NSW · Campbelltown (NSW) Council

Campbelltown (NSW), NSW, 2560

Desirability index

53.5/100

#341 among Metro Sydney suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Campbelltown (NSW) is a mid-sized suburb in the Campbelltown (NSW) area, home to around 16,577 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 10,427 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+1%), roughly 629.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $595 (flats $510, houses $620), 16 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
16,577
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$1,432
Dwelling vacancy
9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
624 of 6,925
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
51%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
618 / 871 / 2,198

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

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 weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
10,427
Against the person
2,198
Against property
2,867
Rate per 1,000 residents
629
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 8 residents
State safety percentile
27.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+0.8%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions962
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault586
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment731
  • Malicious Damage To Property624
  • Transport Regulatory Offences2853

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
16
Median school ICSEA (16 schools)
963
  • Airds High SchoolSecondary
  • Beverley Park SchoolSpecial
  • Briar Road Public SchoolPrimary
  • Campbelltown East Public SchoolPrimary
  • Campbelltown North Public SchoolPrimary
  • Campbelltown Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary
  • Campbelltown Public SchoolPrimary
  • Dorchester SchoolSpecial
  • Kentlyn Public SchoolPrimary
  • Lomandra SchoolSpecial

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

328 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Campbelltown Station
  • Campbelltown Station, Stand A
  • Campbelltown Station, Stand D
  • Concourse
  • FTB Hurley St

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • RoadworksHume Motorway on-ramps, Narellan Road01 Jul 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
  • RoadworksAppin Road, The Parkway04 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closuresState road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

437 planning-related records

2026· 27 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Demolition; Seniors housing; Independent living units
    2 HYDE PARADE CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Under Assessment
  • Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure
    2 HYDE PARADE CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility
    UNIVERSITY DRIVE CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    131 WAMINDA AVENUE CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care
    64 DAN STREET CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    48 FIELDHOUSE CIRCUIT CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Additional Information Requested
  • May 2026

  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    18 FLEMING DRIVE CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    17 HILLTOP CRESCENT CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Under Assessment
  • Demolition
    194 NARELLAN ROAD CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • April 2026

  • Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    126 WAMINDA AVENUE CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Withdrawn
  • Demolition
    41 WAMINDA AVENUE CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    9 HANNAFORD STREET CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care; Recreation facility (indoor); Specialised Retail Premises; Take away food and drink
    1 KELLICAR ROAD CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Additional Information Requested
  • March 2026

  • Subdivision
    13 DAN STREET CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    22 MOORE STREET CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    1 VALINDA CRESCENT CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    118 MACQUARIE AVENUE CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Withdrawn
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    20 LAWSON STREET CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    102 MILKY WAY CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading
    94 MILKY WAY CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care
    UNIVERSITY DRIVE CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Advertising and signage; Food and drink premise
    4 TINDALL STREET CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Transport depot
    37 COLLEGE ROAD CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Additional Information Requested
  • February 2026

  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling
    19 STURT STREET CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • January 2026

  • Demolition
    194 NARELLAN ROAD CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Demolition; Seniors housing; Independent living units
    1 OLD MENANGLE ROAD CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    27 CARLTON ROAD CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
2025· 52 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Community facility
    161 DUMARESQ STREET CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Subdivision
    3 ORION STREET CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Withdrawn
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    25 PATERSON STREET CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • November 2025

  • Place of public worship; Hours of operation and trading
    5 HEPHER ROAD CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; General industry
    9-13 KIALBA ROAD CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care
    22 TYLER STREET CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    26 IOLANTHE STREET CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise
    231 QUEEN STREET CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Ancillary commercial development; Electric vehicle facility; Transport Infrastructure; Infrastructure
    271 QUEEN STREET CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Demolition; Seniors housing; Independent living units
    1 OLD MENANGLE ROAD CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • October 2025

  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Group home; Group home (permanent)
    22 RICHMOND CRESCENT CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Subdivision
    192 NARELLAN ROAD CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    GOLDSMITH AVENUE CAMPBELLTOWN 2560Determined
2024· 60 proposals

60 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 56 proposals

56 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 84 proposals

84 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 83 proposals

83 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 75 proposals

75 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

386 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Mekong BakeryBakery
  • Waminda BakeryBakery
  • Westside BakeryBakery

    Unit 13 171 Queen Street

  • Yasmin BakeryBakery
  • BOQBank
  • Bbq (3)
  • Eva Pro NailsBeauty salon
  • L'amour Nails and BeautyBeauty salon

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

18 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bon Wrightson ReservePark
  • Campbelltown Jaycee ParkPark
  • Campbelltown ShowgroundPark
  • Centenary ParkPark
  • Cransley ParkPark
  • Glichrist OvalPark
  • Hurley ParkPark
  • Koshigaya ParkPark
  • Lilian ReservePark
  • Mawson ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
18
Emergency department
On site
  • Australian Skin Clinics - Macarthur SquareGilchrist Driveclinic
  • Campbelltown Dental Caredentist
  • Campbelltown HospitalTherry Roadhospital
  • Campbelltown Mall Medical CentreQueen Streetdoctor
  • Campbelltown Private Hospitalhospital
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Emerald Medical Centreclinic
  • Eyecare Plusoptometrist
  • Hyde Parade Family Practiceclinic
  • I-MED Radiologymedical_imaging

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

7 state heritage places

  • CBC Bank263 Queen Street CampbelltownSHR
  • Campbelltown Post Office (former)261 Queen Street CampbelltownSHR
  • Dredges Cottage303 Queen Street CampbelltownSHR
  • Glenalvon8 Lithgow Street CampbelltownSHR
  • Queen Street Buildings Group284 - 298 Queen Street CampbelltownSHR
  • St Johns Roman Catholic Church and Cemetery (former)Broughton Street, CampbelltownSHR
  • Warbys Barn & Warbys Stables14 - 20 Queen Street CampbelltownSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Kidz Inc Long Day CareDumaresq Streetchildcare
  • Namut Early Learning Centrekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
31
Parks (OSM)
19

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
53.5/100
Cohort rank
#341 among Metro Sydney suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Campbelltown Stationtransport
  • Campbelltown Station, Stand Atransport
  • Campbelltown Station, Stand Dtransport
  • Concoursetransport
  • FTB Hurley Sttransport
  • Kidz Inc Long Day CarechildcareDumaresq Streetchildcare
  • Namut Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • CBC Bankheritage263 Queen Street CampbelltownSHR
  • Campbelltown Post Office (former)heritage261 Queen Street CampbelltownSHR
  • Dredges Cottageheritage303 Queen Street CampbelltownSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · Updated on site
  • GTFS public transport stopsState transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed

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