Suburb comparison
Campbelltown vs Macquarie Fields: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Campbelltown has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Campbelltown
Campbelltown
2560
Campbelltown
Macquarie Fields
2564
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Campbelltown | Macquarie Fields |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Macquarie Fields leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | D+(-1) | C+▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 91.8% | 50.0%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Campbelltown leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | D+(-1) | C-▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 3/10▲ | 1/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 24▲ | 5 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C(0) |
| Median house price | $891K | $885K |
| Median unit price | $520K | $640K |
| Median weekly rent | $580/wk | $550/wk |
| Annual price growth | +6.7% | +7.0%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Macquarie Fields leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 11 | 36▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Campbelltown if...
- Campbelltown leads on Family
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Finance.
Choose Macquarie Fields if...
- Macquarie Fields leads on Safety, Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Campbelltown or Macquarie Fields more expensive?
- Campbelltown has the higher median house price ($891K) compared with $885K in Macquarie Fields.
- Which is better for renters — Campbelltown or Macquarie Fields?
- Median weekly rent is $580/wk in Campbelltown and $550/wk in Macquarie Fields, making Macquarie Fields the more affordable rental market.
- Is Campbelltown or Macquarie Fields at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Campbelltown vs Macquarie Fields?
- Campbelltown has 24 schools in the postcode, and Macquarie Fields has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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