Campbell Town
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Campbell Town, TAS 7210.
About Campbell Town
Welcome to Campbell Town
Campbell Town sits on the Midland Highway in Tasmania's northern midlands, roughly midway between Hobart and Launceston, and has spent nearly two centuries as a convenient stopping point for travellers moving between the state's two largest cities. That through-traffic history has left the town with a handsome stock of colonial-era buildings, a strong sense of place, and a population of just over a thousand people who tend to know their neighbours.
It's a suburb that suits people after a slower pace: retirees, farming families, and those happy to commute or work remotely rather than live amid city bustle. With a median age of 50, Campbell Town skews well older than the national average, and its rural midlands setting means space, quiet and a working-town character take priority over cafes and nightlife.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Campbell Town revolves around the highway strip and the surrounding farmland rather than any dedicated retail or dining precinct. The town's historic pubs and bakeries serve locals and the steady stream of travellers passing through on the Midland Highway, and there's a genuine sense of continuity here — many buildings along the main street date from the 1800s and still do the same jobs they always have. It's a practical, unpretentious kind of place, well suited to those who prefer a chat with a local over a queue for brunch.
Shopping
For day-to-day basics, Campbell Town has a small but functional retail base built around its role as a service town for the surrounding agricultural district. Anyone after a wider range of shopping heads to Launceston or Hobart, both within a reasonably comfortable drive given the town's midpoint position between the two.
Getting around
Campbell Town's position directly on the Midland Highway is its biggest transport asset, putting both Hobart and Launceston within reach for work, shopping or appointments. There's no passenger rail service, so a car is essential for most households, but the town itself is compact and entirely walkable, with the highway strip, school and residential streets all close together.
Schools & families
Campbell Town District High School serves the town and surrounding rural area, covering schooling locally without the need to travel for younger students. Older children or those seeking a wider range of secondary options typically look to Launceston, which is within commuting distance by road.
The property market
Campbell Town's median house price currently sits at $435,000, with recent growth flat at 0.0%, reflecting a steady rather than fast-moving market. Listings are dominated by houses, which make up 80% of current stock, with land parcels accounting for 15% and apartments or units a minor 5% — consistent with a town built around standalone homes and rural residential blocks rather than higher-density living. For buyers, that mix points to a market of established houses and the occasional vacant block for those wanting to build, with limited competition from unit or apartment stock. The flat growth figure suggests prices have settled at a stable level, which can appeal to buyers wary of overheated markets, while sellers may need patience given the lack of recent upward momentum.
History
Founded in the 1820s and named after Scottish settler Robert Campbell, the town grew up around its function as a coaching stop and river crossing on the route north from Hobart. That heritage is still visible today in the convict-built bridges and colonial architecture that line the highway, giving Campbell Town a historic character that's rare to find so intact in a working Tasmanian town.
Market snapshot
Campbell Town property market
Median sale price
$435k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$324k
Median
$435k
Premium
$690k
Days on market
71
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
15
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +4.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Campbell Town by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Campbell Town, TAS 7210.
Population
1,023
residents (2021)
Median age
50
years
Household income
$850
median, per week
Median rent
$215
per week
Median mortgage
$867
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Campbell Town
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Campbell Town
$235k
156 High Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Campbell Town suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Campbell Town?
The median house price in Campbell Town, TAS is $435k for a 3-bedroom home.
Is Campbell Town a good place to live?
Campbell Town is a town in Tasmania, Australia, on the Midland Highway. Campbell Town is an established residential suburb in TAS, with a population of around 1,023 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Campbell Town?
Campbell Town has a population of 1,023 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 50.
What schools are in Campbell Town?
There is 1 school in or near Campbell Town, including Campbell Town District High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Campbell Town?
Properties in Campbell Town take around 71 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Campbell Town?
Entry-level properties in Campbell Town start around $324k, while premium homes reach $690k.
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