Catherine Field
NSW 2557 · Camden
2,609 (2021) → 4,364 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Camden local government area (est. 150,543 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Catherine Field is a high growth suburb in Camden, NSW 2557, about 43km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.20M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 25/100, and is about 33km inland. Catherine Field has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2557 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (3.53%), Nepal (2.68%), Italy (2.18%), India (1.61%), Malta (1.57%)
Top languages: Cantonese (3.91%), Arabic (3.76%), Nepali (3.18%), Italian (2.87%), Serbian (1.49%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 1015 (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)
- Oran Park Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1086
- Gledswood Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1038
- Barramurra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1044
- Oran Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1027
- Oran Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1002
- St Benedict's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1040
- St Justin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1051
- Gledswood Hills High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1013
- St Sava CollegePrimary · Independent · 4kmICSEA 1052
- Gregory Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1028
- Leppington Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1101
- Harrington Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1035
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Catherine Field
Is Catherine Field safe?
Catherine Field has a residential safety score of 63/100, 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 3,411 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Catherine Field?
In Catherine Field, the median house price is $1.20M and the median unit price is $755K. Median weekly house rent is $790.
How far is Catherine Field from Sydney CBD?
Catherine Field is about 42.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 117 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Catherine Field?
Catherine Field has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Catherine Field?
Catherine Field has a transport score of 25/100 and 18 bus stops.