Macarthur Square

807 votes

South-west Sydney’s retail powerhouse packs 300 stores, a rooftop dining terrace and Event Cinemas beside Macarthur Station. Free undercover parking, late-night trading and kids’ play zones turn grocery runs into social outings, anchoring thousands of local jobs and ensuring steady demand for nearby apartments and town-houses.

2

Spring Farm

652 votes

Riverside walking trails, fenced dog parks and a neighbourhood shopping hub give this master-planned estate genuine village appeal. New schools, dual-carriageway links to the M5 and leafy streetscapes draw young families seeking affordability without sacrificing green space or commuter convenience to Campbelltown and the future airport.

3

Campbelltown Hospital

578 votes

A $632-million redevelopment has delivered a new emergency department, women’s health centre and multi-storey car park. The 800-plus staff inject stable income into the local economy, while 24-hour care close to home reassures downsizers and underpins investor demand for nearby rentals.

4

Bingara Gorge

517 votes

This gated Wilton estate offers a Graham Marsh–designed golf course, resort pools, tennis courts and a soon-to-open village centre. Acres of bushland, fibre broadband and fast Hume Motorway access promise a tree-change lifestyle with city pay-cheques, lifting acreage values well above shire averages.

5

Oran Park Podium

459 votes

Cafés spill onto a sunny plaza beside full-line supermarkets, medical suites and library-coworking space. Twilight food markets, free Wi-Fi and pram-friendly paths make it the social heart of the fast-growing Aerotropolis corridor, sustaining strong foot traffic for local retailers and service trades.

6

Campbelltown Mall

340 votes

Recently refreshed with indoor-outdoor dining and enlarged fresh-food precinct, this centre keeps weekly errands local. Affordable parking, frequent buses and link bridges to the CBD give shoppers a weather-proof alternative to Macarthur Square, broadening retail choice and job opportunities across the region.

7

Campbelltown Train Station

293 votes

End-of-line status guarantees a seat on every peak-hour service to Central and Parramatta, while intercity trains extend to the Southern Highlands. Integrated bus interchange, Park’n’Ride and upcoming metro link place Sydney’s job markets firmly within 50 minutes of Wollondilly doorsteps.

8

Western Sydney University

257 votes

Macarthur campus specialises in nursing, sport science and law, educating 12 000 students across riverside grounds beside the station. Research labs, start-up hubs and community fitness facilities energise the district, supporting rental demand and injecting graduate talent into local businesses.

9

Hume Motorway

195 votes

Eight high-speed lanes whisk commuters north to Liverpool in 25 minutes and south to Bowral in 30. Service centres, upgraded interchanges and smart-motorway tech cut travel times and freight costs, underpinning logistics growth and weekend escapes to the Southern Highlands wineries.

10

St Helens Park

191 votes

Leafy streets wrap around heritage St Helens homestead, playground-packed reserves and a bustling neighbourhood centre. Affordable brick homes, direct buses to Campbelltown Station and bushwalking tracks along Woodland Road lure first-home buyers seeking value without leaving the Sydney basin.

11

Hume Highway

188 votes

The original Sydney-Melbourne artery still threads through Picton and Tahmoor, supporting country pubs, antique barns and weekend markets. Roadhouse stops feed long-haul drivers while parallel cycle routes attract touring bikes, adding tourism dollars and convenient truck access for rural businesses.

12

Oran Park Public School

188 votes

Flexible learning hubs, a technology-rich library and expansive sports oval earned this new K-6 campus instant popularity. Catchment homes enjoy price premiums, while weekend P&C markets and carols grow community spirit in the rapidly expanding Aerotropolis corridor.

13

Campbelltown Station

164 votes

Functioning as the region’s bus-rail interchange, Campbelltown Station offers express services to Central, Parramatta and the South Coast. New lifts, CCTV upgrades and bike lockers improve accessibility, making car-free living a realistic option for students and city workers alike.

14

Macarthur Train Station

151 votes

Sitting beside the university and shopping centre, Macarthur is the south-west’s true multi-modal hub. Fast lines to the CBD, airport buses and future metro extension shrink the city, while nearby high-rise approvals hint at a new wave of transit-oriented living.

15

Rosemeadow Marketplace

131 votes

Compact yet comprehensive, this centre delivers full-line supermarket, medical clinics and alfresco cafés beside Wilton Road’s rapid-bus corridor. Free parking and adjacent sports ovals transform routine shops into community catch-ups, supporting local jobs and convenient living for surrounding estates.

16

Leumeah Train Station

131 votes

Home to the famous walk-bridge gateway to Campbelltown Stadium, Leumeah offers frequent T8 services, Park’n’Ride and direct buses to Macarthur Square. Game-day buzz and nearby hospitality strip boost evening foot traffic, creating a lively pocket that appeals to renters and first-home buyers.

17

Oran Park Anglican College

128 votes

Modern classrooms, robust STEM curriculum and championship-winning netball teams define this independent P-12. Expanding enrolments mirror Oran Park’s population surge, sustaining demand for larger family homes and keeping local cafés humming at morning drop-off and after-school pick-up.

18

Western Sydney International Airport

128 votes

Set to open for passenger flights in 2026, the 24-hour Nancy-Bird Walton Airport promises direct global links, cheaper airfares and a 200-hectare business park. Upgraded road and metro connections will shave travel times and turbo-charge job growth across Wollondilly’s northern fringe.

19

Western Sydney Airport Business Precinct

122 votes

Beyond the terminals, the airport’s aerotropolis will host aerospace, advanced manufacturing and logistics firms in a tax-advantaged trade zone. Early land releases already draw blue-chip tenants, signalling long-term employment and boosting confidence in nearby residential and industrial property markets.

20

Picton Botanic Gardens

117 votes

Boardwalks wind past rainforest plantings, rose arbours and duck-filled ponds on this 12-hectare green escape just off the historic high street. Free BBQ shelters, off-leash dog lawns and seasonal markets make it a favourite picnic spot and a leafy drawcard for tree-changers eyeing the shire.

Area Hotlist — Wollondilly NSW