Camden
NSW 2570 · Camden
3,378 (2021) → 3,384 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Camden local government area (est. 150,543 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Camden is a stable suburb in Camden, NSW 2570, about 52km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.23M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 31/100, and is about 33km inland. Camden has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2570 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.47%), New Zealand (1.15%), Scotland (0.77%), South Africa (0.53%), Germany (0.47%)
Top languages: Italian (0.56%), Spanish (0.53%), Arabic (0.36%), Croatian (0.36%), German (0.36%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1022 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1047
- Camden Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1041
- Camden South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1021
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mawarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1017
- Elderslie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 988
- Spring Farm Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1009
- Elderslie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1011
- Camden High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 976
- Aspect Macarthur SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1032
- Mater Dei SchoolSecondary · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 993
- Yandelora SchoolCombined · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1017
- Narellan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 969
- Elizabeth Macarthur High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1014
- Narellan Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1006
- Cobbitty Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1021
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Camden
Is Camden safe?
Camden has a residential safety score of 67/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,898 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Camden?
In Camden, the median house price is $1.23M and the median unit price is $673K. Median weekly house rent is $760.
How far is Camden from Sydney CBD?
Camden is about 51.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 139 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Camden?
Camden has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1036 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Camden?
Camden has a transport score of 31/100 and 29 bus stops.