Council (LGA) · Area profile
Campbelltown
24 km²
Standing out for its high overall advantage, Campbelltown is an affluent and well-qualified community in Greater Adelaide. It is defined by a strong international character, with far more residents born overseas and a higher rate of non-English speakers than the state average. This multicultural profile blends with a professional workforce and high typical incomes, creating a prosperous area where most people live in large family homes. The community is also very walkable, with nearly every home within short walking distance of a park or public transport.
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The population has grown by 14% since 2011 to 54,800 people. While the typical resident is 40, the area has a significant senior population, with 20.4% aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure.
A high proportion of the community was born overseas, with 36.4% of residents born abroad—far above the South Australian average. Italian, English, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.
Multiculturalism is evident in the home, where 35.9% of people use a language other than English, a figure far above the state and national averages. Italian and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.
More than half of residents identify as Christians. Those reporting no religion make up 33.1% of the community, which is well below the national figure, though this group has grown by 14 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 32.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state and national averages. This trend is supported by a high Year 12 completion rate of 64.7%.
Incomes are generally high, with typical weekly family earnings at $2,058, which is a little above the state average. Typical household income has risen by $521 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.0% of residents, which is well below the South Australian average. Around 6.4% of people require help with daily activities.
About 13.0% of the community provide unpaid care, and 26.9% care for children unpaid. Volunteer rates are a little below the state average at 15.2%.
First Nations people make up 0.8% of the population. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 40.8%, which is well above the state and national figures.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.5 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. About 26.9% of people live alone, which is a little below the state average.
Homes are typically large, with 80.3% having three or more bedrooms. While 36.2% are owned outright, the typical weekly rent is $345, which is a little above the state average.
Public transport use is high, with 7.0% of people commuting by bus, well above the national average. The area is well served by 63 routes and 252 stops.
The area is quite dynamic, with 39.4% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.7% of the population, well above the national figure.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, at 62.6%. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and education.
Campbelltown is in the top 10% of areas for both overall advantage and job skills. It is a significant local economic hub with 4,725 businesses.
The area has a mild climate, with an average maximum temperature of 21.3 degrees, which is well below the state average. Annual rainfall is around 685mm.
The area is very walkable, with 99.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Nearly every home is also within 15 minutes of a park or grocery store.