Kirkham
NSW 2570 · Camden
690 (2021) → 734 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Camden local government area (est. 150,543 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kirkham is a moderate growth suburb in Camden, NSW 2570, about 49km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.61M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 24/100, and is about 33km inland. Kirkham has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.48%), Italy (2.03%), China (1.16%), Malta (1.16%), New Zealand (1.16%)
Top languages: Italian (2.46%), Mandarin (2.03%), Greek (0.87%), Punjabi (0.58%), Spanish (0.58%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1011 (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)
- Aspect Macarthur SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1028
- Elderslie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 992
- Mater Dei SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1042
- Yandelora SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1018
- Narellan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 981
- Elderslie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1021
- Camden Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1040
- St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1052
- Mawarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1026
- Harrington Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1033
- Macarthur Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1122
- Cobbitty Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1025
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kirkham
Is Kirkham safe?
Kirkham 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 870 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kirkham?
In Kirkham, the median house price is $2.61M. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Kirkham from Sydney CBD?
Kirkham is about 49.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 160 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kirkham?
Kirkham has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kirkham?
Kirkham has a transport score of 24/100 and 6 bus stops.