Campbell
ACT 2612 · Unincorporated ACT
6,564 (2021) → 7,706 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Campbell is a high growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2612, about 3km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Campbell are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 53/100, and is about 103km inland. Campbell has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2612 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.93%), New Zealand (1.42%), China (1.19%), USA (0.96%), India (0.79%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.66%), French (1.02%), Spanish (0.59%), Cantonese (0.55%), German (0.55%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
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: ACT Policing (suburb-level) · Updated 2024
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1137 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Thomas More's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1145
- Campbell Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1136
- Campbell High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1120
- Canberra Grammar School - Northside Infants CampusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ainslie SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1130
- Telopea Park SchoolCombined · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1153
- Merici CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1138
- St Clare's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1087
- St Edmund's College CanberraCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1080
- Forrest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1145
- Turner SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1141
- Narrabundah Early Childhood SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 990
- North Ainslie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1145
- Emmaus Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1138
- Daramalan CollegeSecondary · Independent · 4.6kmICSEA 1127
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1130
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.
In this suburb
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for ACT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Campbell
Is Campbell safe?
Campbell has a residential safety score of 92/100, 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 1,569 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Campbell from Canberra CBD?
Campbell is about 2.8 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 20 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Campbell?
Campbell has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1134 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Campbell?
Campbell has a transport score of 53/100 and 42 bus stops.