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Camden

NSW 2570 · Camden

3,378 (2021) → 3,384 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Camden local government area (est. 150,543 residents)

51
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,378
Population
$1.08M
Median house (2025)
67
Safety score
31
Transport score

Camden is a stable suburb in Camden, NSW 2570, about 52km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.08M 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.

51.5 km
To Sydney CBD
33.3 km
To coast
$750/wk
Median rent (house)
6.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,378
Population
43
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Camden LGA population (est. 2025)150,543
Median household income (weekly)$1,650
vs NSW median-10.8%
Bachelor degree or higher28.8%
Born in Australia80.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse947 / 108 / 221

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

$1.08M
Median house (2025)
$650K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$750 / $520 wk
Rental yield (house)3.6%
Days on market (house)25 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

67
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

3
Break & enter dwelling89/100k
4
Steal from dwelling118/100k
12
Motor vehicle theft355/100k
13
Domestic assault385/100k
2
Robbery59/100k
35
Non-domestic assault1,036/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 261 (all categories, latest year)7,727 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

70

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

39
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1022 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1052
  • Camden Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1040
  • Camden South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1025

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Mawarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1026
  • Elderslie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 992
  • Spring Farm Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1005
  • Elderslie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1021
  • Camden High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 981
  • Aspect Macarthur SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1028
  • Mater Dei SchoolSecondary · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1042
  • Yandelora SchoolCombined · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1018
  • Narellan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 981
  • Elizabeth Macarthur High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1012
  • Narellan Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1000
  • Cobbitty Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1025

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

31
29Bus
CBD commute (est.)167 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMenangle Park (6.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.5°C
Summer max
17.3°C
Winter max
780mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

22 in suburbSupermarkets
88 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3224 in suburbParks
129 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
33 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
52 in suburbGPs
22 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
5028 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalCamden Hospital (560 m)
Nearest vet1.8 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (19.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

60

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

3
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
50
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

85

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

32
Parks
2
Nature reserves
15
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
47
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

57

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
2
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
4
Landmarks

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

82

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

4
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
21
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.78

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

97

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

6
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
5
OSHC
Total services11
Exceeding NQS or above3 of 11 rated
Services per 1,000 residents3.26

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.04%
Projected population 20413,517
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Camden

Elderslie (Camden)$1.14M32transportGrasmere$1.95M26transportKirkhamData not available24transportCamden South$1.27M52transportEllis LaneData not available24transportSpring Farm$1.11M45transport

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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 7,727 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Camden?

In Camden, the median house price is $1.08M and the median unit price is $650K. Median weekly house rent is $750.

How far is Camden from Sydney CBD?

Camden is about 51.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 167 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Camden?

Camden has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1039 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.