Median house price
$1M
+11% change
NSW · Campbelltown Council
Blair Athol, 2560
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,010
Growth (1 yr)
+2.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+14.7%
Median age
37
Median income
$2,389/wk
Employment rate
59.9%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,000,000
Languages at home
51.2%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Tagalog, Hindi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Campbelltown Council, Blair Athol is a settled mid-sized suburb where everyday shopping leans on neighbouring suburbs. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.
Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Open space is thinner than in many metro suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. A growing community is gradually adding fresh energy without losing its local identity.
Desirability lands below average here: softer growth momentum and safety weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with schools and education, plus community and employment holding up better.
At a glance
Blair Athol snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$595/wk
Houses $620 · Units $510
Population (ERP)
3,010
+2.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
1.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#154
among Metro Sydney · Growth area
Safety
87th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
90th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
53rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 35.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4535th in Australia
- State rank
- 1441st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #154 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #757 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $510
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $595
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 628
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,000,000
- Median price change
- +11.1%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
3,010(June 2025)
+2.4% annual · +14.7% over 5 years · 90th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.4%
- 5-year growth
- +14.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +69
- Change in 5 years
- +385
- Growth rank in NSW
- 90th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,500), extrapolated at +3.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,725
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $2,389
- Dwelling vacancy
- 1.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 800
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 59.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 771 / 11 / 3
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 372
- Against the person
- 78
- Against property
- 102
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 123.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 35 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions962
- Domestic Violence Related Assault586
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment731
- Malicious Damage To Property624
- Transport Regulatory Offences2853
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,013.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 53th
School list
- Blairmount Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 978 · 37th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 450 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Campbelltown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 946 · 23th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 284 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Peter's Anglican GrammarPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1118 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 49% · 428 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Peter's HeartSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1071 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 22 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1049 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 554 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Campbelltown Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 950 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 893 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
25 public transport stops in this suburb
- Blair Athol Community Hall, The Kraal Dr
- Narellan Rd Opp Campbelltown TAFE
- The Kraal Dr After Mossberry St
- The Kraal Dr At St Paul Pl
- The Kraal Dr Before Blair Athol Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
17 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 supermarkets
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Well connected by public transport — 25 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 55/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.37
Shopping(1)
- ALDISupermarket
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Harvey Brown ReservePark
Transport(9)
9 bus stops
Other(2)
- Garden (4)
- Parking (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Harvey Brown ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Campbelltown Private Hospital (1.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 120
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 39.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 2 proposals
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure6 HELM COTTAGE STREET BLAIR ATHOL 2560Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure64 MARYFIELDS DRIVE BLAIR ATHOL 2560Determined
2025· 3 proposals
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 ST LUKE PLACE BLAIR ATHOL 2560Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 ST LUKE PLACE BLAIR ATHOL 2560Rejected
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 ST LUKE PLACE BLAIR ATHOL 2560Determined
2024· 2 proposals
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah24 ST STEPHEN ROAD BLAIR ATHOL 2560Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Stairway14 HELM COTTAGE STREET BLAIR ATHOL 2560Determined
2023· 1 proposal
August 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing23 BLAIR ATHOL DRIVE BLAIR ATHOL 2560Determined
2022· 2 proposals
October 2022
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling55 THE KRAAL DRIVE BLAIR ATHOL 2560Determined
March 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs14 ST MARK CLOSE BLAIR ATHOL 2560Determined
2021· 2 proposals
December 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development24 BLAIR ATHOL DRIVE BLAIR ATHOL 2560Determined
June 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing11C SOPHIA PLACE BLAIR ATHOL 2560Withdrawn
2020· 2 proposals
May 2020
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land55 THE KRAAL DRIVE BLAIR ATHOL 2560Determined
February 2020
- Secondary dwelling5 BLAIR ATHOL DRIVE BLAIR ATHOL 2560Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
- Member of Parliament
- Mike FREELANDER (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 115,008
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.4%Labor 65.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.5 km away).
Coalition 26.2%Labor 73.8%
8.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BlairmountLabor 71.8% · Coalition 28.2% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- CampbelltownLabor 76.2% · Coalition 23.8% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Campbelltown NorthLabor 72.8% · Coalition 27.2% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Campbelltown North EastLabor 71.6% · Coalition 28.4% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- ClaymoreLabor 74.5% · Coalition 25.5% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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