Camden South
NSW 2570 · Camden
4,595 (2021) → 4,603 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 South is a stable suburb in Camden, NSW 2570, about 52km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.11M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 52/100, and is about 31km inland. Camden South has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2570 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.11%), New Zealand (1.37%), Scotland (0.59%), Germany (0.48%), Ireland (0.44%)
Top languages: Italian (0.54%), Greek (0.44%), Spanish (0.41%), Polish (0.35%), German (0.24%)
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 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Camden South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1021
- Spring Farm Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1009
- Camden High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 976
- Mawarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1017
- St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1047
- Camden Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1041
- Cawdor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 982
- Elderslie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1011
- Elderslie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 988
- Camden Park Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 4.1km
- Elizabeth Macarthur High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1014
- Narellan Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1006
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 South
Is Camden South safe?
Camden South has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,610 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Camden South?
In Camden South, the median house price is $1.11M and the median unit price is $753K. Median weekly house rent is $760.
How far is Camden South from Sydney CBD?
Camden South is about 52.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 140 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Camden South?
Camden South has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Camden South?
Camden South has a transport score of 52/100 and 35 bus stops.