Campbell
ACT 2612 • Australian Capital Territory
About Campbell
Campbell is an inner suburb of Canberra located approximately 2 kilometres east of Civic, within the Australian Capital Territory. With a population of 6,564 and a notably young median age of 28, the suburb has a vibrant, professional character shaped by its proximity to government institutions and defence establishments. Median household incomes of around $3,052 per week reflect the highly educated and well-employed residents drawn to this sought-after inner-city location.
Campbell sits at the foot of Mount Ainslie, giving residents direct access to the Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve with its popular bushwalks and sweeping views across the national capital. The Australian War Memorial stands at the suburb's western edge, a defining landmark and major national attraction. Its inner-city position provides easy access to the cultural institutions of the Parliamentary Triangle, the dining and café precincts of Braddon, and a well-connected bus network that links the suburb to all parts of Canberra.
Campbell falls under postcode 2612 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kurrajong electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Elouera Street
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Wise Street
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Treloar Crescent
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Chauvel Street
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30 White Crescent (PO Box 36)
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Condamine Street
Housing 2021 Census
34 state housing + 17 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 258
- 2. New Zealand 93
- 3. China 78
- 4. United States 63
- 5. India 52
- 6. Malaysia 48
- 7. South Africa 36
- 8. Hong Kong 31
- 9. Philippines 31
- 10. Canada 30
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)