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New South Wales · Postcode 2560
Campbelltown postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 42 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Campbelltown at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Campbelltown vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Campbelltown | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,432 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $390 -NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 34 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Campbelltown is a locality 42 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2560. It falls within the Sydney - Outer South West region. The local government area is Campbelltown (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, Campbelltown has a population of 16,577 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,432, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 747 (4.5% of residents).
Housing in Campbelltown includes a median weekly rent of $390, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 6,303 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 52.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Campbelltown scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 16 schools in the Campbelltown area, including Campbelltown Performing Arts High School, St Patrick's College Campbelltown, St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School and others.
Campbelltown is part of the Wollondilly statistical area in New South Wales.
Campbelltown details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2560 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 16,577 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,432/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $739/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 11.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1485/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,303 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 747 (4.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.0666148 |
| Longitude | 150.8195571 |
| Distance from Sydney | 42 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Outer South West |
| Area (SA3) | Wollondilly |
| Local Government | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Macarthur |
| State Electorate | Wollondilly |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,199 (19.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,210 (13.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,513 (33.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,160 (19.1%) |
| 65+ years | 2,491 (15.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,554 (9.4%) |
| Asthma | 1,420 (8.6%) |
| Diabetes | 1,055 (6.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 682 (4.1%) |
| Cancer | 419 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 290 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 121 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 831 (13.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,955 (47.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,741 (28.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 642 (10.4%) |
Schools in Campbelltown
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Campbelltown. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Campbelltown
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.