A new community-based health hub is planned for Campbelltown CBD as part of a $35 million healthcare investment in the Macarthur region, aimed at providing more non-acute care outside major hospitals.
The proposed Integrated Health Hub will bring together primary care, preventative health, chronic disease management, early intervention, outpatient and virtual health services in one location.
NSW Health says the model is intended to reduce avoidable demand on Campbelltown and Liverpool hospitals and allow hospital resources to focus more heavily on patients requiring acute and complex care.
Second Integrated Health Hub Planned for Macarthur
Campbelltown will be one of two Integrated Health Hubs planned for the Macarthur region.
Planning for a second hub at Wilton was announced in August 2026.
The Wilton facility is also intended to provide community, outpatient and virtual healthcare, with NSW Health currently progressing site selection and land acquisition.
Together, the two hubs are intended to shift appropriate healthcare away from higher-cost hospital settings and closer to where patients live.
Services to Focus on Non-Acute Care
The Campbelltown facility is expected to provide services including:
- Primary healthcare
- Preventative care
- Chronic disease management
- Early intervention
- Community health services
- Outpatient care
- Virtual healthcare
The exact clinical mix has not yet been finalised and will be tailored to local demand.
South Western Sydney Local Health District said the hub would be designed to support earlier intervention and ongoing management of health conditions while helping hospitals concentrate on higher-acuity patients.
CBD Location Still to Be Selected
A final site for the Campbelltown hub has not yet been announced.
NSW Health says site selection will consider proximity to:
- Public transport
- Parking
- Retail and commercial centres
- Existing health and community services
- Education facilities
The proposed CBD location would also place the hub near Western Sydney University and the broader Campbelltown Health and Education Precinct.
No construction timetable or opening date has yet been released.
Hospitals Continue to Face Capacity Pressure
The community-based model comes as hospitals across South Western Sydney manage growing demand.
NSW Health data released earlier this year showed 196 patients in South Western Sydney hospitals were waiting for Commonwealth-funded aged care or NDIS placements as of March 2026, almost double the 100 recorded a year earlier.
At Campbelltown Hospital, the number increased from 30 to 44, while Liverpool Hospital rose from 25 to 45.
At the same time, the proportion of ambulance patients transferred to emergency department staff within 30 minutes improved at both hospitals compared with three years earlier — rising to 73.1 per cent at Campbelltown and 68.1 per cent at Liverpool.
The figures illustrate the broader capacity pressures facing the region, although they reflect several factors beyond demand for primary and community care.
Part of Wider NSW Health Investment
The Campbelltown and Wilton hubs sit within broader health spending announced in the 2026–27 NSW Budget.
The Government has allocated $10.3 billion in additional health spending for workforce, services and hospital capacity, alongside $11.9 billion for 32 new or upgraded health facilities across NSW.
Other measures aimed at reducing avoidable hospital demand include expanded virtual and urgent care, Hospital in the Home and geriatric outreach services, as well as wider scopes of practice for pharmacists and GPs.
The Campbelltown Integrated Health Hub remains in the planning stage, with further details on its location, service mix and delivery timetable expected as the project progresses.
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