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Campbelltown
311 km²
A much younger population than most of the state marks Campbelltown, where the typical resident is just 35. This Greater Sydney area is a major hub for families, with 22% of people being children under 15. It has grown quickly, adding over 30,000 people since 2011 to reach a total population of 176,519. This growth is driven by a diverse community, with more than a third of residents born overseas, creating a place where many different languages and cultures live side by side.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 35 and a high proportion of children. Seniors make up only 13.3% of the community, which is well below the state and national averages.
People born overseas make up 35% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. This diversity has grown since 2011, with Australian, English, and Indian being the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is far above the national average, with 35.8% of people using a language other than English at home. English remains the main language for 57.8%, followed by Arabic and Hindi.
Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with 47.7% identifying as Christian. Only 22.2% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
More adults have a bachelor degree or higher (20.8%) than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average. Year 12 completion has risen significantly since 2011 to 55.5%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,700, which is about the same as the national figure. Higher earners are less common here, with only 7.2% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.3%, mirroring the state and national figures.
Unpaid childcare is much more common here than in most areas, with 27.8% of people providing this care. However, volunteering is low, at 8.2%, which is well below the national average.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with 7,205 people. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here (17.9%) than in the rest of the state.
Large homes are very common, with 83.1% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is a bit more common than the national average, and the typical weekly rent is $380.
Working from home has surged to 25.7% since 2011. While public transport use is higher than in most areas, 44.2% of people still rely on driving to get to work.
The area is quite mobile, with 38.2% of people moving in the last five years. However, the proportion of recent overseas arrivals has fallen slightly since 2011.
Unemployment is a little higher than the state average at 6.4%. The most common industries for workers are health care and social assistance, followed by retail trade.
The local economy is active with 12,783 businesses, and the population continues to grow faster than the state average. Its overall advantage score sits right in the middle compared to other areas.
The area receives much more rain than the state average, with 1,099mm annually. Temperatures are typical for the region, with an average maximum of 23.9 degrees.
Recorded offences are higher than in most areas, particularly for assault and motor vehicle theft. However, burglary rates are much lower than in similar locations.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, though far fewer have easy access to health services. The overall walkability score is slightly below the state average.