Campbelltown (SA)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from Districts since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Campbelltown (SA) is projected to be approximately 9,343 by May 2026. This represents an addition of 80 people (0.9%) compared to the 9,263 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using a local population baseline of 9,226 established by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with an extra 181 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 2,684 persons per square kilometer, positioning the area within the top quartile of national territories evaluated by Districts. Throughout the past ten years, the suburb of Campbelltown (SA) has shown steady expansion with a 1.2% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the state average. This upward trend was chiefly supported by international migration, which acted as the solitary source of demographic gains in recent times.

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Campbelltown boasts a well-educated labor force with strong representation in essential service industries, an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.4% over the previous year according to Districts aggregated statistical area data. By March 2026, 4,781 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate that was 0.7% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, while workforce participation remained broadly comparable to Greater Adelaide's 66.6%. Census data indicates that only 11.2% of residents worked from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.

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Based on the most recent postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Campbelltown have a median income of $50,129 and an average income of $57,774. These figures fall below the national averages and compare to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $55,227 for the median and $63,650 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are modest, sitting between the 28th and 30th percentiles. Income distribution metrics reveal that the largest segment accounts for 30.8% of local taxpayers (2,877 individuals) in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which closely matches the metropolitan trend of . Financial strain from housing costs is significant, with residents retaining only of their income, placing the suburb in the th percentile, while its SEIFA income metric ranks in the th decile.

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At the time of the most recent Census, the residential composition of Campbelltown consisted of 66.3% separate houses and 33.7% alternative housing structures like townhouses and apartments, compared to Adelaide metro's configuration of 75.2% separate houses and 24.9% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates were identical to the Adelaide metropolitan average at 30.6%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (31.7%) or occupied by tenants (37.7%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,733, exceeding the Adelaide metropolitan benchmark of $1,562, while the median weekly rent stood at $330, compared to $320 across the broader Adelaide metro. On a national level, Campbelltown's median mortgage commitments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.

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Families represent the majority of local households at 64.6%, consisting of couples with offspring at 28.1%, couples without children at 24.5%, and single parent households making up 10.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.4%, which is composed of single person households at 30.6% and shared group houses at 4.7%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Educational accomplishments in Campbelltown are higher than the state and metropolitan averages, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This high concentration of degrees positions the local community well for knowledge-driven employment. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate study at 11.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Practical and vocational qualifications are also common, with 25.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 16.0%.

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Public transit networks include 44 active passenger stops situated within Campbelltown, which are serviced by bus connections. These stops accommodate 27 different transit routes that support a combined total of 1,555 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as excellent, with households situated an average of 183 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary travel mode at 80%, while 15% travel by bus. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars, which is below the metropolitan average. A relatively low proportion of residents work from home, recorded at 11.2% in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health indicators in Campbelltown are close to national medians, according to Districts evaluations of mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term medical conditions. While general health issues among residents are typical, they tend to be higher than the national average among older age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 50% of the population, representing about 4,658 people. This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

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Campbelltown exhibits high cultural diversity, with 43.8% of the local population born in other countries and 44.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.5% of residents. The most distinct variation from metropolitan averages is in the Other religious category, which represents 3.3% of the community compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age of residents is 37 years, which is slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to metropolitan benchmarks, the 25 to 34 age bracket has a high representation at 17.6% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group is underrepresented at 8.4%. Demographic updates since the 2021 Census indicate the 35 to 44 cohort has expanded from 14.9% to 16.5%, and the 25 to 34 group has risen from 16.5% to 17.6%. Meanwhile, the 75 to 84 cohort has decreased from 8.0% to 7.2%. Long-term forecasts for point to significant changes, led by a increase in the to cohort, which is expected to grow by people to reach from a baseline of while the to age group will grow by a more modest , adding only residents.

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Campbelltown currently has an estimated 579 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 298 children aged 0-2 and 199 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 13% by 2041 (to approximately 656 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 757. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.