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Airds

NSW 2560 • Greater Sydney

3,265
Population (2021)
$23,452
Median Income
2.38 km²
Area
$220/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalSuburbanAffordableFamily-Friendly

About Airds

Airds is a residential suburb in Sydney's south-west, situated within the Campbelltown City Council area approximately 55 kilometres from the Sydney CBD in the Greater Sydney statistical area. With a population of 3,265 residents and a median age of just 29, it is a notably young community covering 2.4 square kilometres. The suburb is characterised by a high proportion of social housing — around 60 per cent of dwellings are state or community housing — reflecting its origins as a planned public housing estate developed from the 1970s onward.

Airds is a diverse and multicultural community, with a significant Indigenous Australian population alongside sizeable Samoan, Lebanese, and Bangladeshi communities. Most daily needs are met by travelling to nearby Campbelltown's town centre, which offers major shopping complexes, Campbelltown Hospital, schools, and community services a short drive away. Bus routes connect residents to Campbelltown Station on the T8 Airport and South Line, providing rail access to the Sydney CBD, while the Hume Highway offers a direct road route for commuters.

Airds falls under postcode 2560 and is governed by Campbelltown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Campbelltown electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2560
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Campbelltown
Federal Electorate
Macarthur
State Electorate
Campbelltown
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.09°, 150.83°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.38 km²
Elevation
142m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Campbelltown
2.5 km
30 min

Bus Services

  • Route 871, 872 — Campbelltown Station 10-15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
55 km
By Train
Approx. 80 min to Central via T8 Airport & South Line from Campbelltown
By Car (Peak)
60-80 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50-65 min

🛣️ Bus connection required to reach Campbelltown Station; Hume Highway provides main road access

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most daily errands require a car or bus to Campbelltown town centre; limited local shops within the suburb

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Airds by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Airds Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Airds" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$220
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,210
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
29 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
60.5%

583 state housing + 16 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,926
Census 2021
3,265
▲ 11.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$20,020
Income 2021
$23,452
▲ 17.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,070
Born Overseas 783

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 111
  • 2. Bangladesh 96
  • 3. Samoa 81
  • 4. India 56
  • 5. Fiji 42
  • 6. Lebanon 41
  • 7. England 32
  • 8. Iraq 31
  • 9. Philippines 26
  • 10. Nepal 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 935
English 771
Australian Aboriginal 454
Samoan 245
Irish 146
Lebanese 96
Scottish 94
German 89
Indian 76
Chinese 44

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,367
Both parents born in Australia
1,131
Both parents born overseas
334
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
40.6%
No Religion
30.3%
Islam
11.0%
Hinduism
2.1%
Buddhism
1.7%
Sikhism
0.8%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
284 (8.7%)
5-14 years
599 (18.3%)
15-19 years
294 (9.0%)
20-24 years
222 (6.8%)
25-34 years
461 (14.1%)
35-44 years
442 (13.5%)
45-54 years
337 (10.3%)
55-64 years
302 (9.2%)
65-74 years
217 (6.6%)
75-84 years
95 (2.9%)
85+ years
16 (0.5%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Airds known for? +

Airds is known as a planned public housing suburb in Sydney's Macarthur region, with a diverse multicultural community that includes one of Greater Sydney's highest proportions of Indigenous Australian residents (around 15%) alongside significant Samoan, Lebanese, and Bangladeshi communities.

How far is Airds from Sydney CBD? +

Airds is approximately 55 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD, translating to roughly 80 minutes by train via Campbelltown Station, or 50-65 minutes by car off-peak along the Hume Highway.

Does Airds have public transport? +

Airds is served by bus routes connecting to Campbelltown Station, which is on the T8 Airport and South Line to Sydney CBD. There is no train station within Airds itself; buses are the primary public transport option.

What is the population of Airds? +

According to the 2021 Census, Airds has a population of 3,265 — up from 2,926 in 2016. The suburb has a notably young age profile with a median age of just 29.

Is Airds a good place to live? +

Airds suits those seeking affordable housing in south-western Sydney. The suburb has strong community ties and good proximity to Campbelltown's services, though most daily needs require a car or bus trip to the nearby town centre.

What is the postcode for Airds? +

The postcode for Airds is 2560, shared with nearby Campbelltown and several other suburbs in the Macarthur region.