Campbelltown NSW, 2560
Campbelltown Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Are you considering Campbelltown, NSW 2560 as your next move? It's a good first step to establish if it is worth researching further. The Homes.com.au suburb profile utilises market-leading data to provide you with the Campbelltown property prices, market trends & demographics so that we can educate you on your future property purchase.
If you are considering packing up and moving to Campbelltown, keep reading for a brief historical overview to find out more about the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Overview Campbelltown is a significant centre and suburb in metropolitan Sydney, New South Wales. This suburb in Greater Western Sydney is 53 kilometres southwest of the Sydney CBD.
Campbelltown covers an area of 312 square kilometres and had a population of 157,006 (2016 census).
Living in Campbelltown Dairy farming, poultry, and the manufacture of electrical items and cotton goods are the primary industries in Campbelltown.
Campbelltown is home to a first-class contemporary art precinct, making it the heart of culture in Sydney. There are plenty of outdoor adventures in this area, including heritage walks to the biggest botanical garden in Australia.
Campbelltown Mall and Queen Street shopping strip are in the old town centre. The bus interchange and Campbelltown Railway Station, historic buildings and council chambers are also in the area. Around Macarthur Railway Station are the Macarthur Square and the University of Western Sydney.
The residential area is east of the suburb, with an industrial area on the north-western side of the railway line. The city centre of Sydney is about an hour's drive from Campbelltown via public transport or car.
History of Campbelltown* The area that is today Campbelltown was initially inhabited by the Tharawal people before the European settlement.
Campbelltown is a 201-year-old suburb. It got its name from the wife of Gov. Lachlan Macquarie - Elizabeth Campbell. Its first name was Campbell-Town and was later renamed Campbelltown.
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