Campsie, NSW 2194 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Campsie is an inner south-western Sydney suburb 14km from the CBD in the City of Canterbury-Bankstown, on the Cooks River and served by Campsie station on the Bankstown Line. It has a diverse population of around 26,000 with strong Chinese and Nepalese communities. Housing comprises both houses and units, with more unit sales activity.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 26,132
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,497 /week
- Median personal income
- $652 /week
- Median family income
- $1,600 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.2
- Local government area
- Canterbury-Bankstown
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Watson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Median house price
- $1,932,000
- Rent share of household income
- 40%
Schools
- Campsie Public School
- Harcourt Public School
- St Mel's Primary School
Transport
- Bankstown Line — Campsie station
- Canterbury Road
- Beamish Street
Lifestyle & amenities
Multicultural residential and retail suburb with large Chinese and Nepalese populations. Campsie Centre shopping centre and Canterbury Hospital are key local facilities; unit stock predominates in sales volume.
- 6 cafés
- 36 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 61 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 7 supermarkets
- 18 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 11.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 52.5% of the 8,830 resolvable premises in Campsie. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 52.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.7%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 38.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 3.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 899 across postcode 2194 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 290 violent offences, 268 theft, 103 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Campsie?
Campsie (NSW 2194) had 26,132 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area.
What is the median rent in Campsie?
The median advertised rent in Campsie is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Campsie?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Campsie. Nearest include: Campsie Public School, Harcourt Public School, St Mel's Primary School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Campsie?
Campsie is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (52.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Campsie?
Across postcode 2194, 899 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (290), theft (268), vehicle theft (103). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Campsie?
In Campsie, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (11.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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