Thinking about buying your first home in Campsie (2194)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Campsie is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Campsie a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Campsie (2194) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Campsie suits buyers who want genuine urban convenience without paying inner-west prices for it. The unit median of $650,000 is accessible for couples or singles who prioritise walkability, with 83 transport stops within 1.6 kilometres and eight supermarkets nearby. The median age of 36 and a dense café scene suggest a neighbourhood that works for younger households. Air quality is clean at an AQI of 30, and childcare coverage is strong, with 38 of 40 rated services meeting or exceeding the national standard.
Who would not love it
Families expecting a house are poorly served here. Separate houses make up just 22% of dwellings, and the median house price of $1,772,500 is steep for a suburb sitting in SEIFA decile 3 of 10, meaning the area ranks among the more disadvantaged in NSW. There is no public secondary school in the postcode. The 53% renter share and low owner-occupancy rate of 44% mean you may find strata buildings with high investor turnover and variable upkeep.
What to verify before you bid
- Strata records for any unit: the high proportion of flats and low owner-occupancy rate increase the likelihood of deferred maintenance or underfunded levies. Request the last two years of AGM minutes and the sinking fund forecast. - Secondary schooling pathway: confirm your preferred public school zone, as there is no public secondary school within the postcode itself. - The house price jump from unit to house is enormous. Verify comparable sales carefully before bidding near the $1,772,500 median, given only 64 house sales were recorded in the window.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Campsie?
BOCSAR · CAMPSIE 2194
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K6,27212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−22%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Canterbury-Bankstown
Within LGA: Canterbury-Bankstown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES57%736 reports
THEFT30%394 reports
ASSAULT13%168 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED55%
NON-DOMESTIC45%
Across 165 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Campsie
23
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:49 AEST
Earlwood station · 3.0 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Earlwood station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 166 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$590per week
Sep 2025 · 166 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Canterbury2193
$710▲$120
1.8 km away
Earlwood2206
$690▲$100
2.4 km away
Kingsgrove2208
$600▲$10
2.8 km away
Lakemba2195
$520▼$70
2.8 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2194
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2194. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Canterbury-Bankstown
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Canterbury-Bankstown postcodes, or explore the full Canterbury-Bankstown suburb index.
Campsie is the primary suburb with postcode 2194 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Campsie is the main locality.
Which local government area is Campsie in?
Campsie (2194) is located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Campsie?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Campsie (2194) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Campsie flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Campsie. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Campsie?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Campsie (2194), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Campsie (2194) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Campsie (2194). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Campsie changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Campsie (2194) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
