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.
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Campbelltown
Campbelltown
2560
Campbelltown
Macquarie Fields
2564
Choose Campbelltown if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
- Campbelltown leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Choose Macquarie Fields if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
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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