Campbelltown · Council (LGA)

Housing & Dwellings in Campbelltown

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much higher housing costs than most areas mark daily life in Campbelltown, where the typical weekly rent is $380. While most people live in large family homes, there is a growing number of renters and fewer people owning their homes outright.

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📍 Campbelltown, Council (LGA)

Where Campbelltown sits — Median rent (weekly)

$380 ▲ +46.2%
  • $0–$21: 0 areas
  • $21–$43: 0 areas
  • $43–$64: 3 areas
  • $64–$86: 15 areas
  • $86–$107: 11 areas
  • $107–$129: 20 areas
  • $129–$150: 15 areas
  • $150–$171: 45 areas
  • $171–$193: 25 areas
  • $193–$214: 57 areas
  • $214–$236: 36 areas
  • $236–$257: 48 areas
  • $257–$279: 36 areas
  • $279–$300: 27 areas
  • $300–$321: 45 areas
  • $321–$343: 28 areas
  • $343–$364: 27 areas
  • $364–$386: 28 areas
  • $386–$407: 26 areas
  • $407–$429: 10 areas
  • $429–$450: 6 areas
  • $450–$471: 12 areas
  • $471–$493: 2 areas
  • $493–$514: 7 areas
  • $514–$536: 5 areas
  • $536–$557: 4 areas
  • $557–$579: 2 areas
  • $579–$600: 7 areas

All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Campbelltown — higher than 83% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Campbelltown$380
Greater Sydney $470
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent of $380 is much higher than in most areas, having risen $120 since 2011. Similarly, typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,100, which is a little above the national figure.

$380 ▲ +46.2%

Higher than 83% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: $260
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $380

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,100 ▲ +16.7%

Higher than 86% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: $1,800
  • 2016: $1,842
  • 2021: $2,100

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Campbelltown, $350–$549 is the majority at 56%; $200–$349 is next at 21%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Campbelltown, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 33.9% of households renting. This is well above the 30.6% national figure, while the 22.8% who own their home outright is well below the Australian average.

33.9% ▲ +11.6%

Higher than 74% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 30.4%
  • 2016: 32.9%
  • 2021: 33.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

22.8% ▼ -5.6%

Lower than 85% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 24.2%
  • 2016: 24.2%
  • 2021: 22.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Campbelltown, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Rented (34%) and Owned outright (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, as 83.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the state average. Separate houses make up 78.3% of the market, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.90

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

78.3% ▼ -2.7%

Lower than 75% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 80.5%
  • 2016: 78.7%
  • 2021: 78.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.1% ▼ -3.3%

Higher than 84% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 85.9%
  • 2016: 84.1%
  • 2021: 83.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Campbelltown, Separate house is the majority at 78%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Campbelltown, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Campbelltown [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA11500/campbelltown/topic/housing-dwellings