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Campbellfield

VIC 3061 • Greater Melbourne

4,977
Population (2021)
$23,088
Median Income
12.25 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
AffordableMulticulturalIndustrialGrowth Suburb

About Campbellfield

Campbellfield is an industrial and residential suburb located 16 kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD in the City of Hume. With a population of around 5,000, it is a culturally diverse community with strong Turkish, Italian, and Middle Eastern heritage. The suburb sits within the broader Broadmeadows urban area and features a mix of older housing stock and newer developments.

Campbellfield is primarily known for its extensive industrial and commercial areas, including the former Ford factory site which is being redeveloped. The suburb offers affordable housing options compared to inner Melbourne, attracting young families and first-home buyers. Local amenities include Barry Road shopping strips, numerous multicultural eateries, and proximity to the Merri Creek trail for recreation.

Campbellfield falls under postcode 3061 and is governed by Hume Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Broadmeadows (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3061
Urban Area
Broadmeadows
LGA / Council
Hume
Federal Electorate
Scullin
State Electorate
Broadmeadows (Northern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.67°, 144.96°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
12.25 km²
Elevation
138m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Campbellfield Station
1.2 km
15 min
Upfield Station
2.5 km
30 min
Gowrie Station
2.8 km
34 min

Bus Services

  • 527 — Broadmeadows to Northland 25 min
  • 901 — Melbourne Airport to Frankston (SMARTBUS) 40 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
16 km
By Train
40 min
By Car (Peak)
40-55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25 min

🛣️ Upfield Line provides direct CBD access

Walkability Car-Dependent

Industrial layout means most errands require a car, though areas near Barry Road have some walkable amenities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Sydney Road & Mahoneys Road Campbellfield 3061 VIC
  • ALDI
    Sydney Road, Mahoneys Road Cnr, Campbellfield VIC 3061

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,600
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.9%

11 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,056
Census 2021
4,977
▼ 1.6% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$19,552
Income 2021
$23,088
▲ 18.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,289
Born Overseas 2,338

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Iraq 502
  • 2. Lebanon 426
  • 3. Italy 252
  • 4. Turkey 180
  • 5. Greece 119
  • 6. Pakistan 85
  • 7. India 76
  • 8. Vietnam 57
  • 9. Malta 39
  • 10. Nepal 39

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Lebanese 951
Australian 599
Italian 471
English 443
Greek 229
Indian 91
Vietnamese 80
Irish 77
Maltese 72
Croatian 52

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

496
Both parents born in Australia
3,630
Both parents born overseas
502
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
42.1%
Islam
38.4%
No Religion
8.0%
Hinduism
1.7%
Buddhism
1.6%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
335 (6.7%)
5-14 years
663 (13.3%)
15-19 years
279 (5.6%)
20-24 years
311 (6.2%)
25-34 years
693 (13.9%)
35-44 years
626 (12.6%)
45-54 years
594 (11.9%)
55-64 years
520 (10.4%)
65-74 years
479 (9.6%)
75-84 years
365 (7.3%)
85+ years
113 (2.3%)

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