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city of CAMPBELLTOWN Ambition | Innovation | Opportunity the health and education city
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city of CAMPBELLTOWN Ambition | Innovation | Opportunity
the health and education city
A M B I T I O N I N N O V A T I O N
O P P O R T U N I T Y
The City of Campbelltown is at the epicentre of one of the most significant growth corridors in NSW. As the southern gateway to Sydney, Campbelltown is experiencing a hive of new activity that is driving infrastructure, investments and jobs. The city is well established to play a leading role in the growing south west and wider Sydney area.
Designated a Metropolitan City Cluster by the Greater Sydney Commission, and centrally located to the Sydney CBD, Sydney International Airport and the currently under construction Western Sydney Airport, Campbelltown is best positioned to make the most of the unprecedented population growth and consolidate its future as an important economic and lifestyle hub for the Macarthur region.
By 2036, more than 275,000 people will call Campbelltown home. However, the city serves the larger catchment of south west Sydney, which is expect to expand to 1.2 million, or by 140%, during this same period. With this growth, comes opportunity – to generate growth in investment, to create local jobs for local people, to transform the city into a dynamic, self-sustainable, liveable urban centre where people and business want to be.
Strong business and community partnerships are at the heart of major projects underway now across the city; our collaboration with key stakeholders will ensure that these city-changing projects are relevant, practical, inspiring and deliverable. We are transforming the City of Campbelltown into a true metropolitan CBD – we will become a leading centre of health services, technology based enterprises and research activity, surrounded by green space and improved public domain.
The City of Campbelltown will be known as a strong and distinctive city in its own right; a city that celebrates its people and places. Ours will be a destination city.
Campbelltown’s outlook has never been so strong. It is an exciting time to be the Mayor of Campbelltown; come and be a part of our city’s vibrant future. Join us on our journey.
Cr George BrticevicMayor of Campbelltown
Edition - February, 2018
RE-Imagined AND
REINVIGORATED
The City of Campbelltown is situated in western Sydney, one of Australia’s most significant economic regions and metropolitan Sydney’s largest growth corridor. Western Sydney is Australia’s fourth-largest city in its own right, the nation’s third largest economy and one of the fastest growing population and employment centres1. Campbelltown has an important role in Sydney’s growth. Designated by the NSW Government as a key metropolitan centre for the Western City District, Campbelltown is the capital of Sydney’s south west and is an increasingly important, dynamic and culturally diverse hub of business, services, industry and innovation. The city already boasts significant existing infrastructure and services including a major hospital, a university campus – Western Sydney University – three TAFE NSW locations, the largest shopping centre in south west Sydney – Macarthur Square, professional sporting facilities, regional art and cultural venues and is well positioned to support the growing Macarthur region, the Southern Highlands and the Illawarra, and attract a further range of industry and development.
Campbelltown’s labour force continues to increase in both size and skill levels. The growing community, set to surge by more than 64% in less than 20 years, presents ready-made opportunities for prospective businesses looking to relocate, expand or develop in an area with an increasingly educated and diverse labour force.
Campbelltown is developing into a city that is a destination in its own right; a destination of distinctive character and liveability; a destination of choice and opportunity; a destination where people want to be; a place to live, learn, play and grow.
1 NSW Government, Department of Industry, Invest in NSW - Western Sydney 2015
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Location is chief among Campbelltown’s many advantages. The city’s strategic location, connectivity and affordable land offers unlimited opportunity for further investment and growth.
Campbelltown boasts extensive public transport and road networks and is ideally located with direct road and rail links to Sydney CBD, Sydney International Airport and the proposed Western Sydney Airport.
The city is directly connected to the nation’s biggest cities and airports, located on the Hume Highway/M31 Motorway, which links directly to Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and the Sydney International Airport. The M7 Motorway links Campbelltown directly to the suburbs north of Sydney CBD. The Northern Road provides access to Penrith and the Blue Mountains, with Appin Road connecting the city to Wollongong and the Illawarra region.
Campbelltown has direct rail connections to Sydney, Sydney Airport, Canberra and Melbourne. Additionally, the Macarthur Intermodal Shipping Terminal (MIST) located at Minto, operates a freight rail terminal and warehousing centre, allowing companies to ship goods via rail all around Australia.
Campbelltown has connections to:
• Sydney CBD – 45km (45 minutes) • Sydney International Airport – 30km (30 minutes) • Western Sydney Airport (under construction) – 23km • Wollongong/Illawarra – 58km (50 minutes) • Canberra – 230km (2 hours).
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LEGEND
ALLABOUT US
the city of Campbelltown
is the economic powerhouse for
south west Sydney.
312 km2 size of the
Campbelltown LGA
167,468 population (2018)1
275,778projected population1
(2036)
$5.79 billionGRP
(2016)2
49,857local jobs2
10,600
17.4%increase in local jobs
(employment by industry total)
between 2001-20162
41%lower average house price compared to Greater Sydney4
39%lower average unit price compared to Greater Sydney4
Employment land:• 764 ha of land zoned for employment and centre support purposes• 290 ha of land zoned for business and commercial purposes• 24 ha of land for employment to be established in the greenfield development sites of Menangle Park and Mount Gilead.
1 Forecast .ID, compiled and presented by Profile .ID The Population Experts, November 20172 National Institute of Economic and Industry Research, 2016, compiled and presented by Profile .ID The Population Experts3 Greater Sydney Commission, Draft Western City District Plan, October 2017 4 Hometrack 2011-2016, Housing Valuation System
forecast job growth for Campbelltown-MacarthurStrategic Centre (2036)3
Campbelltown is a health and medical university city – incorporating Western Sydney University; Campbelltown School of Medicine; National Institute of Complementary Medicine; Macarthur Clinical School; Campbelltown Public Hospital; Campbelltown Private Hospital and a range of associated allied health services.
Western Sydney Airport and Aerotropolis – anticipated to begin operating by mid 2020s. The aerotropolis has the capacity to generate a substantial number of jobs for west and south west Sydney, including Campbelltown, based on potential high-value innovation with industries like aerospace and defence industries, advanced logistics and manufacturing, tradeable clusters providing fresh food to Asia, and health and education campuses.
Campbelltown is a city on the move, contributing more than $511 million of the total value of building approvals in NSW, during the 2016/17 financial year, with an additional $271 million added between July and November 2017.
Campbelltown’s growth is not only in the residential market, but also the commercial and industrial markets, and associated infrastructure.
Since 2011/12, the combined value of residential and non-residential building approvals in Campbelltown amounted to more than $2.9 billion, with approximately 35% of this total attributed to non-residential applications, indicating that Campbelltown City is a hub of investment activity and new development.
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Average median house sale price (Campbelltown CBD) $685,000Average median house sale price (Campbelltown LGA) $620,000Average median unit sale price (Campbelltown CBD) $407,000Average median unit sale price (Campbelltown LGA) $445,000
Industrial rents – small factory units (Campbelltown LGA) $80-$95/m2
Industrial rents – large, new stock warehouses (Campbelltown LGA) $60-$70/m2
Industrial sales (Campbelltown LGA) $750-$1200/m2
Commercial rents (Campbelltown CBD) $150-$250/m2
Commercial rents (Campbelltown LGA) $130-$180/m2
Commercial property land and building sale value (Campbelltown CBD) $1850-$2750/m2
Commercial property building sale value (Campbelltown LGA) $1500-$2000/m2 (Figures for Campbelltown – January 2017)
Campbelltown’s capacity to grow has much to entice prospective businesses. The city’s land availability and capacity for greenfield developments are critical in the context of Sydney’s diminished land supply, rising land prices and intensifying population pressures. Campbelltown has significant tracts of underdeveloped land proposed or available for development.
Campbelltown’s accessibility, transport links, connectivity to Sydney CBD and airport, and availability of land located in key employment precincts, combined with lower purchase/rental costs compared to Sydney and Parramatta CBDs for residential, commercial and industrial purposes, has resulted in Campbelltown becoming a major drawcard for businesses looking to develop, build or relocate.
The Campbelltown LGA has key land for residential, industrial and commercial development and redevelopment, located close to major road and rail transport networks, and available at competitive prices.
Source: Suburb Statistic Report, compiled by RP Data Pty Ltd, trading as Core Logic Asia Pacific, 2017.
There are seven urban precincts located along the Glenfield to Macarthur rail corridor, plus 24 hectares of land to be utilised for employment within the Menangle Park and Mount Gilead new release areas located in the south of the LGA. This, combined with a number of potential key locations for business parks, provides opportunity to expand the city’s employment options – something that Campbelltown City Council is very keen to achieve.
Campbelltown LGA currently has land available for development or redevelopment, zoned for the following purposes: • 764 ha of land zoned for employment and centre support purposes (land zoned IN1, IN2 and B5) • 290 ha of land zoned for business and commercial purposes (land zoned B1, B2, B3 and B4) • 9,460 ha of land currently zoned for residential purposes (land zoned R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and B4), 77 ha of which is zoned B4 Mixed Use and located in the Campbelltown and Ingleburn CBD areas.
In addition to the number of services and facilities which are already a major drawcard for people looking to move to or invest in the area, Council is interested in working with key stakeholders to further develop the city. The vision is to position Campbelltown as a self-sustaining city, with access to the highest-level services, facilities and amenities, combined with a diversity of employment options.
Council has a number of strategic land holdings located in the Campbelltown CBD. It is proposed that future options for some of these sites will be considered by Council for their capacity to help shape the future of the CBD. Council is also seeking to ensure that all future developments within the CBD are complementary and work together to create a vibrant, liveable, mixed use centre.
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Campbelltown’s economy is currently driven by manufacturing, health, education, retail, hospitality, construction and transport.
Industry Number
Health Care and Social Assistance 8,023
Manufacturing 7,925
Retail Trade 6,397
Education and Training 6,109
Accommodation and Food Services 3,706
Transport, Postal and Warehousing 2,696
Public Administration and Safety 2,560
Wholesale Trade 2,412
Construction 2,137
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 1,415
Administrative and Support Services 1,214
Other Services 5,263
Total Industries 49,857
Table: Employment (total) by Industry in Campbelltown LGA 2015/16
between 2009/10 and 2015/16, the main industry sectors to experience job growth were:
• Electricity, gas, water and waste servies – an increase of 94% • Health care and social assistance – an increase of 37.9% • Wholesale trade – an increase of 21.3%• Construction – an increase of 8.9%• Education and training – an increase of 7.5%• Accommodation and food service – an increase of 7%• Manufacturing – an increase of 4%
Source: National Institute of Economic and Industry Research (NIEIR) 2016.Compiled and presented by .id The Population Experts
Campbelltown is committed to delivering more jobs closer to home and creating a greater diversity of employment opportunities for local residents.
In the 2015/16 financial year, the number of jobs in the Campbelltown local government area increased by 4.49%, to 49,857 jobs. This is on the back of the strong growth experienced in the 2014/15 financial year period, which also saw the number of jobs grow by more than 2.6%. By comparison, the NSW job increase was less than 3.63% in 2015/16 and 1.21% in 2014/15.1
Growing smart jobs, retaining educated professionals and capitalising on the expanding opportunities presented by our world-class health and education industries, is key to facilitate our transformation into a smart city.
Council is committed to fostering health and education excellence to become a city of innovation. To drive the development of knowledge-intensive jobs and businesses, the city is prioritising research and strategic planning to encourage the development and investment in a health and education precinct focused in the Campbelltown-Macarthur Strategic Centre.
shaping the careersof the future
1National Institute of Economic and Industry Research (NIEIR) 2016.
Compiled and presented by .id The Population Experts
City Deal The City of Campbelltown is a key stakeholder in the Western Sydney City Deal. A collaborative partnership between the Australian and NSW State Governments, the City Deal is the single largest planning, investment and delivery partnership in the history of the nation. The City Deal has a commitment to deliver better transport, almost 100,000 jobs within the district, and to foster a region that is skilled, innovative, embracive of digital technologies and globally competitive.
The City of Campbelltown will be a catalyst for the new economic opportunities and careers of the future.
our healthand medical
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world class tertiary education
Campbelltown has a large educational sector, boasting some of the best performing schools in the state, as well as a range of quality tertiary education facilities including Western Sydney University (WSU), and three TAFE NSW facilities.
Council is also exploring relationships with other universities to encourage an enhanced tertiary education presence in Campbelltown.
The world class and expanding educational sector provides local, regional and broader opportunities for students, residents, businesses and investors.
Western Sydney University at a Glance
Top 2%World University Rankings (Times Higher Education Rankings)
Top 20of Australian universities in research and performance
Top 100Young Universities in the World (Times Higher Education Rankings)
Designated integrated health hubof the Western Sydney Innovation Corridor
National Institute of complementary medicine
WSU campbelltown school of medicine and macarthur clinical school
6,655 studentsenrolled at Campbelltown Campus
742 studentsenrolled in the School of Medicine, Campbelltown Campus
WSU School ofmedicine
The state-of-the-art, $47.5 million, medical education and research facility at the Campbelltown Campus is the home base for WSU medical students, as well as the School’s academics, researchers and support staff.
The School of Medicine building is one of the most advanced medical training centres in Australia. The striking four-storey development provides students and researchers with specialist teaching and laboratory facilities, including simulated learning spaces for clinical skills learning, an anatomy laboratory, problem-based learning tutorial rooms and state-of-the-art research equipment.
70% of the doctors trained at WSU School of Medicine, stay and practice medicine in Campbelltown and the surrounding region.
wsu centre forhealth research
The Centre for Health Research (CHR) is an interdisciplinary centre that conducts world-class research on health and health outcomes to tackle major health challenges for Sydney and in communities elsewhere, to solve health problems of national and global significance.
CHR works in partnership with health services and policy agencies to conduct its research across a number of key research areas – sexual and reproductive health; chronic disease including cancer and diabetes; population and global health; mental health and wellbeing; suicide prevention; healthy environments; Aboriginal health and wellbeing; health data analytics; and health policies and services.
the national institute of complementary medicine (NICM) WSU
The National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM), established in 2007, provides leadership and support for strategically directed research into complementary medicine and translation of evidence into clinical practice and relevant policy to benefit the health of all Australians.
NICM’s researchers, students and collaborators have access to world class research facilities at WSU Campbelltown. Alongside purpose built herbal laboratories and mass spectrometry facilities, substantial university resources such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), confocal laser microscopy and small animal facilities support the research programs. NICM continues to invest in new equipment and infrastructure each year.
In late 2014, the Australian Government signed a memorandum of understanding between WSU and Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM). The outcome of this agreement is the development of an Australian-first, high quality Chinese medicine integrative clinical service in Sydney, which has a close connection to both clinical and laboratory-based research. It is hoped that the research will lead to the development of new treatments for unmet medical needs and new medicines for export around the world.
The strong international reputation for complementary medicine research at NICM – assessed by the Australian Research Council as ‘well above world standard’ (the highest rating) – provides the ideal environment for the partnership with BUCM to deliver benefits to patients and the nation’s economy. Together WSU and BUCM will conduct the research and clinical trials required to validate and translate Chinese medicines into an integrated healthcare setting in Australia.
Australia is the only Western nation to have a unified national registration of Chinese medicine practitioners and strict regulation of medicines, which delivers safe healthcare to thousands of Australians every year.
WSU molecular medicine research
ingham medical research institute at campbelltown
The Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research conducts world-class medical research in south west Sydney. Founded by the community for the community, the Institute’s award-winning researchers are at the forefront of the most advanced medical breakthroughs and clinical discoveries, and are committed to saving and improving lives.
In late 2016, the Institute announced plans to establish a medical research facility at Campbelltown Public Hospital. The masterplan for the Campbelltown Hospital provides for a research building on the site. The facility will be located adjacent to Western Sydney University’s Macarthur Clinical School and the hospital’s recently completed inpatient building, providing good proximity for researchers to move between the clinical setting, clinical school and laboratory environment.
There are eight proposed research streams for the Campbelltown facility including diabetes, health equity, clinical trials, Indigenous health, the built environment, gastro-intestinal research, immunology, and respiratory and sleep.
The Institute is currently seeking funding support to deliver this important initiative as soon as possible.
The Molecular Medicine Research Group (MMRG) aims to translate internationally-recognised cellular, molecular and behavioural science expertise at WSU into biotechnology and clinical outcomes.
The MMRG approach is underpinned by the ‘bed-to-bench-to-bed’ paradigm where an intimate knowledge of patient (and industry, government, community) needs drives research, aimed at providing tangible solutions to these needs.
MMRG research activities are organised into three inter-related themes that exploit strong relationships with local hospitals, the Ingham Applied Medical Research Institute and the Western and South Western Sydney Local Health Districts – cancer biology, infectious diseases and neural/sensory biology.
The aim of MMRG is to improve the long-term health and well-being of Australians by applying innovative and powerful techniques to better understand the causes and potential new treatments of debilitating diseases, and to train the next generation of biomedical researchers with highly diverse skill sets relevant to modern medical research.
WSU molecular medicine research
macarthur clinical school
The Western Sydney University Macarthur Clinical School, located at Campbelltown Hospital, is a joint initiative between Western Sydney University and the NSW Government. The $21 million centre brings together expert teachers and clinical training opportunities for medical students and researchers.
The medical facility is a world class structure that includes a simulation laboratory, library, teaching spaces, lecture theatre, practical rooms, study space and office space for clinical academic teams.
Locating the school on the campus of Campbelltown Hospital ensures medical students have access to quality, hands-on training. The school is a vital part of a medical student’s journey, providing the opportunity to acquire and practice the clinical skills needed to become a highly competent doctor. The school aims to provide the employment opportunity and incentives for a higher portion of medical students and doctors from the area to stay and continue to work locally.
The centre is now operational, welcoming the first cohort of students to begin their training in the facility in early 2017.
sport and health centre of excellence
The Federal Government announced funding in 2016, along with significant contributions from Campbelltown City Council, Western Sydney University and UrbanGrowth NSW, to establish the Campbelltown Sports and Health Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Western Sydney University, Campbelltown Campus.
The CoE will co-locate facilities for elite sports training, administration and operational spaces, as well as sports and recreational areas for the community. The CoE will address the unmet need in south west Sydney for quality sporting facilities and will accommodate a range of elite training and sports science research activities, and include specialist equipment such as a heated treament pool which can be used for injury recovery purposes as well as seniors programs and learn to swim programming. The CoE will also include multiple gymnasiums, indoor courts, and training and playing fields.
In addition to providing aspiring athletes a pathway to elite sport, the CoE will provide a myriad of health facilities providing individual and inter-professional health and medical services and be a ‘Centre of Excellence’ in service provision and clinical training across many of the Western Sydney University disciplines. It is estimated that the precinct will have major community and economic benefits for Campbelltown, contributing between $22 million and $27 million worth of value to the community over the next 10 years. The CoE is anticipated to be completed by late 2019.
health and education precinct
Campbelltown is on track to become an innovative city of health and education excellence, following endorsement of the Campbelltown Health and Education Precinct (HEP) Vision and Strategy in late 2017.
Following the identification of Campbelltown by the Greater Sydney Commission as a university city with excellence in health research and education, Council committed to facilitating the growth of the city’s medical and healthcare sector through the establishment of a dedicated HEP.
The Campbelltown HEP, which was developed by specialist consultants Deloitte Access Economics in collaboration with key strategic stakeholders, has the potential to play a significant role in shaping the growth and transformation of the Campbelltown city centre and drive the development of knowledge intensive jobs and businesses over the next two decades.
To realise the vision outlined in the HEP strategy, Council is prioritising research and strategic planning to encourage development and investment in the medical and healthcare sector, and, together with the stakeholder working group, is actively pursuing the attraction of higher value jobs to the city.
In addition to our current health and university offering, Council is also looking towards facilitating a multiple university presence within the CBD to help drive competitive innovation and investment.
the greatersydney
commission
draft western city district plan — what it means for campbelltown
The Greater Sydney Commission (GSC) is an independent organisation funded by the NSW Government. The GSC has the role of coordinating and aligning the planning that will shape the future of Greater Sydney – a ‘one government’ approach to lead and guide the planning for development, transport and housing so that Greater Sydney will be a productive, liveable and sustainable city for all.
Greater Sydney has been divided into five ‘districts’ to better connect local planning with longer-term metropolitan planning for Sydney, with the GSC having released a draft plan for each of the five districts outlining the delivery of the vision and planning for the future of Sydney.
The Western City District includes the Campbelltown Local Government Area, which has been designated a Metropolitan City Cluster by the Greater Sydney Commission. The draft plan recognises Campbelltown-Macarthur as an important economic centre and health and education precinct.
The City of Campbelltown is Greater Sydney’s newest health and medical university hub; a growing employment sector; a world-class health and education super precinct; an attractive destination for visitors; and a leading centre of economic activity within Sydney’s Western City District.
key priorities for campbelltown in the draft district plan
• Protect, develop and expand the commercial core, and the health, medical and education core precincts• Generate growth in economic activity, employment and investment• Investigate opportunities for growth of allied health and medical related businesses, research, science and advanced manufacturing• Enhance the centre’s civic, cultural and heritage role• Increase opportunities for creative, digital and technology businesses and employees• Encourage new lifestyle and entertainment uses to activate streets and grow the night-time economy• Improve connectivity across the rail line including Badgally Road transport corridor• Support mixed-use development and surrounding high quality apartment and medium density residential development• Capitalise on the Western Sydney Airport and Western Sydney City Deal initatives • Facilitate the visitor destination potential for the district• Protect the natural beauty of the district’s visual landscape• Protect, enhance and extend the urban tree canopy.
Council is working with the NSW State Government on the Greater Macarthur Urban Land Release Strategy, which will see a significant number of new homes established in the Greater Macarthur area, as well as planning and development for transport, infrastructure, services and employment opportunities. This strategy is now recognised as part of the Greater Macarthur Priority Growth Area, which also covers land in the Glenfield to Macarthur Urban Renewal Corridor.
A land use and infrastructure plan for the growth area is currently being finalised by the Department of Planning and Environment in consultation with Council. This plan will provide the framework for more comprehensive masterplanning and the development of liveable, sustainable communities.
Sustainable communities are created in part by delivering a degree of employment self-sufficency. Therefore opportunities for local employment diversity and innovation are being explored as part of planning these areas.A special Infrastructure Contribution Levy will add to the suite of infastructure investment to support the expected growth.
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The CBD is the heart of a city, and to ensure its vitality and ability to attract people and employment, it is imperative to create a CBD which is attractive, an employment generator and places great importance on street activation and building architecture.
Council is set to begin transformation of the CBD having recently completed Phase 1 of the “Re-imagining Campbelltown–Macarthur Strategic Centre” project.
To undertake the project, Council engaged specialist consultants Deloitte Access Economists who assembled a renowned team of specialist professionals with a wide range of expertise in urban analytics, economic development, urban design, sustainability, transport and infrastructure, tourism and leisure management, strategic and structure planning.
The transformation will be led by new planning and will focus on revitalisation and activation.
The re-imagined future city will see the City of Campbelltown evolve and take its place as a true CBD, serving one of Australia’s fastest growing and most dynamic communities.
RE-IMAGININGCAMPBELLTOWN
open space and recreationWhile Campbelltown is experiencing population growth, economic development, new land release areas and the planned revitalisation of the city CBD, much emphasis is still placed on protecting the natural environment for which Campbelltown is renowned and residents love.
Council is committed to enhancing the rich natural amenity of the region, including the vast open spaces, parks, gardens, and the natural bushland areas.
The vast vistas of Campbelltown’s Scenic Hills and the immediate vicinity of the Georges River Regional Corridor and the Dharawal National Park are Campbelltown’s point of difference to Sydney’s other strategic centres. The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan and the Dharawal National Park, Wedderburn, are major attractions providing expanses of natural beauty and offer the perfect balance to city living.
There are a number of strategies that recognise the city’s natural assets and public spaces, and will ensure that Campbelltown continues to celebrate these highly valued assets, which contribute to the distinctive character and liveability of the city.
Sports and entertainment precinct
Campbelltown Sports Stadium and Athletics Centre is a major entertainment provider for south west Sydney, hosting a diversity of entertainment and sporting events. The stadium attracts a range of local, regional, state and national events each year which brings more than 120,000 spectators to the area, as well as additional players, support staff and officials. The adjacent athletics centre hosts more than 120 events annually, attracting more than 60,000 athletes from across NSW.
The stadium also regularly hosts NRL and A-League matches and, resulting from the success in 2017, will host the rugby league Pacific Test Invitational in 2018, 2020 and 2022 bringing a myriad of economic benefits and visitation into the city.
Campbelltown Sports Stadium and the surrounding Leumeah Sports and Entertainment Precinct is earmarked to be redeveloped into a regional sports, recreation and entertainment venue providing a gateway to the Campbelltown CBD. The vision is of a lively precinct with a mix of sports, entertainment and community facilities, supplemented with mixed-use residential, retail and open space, connected to Campbelltown CBD. This precinct will be planned with the non-event day in mind, ensuring the sustainability of the precinct and providing a continual hub of year-round activity.
One of the most accessible stadia in Sydney, less than a 100m from Leumeah railway station, there is no other stadia site in NSW better situated on a railway line that provides direct access to Sydney CBD and the international airport.
The vibrant and creative capital of south west Sydney, Campbelltown is a cosmopolitan city where culture and community spirit are celebrated through an annual calendar of festivals and events, engaging the local community and attracting visitors from across greater Sydney.
Campbelltown Arts Centre is the south west’s major cultural service provider and has become a leader in the delivery of an expanding contemporary arts program across the fields of visual arts, music, dance, live art and emergent practices.
Campbelltown’s community is witnessing the city emerge into a destination with a range of eclectic dining options. From hipster cafes that offer a funky and fresh vibe, to sophisticated dining with contemporary menus created by acclaimed chefs, every taste is catered for. Authentic, ethnic cuisine from our multicultural society, elegant high teas, artisan gelato, and craft beer at the local boutique brewery add to the multitude of tastes on offer.
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The City of Campbelltown is home to a number of sporting and recreation facilities. Campbelltown Sports Stadium and Athletics Track, together with Club Menangle, the headquarters for Harness Racing NSW, provide world class facilities catering for both professional sporting associations and community groups.
Macarthur Square Shopping Centre, now one of the largest in the state, is a shopping mecca. Featuring an expansive alfresco dining and entertainment precinct, a flagship David Jones store, specialty stores, the region’s first international brand, H&M, and a fresh food market hall featuring a wide range of quality retailers including, Inlakesh Living Foods – an organic grocer, artisan deli, and café.
Campbelltown is continuing to create a destination where people want to live, visit, work, play and invest.
For more information on the City of Campbelltown, please contact
City Growth and Economy Ph: 02 4645 4333E: [email protected]
