Campbelltown
NSW 2560 · Campbelltown
16,577 (2021) → 18,605 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Campbelltown local government area (est. 196,708 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Campbelltown is a moderate growth suburb in Campbelltown, NSW 2560, about 43km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $997K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 14 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is about 25km inland. Campbelltown has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 16/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2560 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (3.52%), Philippines (3.32%), New Zealand (2.94%), England (2.53%), Bangladesh (1.92%)
Top languages: Arabic (3.35%), Bengali (2.45%), Nepali (1.83%), Urdu (1.74%), Tagalog (1.68%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 996 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Peter's Anglican GrammarPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1118
- St Peter's HeartPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1071
- St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1049
- St Patrick's College CampbelltownSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1049
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1043
- Beverley Park SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 967
- Campbelltown North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 967
- Campbelltown Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 950
- Campbelltown Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 946
- Campbelltown East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 927
- Lomandra SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 864
- Warakirri College - Campbelltown NorthSecondary · Independent
- Aspect Macarthur School, CampbelltownPrimary · Independent
- Warakirri College - Campbelltown SouthSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Thomas Reddall High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 908
- Sherwood Hills Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1040
- Bradbury Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 987
- Ambarvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 944
- Blairmount Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 978
- Claymore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 903
- Airds High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 875
- Aspect Macarthur School, AirdsPrimary · Independent · 2.8km
- Dorchester SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 871
- Briar Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 835
- John Warby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 907
- Ruse Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 973
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Campbelltown
Is Campbelltown safe?
Campbelltown has a residential safety score of 16/100, 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 17,814 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Campbelltown?
In Campbelltown, the median house price is $997K and the median unit price is $578K. Median weekly house rent is $620.
How far is Campbelltown from Sydney CBD?
Campbelltown is about 42.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 78 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Campbelltown?
Campbelltown has 14 schools, with an average ICSEA of 996 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Campbelltown?
Campbelltown has a transport score of 92/100, including 4 train stations and 159 bus stops.