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Elderslie (Camden)

NSW 2570 · Camden

7,878 (2021)8,378 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

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

54
Overall score

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

7,878
Population
$1.14M
Median house (2026)
100
Safety score
33
Transport score

Elderslie (Camden) is a moderate growth suburb in Camden, NSW 2570, about 50km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.14M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 33/100, and is about 32km inland. Elderslie (Camden) has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

49.8 km
To Sydney CBD
31.8 km
To coast
$760/wk
Median rent (house)
5.9 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

7,878
Population
34
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Camden LGA population (est. 2025)150,543
Median household income (weekly)$2,150
vs NSW median+16.2%
Median taxable income (individual)$67,407/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +13%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2570 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher31.5%
Born in Australia83.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,339 / 42 / 286

Top countries of birth: England (3.43%), New Zealand (1.17%), Scotland (0.67%), India (0.6%), Philippines (0.56%)

Top languages: Spanish (1.08%), Italian (0.61%), Mandarin (0.44%), Arabic (0.42%), Hindi (0.38%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.14M+16.1%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$760 / $520 wk
Rental yield (house)3.5%
Days on market (house)45 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

100
Residential

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

7
Break & enter dwelling89/100k
4
Steal from dwelling51/100k
9
Motor vehicle theft114/100k
18
Domestic assault228/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
13
Non-domestic assault165/100k

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: 165 (all categories, latest year)2,094 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 March 2026

Schools

61

Strong school options

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

61
Within 10km3 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1010 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Mawarra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1017
  • Elderslie Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1011
  • Elderslie High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 988

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Spring Farm Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1009
  • St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1047
  • Camden Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1041
  • Yandelora SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1017
  • Narellan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 969
  • Camden South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1021
  • Elizabeth Macarthur High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1014
  • Narellan Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1006
  • St Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1052
  • Aspect Macarthur SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1032
  • Harrington Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1035
  • Mater Dei SchoolSecondary · Independent · 4kmICSEA 993

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

33
39Bus
CBD commute (est.)134 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMenangle Park (5.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.5% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Construction
14.2%
Health Care & Social Assistance
12.0%
Education & Training
11.1%
Retail Trade
9.6%
Manufacturing
7.3%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

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.

60 in suburbSupermarkets
80 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3918 in suburbParks
187 in suburbPlaygrounds
3Pools
40 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
131 in suburbGPs
81 in suburbPharmacies
32 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
6813 in suburbSports fields
3Vets

In this suburb

5Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (77/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalCamden Hospital (2.0 km)
Nearest vet2.1 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (19.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

44

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

4
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
68
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

69

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

39
Parks
3
Nature reserves
21
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
60
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

44

Some cultural venues

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

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
3
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
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

58

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

7
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.89
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Places of Worship

5
Christian1 in suburb
1
Muslim0 in suburb
Total within 3km6
In this suburb1

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

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.55%
Projected population 204110,132
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Elderslie (Camden)

Is Elderslie (Camden) safe?

Elderslie (Camden) 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 2,094 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Elderslie (Camden)?

In Elderslie (Camden), the median house price is $1.14M. Median weekly house rent is $760.

How far is Elderslie (Camden) from Sydney CBD?

Elderslie (Camden) is about 49.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 134 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Elderslie (Camden)?

Elderslie (Camden) has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1005 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Elderslie (Camden)?

Elderslie (Camden) has a transport score of 33/100 and 39 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.