Campsie (NSW)

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Following an examination of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the population of the suburb of Campsie is estimated to be approximately 28,225 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,093 people (8.0%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 26,132 residents. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 28,195, projected by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with an additional 216 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population size results in a density of 8,425 persons per square kilometer, placing the location within the top 10% of all national areas analysed by Districts and highlighting local land as an extremely high-demand resource. The 8.0% expansion in the suburb of Campsie since the 2021 Census outpaced both the SA3 area (5.2%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a regional growth leader. This population rise was largely fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly of the overall population gains in recent times.

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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and representation across diverse industries, showing an unemployment rate of 4.5% alongside an estimated annual employment growth rate of 3.3%, based on statistical area data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, 14,984 residents were employed, while the jobless rate was 0.4% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labour force participation was notably lower at 62.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 34.1%, worked from home, although this figure should be viewed in light of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by Districts for financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the area is $41,495, with an average income of $51,355. This is lower than the national average and contrasts with Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $45,777 for the median and $56,655 for the average. At the 2021 Census, household income was in the 35th percentile ($1,497 per week), and individual income was in the 19th percentile. The income distribution shows that the largest cohort, comprising 34.4% of residents (9,709 people), falls into the $1,500 - bracket, similar to the broader metropolitan area where of the population is in this range. Housing affordability pressures are high, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 21.8% detached houses and 78.2% alternative options such as townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was lower than the metropolitan average at 21.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (24.1%) or renters (54.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,000, which is below the metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $400, compared to the wider Sydney average of $470. Compared to national statistics, mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents also exceed the national median of $375.

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Family households constitute 68.4% of the local area, consisting of couples with children (28.4%), couples without children (24.5%), and single parent families (12.7%). Non-family households represent the remaining 31.6% of the total, with lone person households at 23.2% and group households at 8.5%. The median household size is 2.6 residents, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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University qualification rates in the area stand at 33.2%, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%, suggesting a relatively competitive educational profile. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 22.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational training is held by 23.9% of residents aged 15 and over, divided between advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (11.4%).

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Public transport services in the area include 92 active transport stops, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 46 distinct routes, which accommodate 7,021 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 157 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the area; private cars are the primary mode of travel at 55%, followed by trains at 26% and buses at 11%. Car ownership averages 0.7 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 34.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health indicators in the area show positive outcomes, with Districts analysis pointing to low mortality rates and a low incidence of chronic illnesses across all age cohorts. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 47% of the population (about 13,353 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The locality is highly multicultural, with 69.1% of the population born outside Australia and 78.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 34.9% of the population. Buddhism is notably overrepresented at 12.4% of residents, which is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%.

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The median age in the area is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 to 34 (22.2%) and a smaller proportion of children aged 5 to 14 (6.9%). The concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 is also higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, this 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 21.1% to 22.2% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.1% to 11.7%. Demographic models project that the age profile will change by with the to cohort expected to grow by , adding people to reach . Seniors aged and over are projected to account for of total population growth, highlighting the aging trend. In contrast, the to and to age brackets are expected to contract.

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Campsie currently has an estimated 1,185 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 683 children aged 0-2 and 454 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 11% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 1,123 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,594. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.