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Campbelltown

25 km²

A far higher proportion of people use another language at home in Campbelltown than in most other areas. This multicultural character is reflected in a population where 36.3% were born overseas, with strong Italian and Chinese ties. The community is well-educated and relatively affluent, though it has a higher than average number of seniors. These factors combine to create a professional, diverse suburb that is exceptionally walkable and closely connected to the city.

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The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has a higher share of seniors than the national figure. While the population grew by 14% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 is lower than in most similar areas.

Born overseas are 36.3% of residents, a figure far above the South Australian average. This diversity is led by Italian, English, and Chinese ancestries, with 5.5% of the population born in Italy.

Language diversity is a striking feature here, with 35.8% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the national figure. Italian and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 33.1% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national average. However, this group has grown by 14 points since 2011.

Education levels are high, with 32.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly since 2011 to reach 64.8%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,063, which is a little above the state figure. High-income households earning over $3,000 a week rose by 12 points since 2011.

The area has a lower rate of long-term health and mental health conditions than most other areas. However, 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with 13% of people providing such support, a figure higher than in most other areas. Volunteering has fallen by 2.5 points since 2011 to 15.3%.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with 451 people. While unemployment is higher than most areas at 14.6%, Year 12 completion is well above the national average at 41%.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than average, with 2.5 people per household. Most families are couples with children, making up 59.8% of households.

A higher share of people own their homes outright (36.2%) compared to the state average. Large homes are common, with 80.4% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is among the highest for this level, with 7% of people commuting this way. The area is very well connected, with a short 12-minute drive to the city.

The area attracts many new residents, with 17.7% of people arriving from overseas recently, which is well above the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

The population has grown by 6.1% since 2021, which is about the same as the South Australian average.

Average maximum temperatures are lower than the state average, and annual rainfall is far above the state figure.

This is a very walkable area, with 99.3% of homes within 10 minutes of public transport. Nearly all residents can walk to a park or school within 15 minutes.

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