Campbelltown
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Campbelltown, SA 5074.
About Campbelltown
Welcome to Campbelltown
Campbelltown sits around seven kilometres north-east of the Adelaide CBD, tucked between the River Torrens Linear Park and the leafy foothills-facing suburbs of Adelaide's inner north-east. It's a well-established, tightly held pocket bordered by Felixstow, Glynde, Klemzig, Hectorville and Newton, offering a mix of post-war bungalows, updated family homes and a growing number of townhouses on a suburb long favoured for its convenience and quiet, settled feel.
With a population of just over 9,260 and a median age of 38, Campbelltown attracts a broad cross-section of buyers — young families upgrading from apartments closer to the city, professionals wanting an easy commute, and longer-term residents who've watched the area steadily gentrify. It suits those who want inner-city access without inner-city prices, and who don't mind a suburb that trades flashiness for genuine liveability.
Lifestyle & dining
Campbelltown has a settled, suburban rhythm rather than a single defined café strip, but its proximity to the eateries and grocers of Klemzig and Firle, along with the nearby Payneham and Glynde shopping precincts, means residents are never far from a decent coffee or a local dinner spot. The Linear Park trail along the River Torrens is one of the suburb's real drawcards, giving locals a direct, tree-lined route for walking or cycling all the way toward the city or out to the hills.
Shopping
For everyday needs, Campbelltown residents lean on nearby centres in Newton, Hectorville and Felixstow, with Firle Plaza and the shops around Payneham Road covering supermarkets, specialty stores and services. The suburb's position between several established shopping strips means residents can usually choose between two or three options within a short drive, without needing to head all the way into the city.
Getting around
Campbelltown's location just off Lower North East Road and Payneham Road makes for a straightforward run into the Adelaide CBD, typically well under twenty minutes outside peak periods. Bus services along these arterial roads connect residents to the city and to surrounding suburbs including Klemzig and Newton, while the O-Bahn busway, accessible via Klemzig, offers a fast, congestion-free alternative for commuters heading into town. The Linear Park path also provides a car-free cycling and walking route toward the CBD for those who prefer to skip the roads altogether.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with East Marden Primary School a key option for younger children, and the Adelaide East Education Centre providing further educational support in the area. The broader north-eastern suburbs also offer a range of primary and secondary options within a short drive, making Campbelltown a practical base for families wanting access to established schooling without being locked into a single, high-pressure catchment.
Parks & recreation
Beyond the Linear Park corridor, Campbelltown benefits from a good spread of local reserves and playing fields typical of Adelaide's older suburbs, giving residents easy access to green space for weekend sport, dog walks and family outings. The proximity to the River Torrens also opens up further recreational opportunities, from cycling and jogging to simply escaping the suburban grid for an hour.
The property market
Campbelltown's housing stock is dominated by houses, which make up 78% of current listings, followed by townhouses at 12% and apartments or units at 8%, with a small proportion of vacant land also on the market. The median house price sits at $908,000, having grown 6.4% recently, a reflection of steady, sustained demand for the suburb's family-friendly housing and inner-north-east location. Units and townhouses offer a considerably more accessible entry point, with a median unit price of $573,000, while renters can expect to pay a median of $675 per week — figures that place Campbelltown firmly among the more sought-after, if not cheapest, suburbs in Adelaide's inner ring.
Market snapshot
Campbelltown property market
Median sale price
$908k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$675
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$754k
Median
$908k
Premium
$1.34m
Days on market
58
Auction clearance
48%
Sold this year
88
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +12.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Campbelltown by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Campbelltown, SA 5074.
Population
9,263
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$1,396
median, per week
Median rent
$330
per week
Median mortgage
$1,733
per month
Mortgage / income
29%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Campbelltown
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Campbelltown
$660k
1/6 Roma Grove
Sold ~July 2026
$970k
53B Acacia Avenue North
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
25 Shinnick Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.33m
10 Dale Street
Sold ~July 2026
$850k
2/5 Chapel Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.25m
6 Gregory Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.26m
2/2 Stock Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$505k
3/2 Spencer Street
Sold ~July 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
Campbelltown suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Campbelltown?
The median house price in Campbelltown, SA is $908k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 6.4%.
How much is rent in Campbelltown?
The median weekly rent in Campbelltown is around $675 per week.
Is Campbelltown a good place to live?
Campbelltown is a north-eastern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. Campbelltown is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 9,263 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Campbelltown?
Campbelltown has a population of 9,263 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
What schools are in Campbelltown?
There are 2 schools in or near Campbelltown, including East Marden Primary School and Adelaide East Education Centre.
How long do homes take to sell in Campbelltown?
Properties in Campbelltown take around 58 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 48%.
How much do you need to buy in Campbelltown?
Entry-level properties in Campbelltown start around $754k, while premium homes reach $1.34m.
What suburbs are near Campbelltown?
Suburbs near Campbelltown include Felixstow, Glynde, Klemzig, Hectorville and Newton.
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