SuburbCheck

Ambarvale

NSW 2560 · Campbelltown

7,254 (2021) → 7,750 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Campbelltown local government area (est. 196,708 residents)

69
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

7,254
Population
$912K
Median house (2025)
46
Safety score
76
Transport score

Ambarvale is a high growth suburb in Campbelltown, NSW 2560, about 45km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $912K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 76/100, and is about 24km inland. Ambarvale has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 46/100.

44.8 km
To Sydney CBD
23.7 km
To coast
$610/wk
Median rent (house)
1.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

7,254
Population
34
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Campbelltown LGA population (est. 2025)196,708
Median household income (weekly)$1,431
vs NSW median-22.6%
Bachelor degree or higher23.3%
Born in Australia67.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,019 / 93 / 224

Top countries of birth: Philippines (2.66%), New Zealand (2.44%), England (2.11%), India (1.13%), Fiji (1.02%)

Top languages: Arabic (3.47%), Spanish (2.1%), Samoan (1.56%), Tagalog (1.48%), Hindi (1.14%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$912K+10.6%
Median house (2025)
$505K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$610 / $497 wk
Rental yield (house)3.5%
Days on market (house)36 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

46
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

16
Break & enter dwelling221/100k
17
Steal from dwelling234/100k
11
Motor vehicle theft152/100k
63
Domestic assault868/100k
1
Robbery14/100k
44
Non-domestic assault607/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 539 (all categories, latest year)7,430 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

36

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

80
Within 10km3 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 993 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Ambarvale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 947
  • Thomas Acres Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 947
  • Thomas Reddall High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 908

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Mary Brooksbank SchoolCombined · Government · 1kmICSEA 995
  • Ambarvale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 919
  • Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1050
  • Bradbury Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 998
  • John Therry Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1000
  • Rosemeadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 932
  • Sherwood Hills Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1048
  • Woodland Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 953
  • St Helens Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 967
  • Dorchester SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 872
  • Campbelltown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 961
  • Airds High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 869

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

76
53Bus
CBD commute (est.)146 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMacarthur (1.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.5°C
Summer max
17.3°C
Winter max
780mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

171 in suburbSupermarkets
130 in suburbCafes/Rest.
4311 in suburbParks
144 in suburbPlaygrounds
2Pools
51 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
50 in suburbGPs
20 in suburbPharmacies
42 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
654 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalCampbelltown Hospital (1.5 km)
Nearest vet1.7 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (23.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

45

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

5
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
65
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

57

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

43
Parks
0
Nature reserves
11
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
4
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

56

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

1
Theatres
2
Cinemas
2
Museums
5
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

8

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.14

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

42

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

3
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.69

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.67%
Projected population 204114,372
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Campbelltown

Englorie ParkData not available80transportRosemeadow$998K54transportBradbury$943K64transportSt Helens Park$873K51transportGlen Alpine$1.50M56transportCampbelltown$1.11M92transport

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Frequently asked questions about Ambarvale

Is Ambarvale safe?

Ambarvale has a residential safety score of 46/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,430 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Ambarvale?

In Ambarvale, the median house price is $912K and the median unit price is $505K. Median weekly house rent is $610.

How far is Ambarvale from Sydney CBD?

Ambarvale is about 44.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 146 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Ambarvale?

Ambarvale has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 934 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Ambarvale?

Ambarvale has a transport score of 76/100 and 53 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.