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Campbelltown City Council
A major city in Sydney's south-west — around 188,300 people across Campbelltown, Ingleburn, Minto, Macquarie Fields and the suburbs of the Macarthur region. The council runs the local services you use every week — waste, roads, parks, libraries, development — and sets your rates. Here's the snapshot, then the stuff that affects your week.
Everyday essentials
The things people actually need from the council — fast.
Get to know your council
The basics, in one tap — open any card for key facts and a link to the official source.
This year's rate rise, how it compares across NSW, and why bills differ.
2025–26 rate peg: 5.5%
Open →Budget & financesHow financially healthy the council is, measured against official benchmarks.
Meets 8 of 9 OLG financial benchmarks
Open →Crime & safetyCampbelltown's recorded crime rates, side by side with the NSW average.
6 of 12 major offences above the NSW rate
Open →Mayor & councillorsWho represents you — and where to read their official profiles.
Mayor: Darcy Lound (Labor)
Open →Elections & votingWhen the next council election is, and how voting works.
Next election: Sat 9 Sep 2028
Open →Contact & servicesHow to reach the council and report a problem.
Customer service: (02) 4645 4000
Open →City profileThe basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.
Population: ~188,300 (2024)
Open →What's happening
2 updatesRecent items from Campbelltown City Council's public channels, in plain language.
- Policy
Council backs long-term Wests Tigers commitment to Campbelltown
The council backed a Heads of Agreement to host Wests Tigers NRL/NRLW games at Campbelltown Sports Stadium for up to 15 seasons from 2027.
What this means for you: If the plan proceeds, you can expect more top-grade rugby league at the Leumeah stadium, alongside a longer-term redevelopment vision for the precinct.
Source: Campbelltown City Council — News
- Waste
More time to recycle right at the Community Recycling Centre
The council extended Community Recycling Centre hours to Mon–Sat 7am–4pm after high demand (15,611 summer visitors).
What this means for you: You now have more days and hours to drop off problem waste like paint, batteries and e-waste for free at Hepher Road.
Source: Campbelltown City Council — News
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