Moving to Campbelltown NSW 2560
What the official numbers say about living in Campbelltown — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $390 a week, against a median household income of $1,432 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Campbelltown grew 59% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (10,406 → 16,577 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Philippines, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Arabic, Bengali, Nepali.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Campbelltown scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (59% of workers), while 33% work from home.
Nearest train station: Campbelltown, 650 m north.
Nearest airport: Camden Airport, 11.9 km west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 43 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 41 schools · 37 cafes & restaurants · 17 supermarkets · 62 parks — see them all on the Campbelltown profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Campbelltown Public School 350 m · St John The Evangelist Primary School 500 m · St Peters Anglican Primary School 600 m · Beverley Park School 1.4 km · Lomandra School 1.4 km · Campbelltown Performing Arts High School 1.4 km · St Patricks College 1.5 km · Campbelltown North Public School 1.6 km
Groceries: Coles 100 m · ALDI 150 m · Crown Supermarket 200 m · That Luang Asian Grocery 200 m · Foodworld Indian Supermarket 200 m · Woolworths 200 m · Hana Fruit Veg Groceries 200 m · 3 Star Spices And Groceries 200 m
Parks and reserves: Koshigaya Park 350 m · Bradbury Park 500 m · Mawson Park 550 m · Campbelltown Billabong Parklands 600 m · Hoddle Reserve 700 m · Hurley Park 800 m · Glichrist Oval 900 m · Lilian Reserve 1000 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Campbelltown, most often seen first: Silvereye · Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Australian Raven · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Campbelltown, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbelltown here | 16,577 | — | 3/10 | 8% |
| Blair Athol | 2,725 | — | 8/10 | 8% |
| Bradbury | 9,433 | — | 3/10 | 9% |
| Claymore | 2,579 | — | 1/10 | 7% |
| Woodbine | 2,780 | — | 4/10 | 18% |
| Airds | 3,265 | — | 1/10 | 34% |
| Ambarvale | 7,254 | — | 1/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Campbelltown — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Macarthur — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2560 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Campbelltown profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $390 a week.
The population grew 59% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 10,406 people to 16,577. It sits about 43 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Campbelltown station is roughly 0.7 km away. Local government is Campbelltown council, and the federal seat is Macarthur.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Campbelltown vs Bradbury · Campbelltown vs Leumeah.
Nearby guides: Blair Athol · Bradbury · Claymore · Woodbine · Airds · Ambarvale.
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