Ambarvale
NSW 2560 · Campbelltown
7,254 (2021) → 7,750 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Campbelltown local government area (est. 196,708 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ambarvale is a high growth suburb in Campbelltown, NSW 2560, about 45km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $960K 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 45/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2560 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 993 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ambarvale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 944
- Thomas Acres Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 942
- Thomas Reddall High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 908
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mary Brooksbank SchoolCombined · Government · 1kmICSEA 1000
- Ambarvale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 925
- Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1045
- Bradbury Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 987
- John Therry Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1002
- Rosemeadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 945
- Sherwood Hills Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1040
- Woodland Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 959
- St Helens Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 968
- Dorchester SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 871
- Campbelltown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 946
- Airds High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 875
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ambarvale
Is Ambarvale safe?
Ambarvale has a residential safety score of 45/100, 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 6,093 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ambarvale?
In Ambarvale, the median house price is $960K and the median unit price is $614K. Median weekly house rent is $620.
How far is Ambarvale from Sydney CBD?
Ambarvale is about 44.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 121 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ambarvale?
Ambarvale has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 931 (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.