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Population
An assessment of population growth drivers in Camden - Ellis Lane reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Camden - Ellis Lane's population is around 12,985 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 13,295 people, a drop of 310 individuals (2.3%). The change was inferred using the estimated resident population of 13,430 from ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 495 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth, contributing approximately 65.6% of overall gains.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on current demographic trends and latest population numbers, the area is expected to increase by 988 persons to 2041, marking a total increase of 10.8% over the 17-year period.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Camden - Ellis Lane, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally
Camden - Ellis Lane has seen approximately 74 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is provided by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 371 approvals across the past five financial years from FY20 to FY25, with 8 approvals recorded so far in FY26. Despite population decline during this period, new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings is $815,000, indicating developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments.
Commercial development approvals amount to $5.6 million in FY26, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Comparatively, Camden - Ellis Lane has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person when measured against Greater Sydney. Nationally, it places among the 28th percentile of areas assessed, indicating more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties. This activity is below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity shows 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 86.0% houses).
This shift may indicate diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The estimated population density is 602 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts project Camden - Ellis Lane will gain 1,400 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.
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Infrastructure
Camden - Ellis Lane has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Spring Farm Riverside, Camden Community Nursery, Camden Town Centre Enhancements, and Evergreen at Spring Farm. The following details those most relevant:.
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Spring Farm Riverside
A flagship masterplanned community comprising 1,100 residential lots alongside the Nepean River, featuring elevated positions with views over Springs Lake and Razorback Mountain. The precinct includes 185 hectares of parklands with boardwalks, BBQ areas, playgrounds, and 24km of bike paths and walkways. Located 5 minutes from Camden and 60 minutes from Sydney CBD, the development offers modern living surrounded by nature with access to local amenities including Woolworths supermarket, Spring Farm Public Primary School, and recreational facilities.
Camden Community Nursery
A community nursery and gardening facility focused on environmental sustainability, offering native plant propagation, educational programs, and community workshops to promote local biodiversity and engagement.
West Camden Water Recycling Plant Upgrade (servicing Gledswood Hills)
Sydney Water has completed the upgrade of the West Camden Water Recycling Plant, doubling capacity to 32 ML/d to serve approximately 176,000 people and support growth across the catchment, including temporary flows from the South West Growth Area until the Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre is operational. Delivery partners were Downer and BMD. Commissioning commenced in late 2024 with construction completion in mid-2025.
Outer Sydney Metropolitan Correctional Precinct
NSW Government concept for a new correctional precinct to address metropolitan prison capacity. A previously examined option in Wollondilly (south-west Sydney) was ruled out by the government in 2018 following site investigations and community opposition. Subsequent government materials and media reporting indicate the state has continued assessing metropolitan capacity solutions and alternative precinct locations (including areas around Greater Parramatta/Camellia), but as of August 2025 no confirmed site, scope or delivery timeline has been announced. The project therefore remains an uncommitted concept under assessment rather than an approved build.
Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2
A 3-kilometre four-lane divided road completing the key east-west link between Menangle Park and Spring Farm. The project will connect Camden Bypass, Hume Motorway and Menangle Road, providing improved access to residential and employment precincts in the Greater Macarthur Growth Area. Expected to divert approximately 30,000 vehicles per day from Narellan Road while providing shared paths for pedestrians and cyclists, and direct access for freight trucks to the Southern Sydney Freight Line terminal. Jacobs Australia has been appointed to design the project and prepare the Review of Environmental Factors.
Menangle and Menangle Park Wastewater and Water Servicing
Enhancing wastewater infrastructure and constructing new water mains to service Menangle's and Menangle Park's growing community. Includes building new wastewater pumping stations and a new 2.2-kilometre water main, supporting approximately 4,750 new homes in the area.
Evergreen, Spring Farm
Evergreen is an AVJennings-led master planned residential community in Spring Farm, NSW. The project delivers turnkey 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes with new parks and open space, and continues to release and construct homes as the estate builds out.
Evergreen Spring Farm
Evergreen is a thriving masterplanned residential community offering modern 3, 4, and 5 bedroom turnkey homes and land lots in Spring Farm. Originally comprising 850 lots across 62 hectares with plans for 885 dwellings, the development features family-friendly parks, walking trails, and excellent connectivity to schools, shopping centers, and transport links including the Hume Highway and nearby train stations. The community includes over 2 hectares of green open space and is located minutes from Narellan Town Centre and Camden.
Employment
Employment conditions in Camden - Ellis Lane rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally
Camden - Ellis Lane has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.3%.
As of June 2025, 7,577 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.8%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's at 60.0%. Leading employment industries include construction, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The area specializes in construction, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.
Professional & technical services have lower representation at 5.7% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 5.3%, while labour force grew by 4.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% during this period. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 shows employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National unemployment was 4.5% with national employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Camden - Ellis Lane's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.
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Income
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Camden - Ellis Lane had a median income of $52,167 and an average income of $63,951 among taxpayers. These figures were below the national averages. Greater Sydney's median income was $56,994 with an average of $80,856 in the same period. By March 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth, estimated median and average incomes for Camden - Ellis Lane would be approximately $57,697 and $70,730 respectively. The 2021 Census showed household, family, and personal incomes in Camden - Ellis Lane clustered around the 66th percentile nationally. The earnings profile indicated that 30.7% of residents (3,986 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to the regional pattern where 30.9% fell into this range. Notably, 31.5% of residents earned more than $3,000 weekly, suggesting strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consumed 15.5% of income, but disposable income remained at the 70th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.
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Housing
Camden - Ellis Lane is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Camden-Ellis Lane's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.6% houses and 14.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Camden-Ellis Lane stood at 37.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.2% and rented ones at 17.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,336, below Sydney metro's average of $2,383. The median weekly rent figure was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $480. Nationally, Camden-Ellis Lane's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Camden - Ellis Lane has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 76.1 percent of all households, including 38.0 percent couples with children, 27.2 percent couples without children, and 10.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.9 percent, with lone person households at 22.3 percent and group households comprising 1.6 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.0.
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Local Schools & Education
Camden - Ellis Lane performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes
The area's university qualification rate is 22.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 15.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (28.3%). Current educational participation is high at 29.2%, comprising 10.7% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 4.0% in tertiary education.
The four schools in Camden - Ellis Lane have a combined enrollment of 2,587 students. School conditions are typical for Australia (ICSEA: 1022), offering balanced educational opportunities with three primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.
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Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Camden-Ellis Lane has 101 active public transport stops. All these stops are bus stops and they are served by 98 different routes. These routes together facilitate 1,847 weekly passenger trips.
The accessibility of transport is rated as good with residents being typically located 230 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 263 daily trips across all routes which equates to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health performance in Camden - Ellis Lane is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts
Camden - Ellis Lane faces significant health challenges. Common health conditions are prevalent across age groups but particularly among older cohorts.
Private health cover is held by approximately 51% of the total population (~6,648 people), slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 55.2%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.0 and 7.4% of residents respectively. 65.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.6% in Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.8% (2,956 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 12.9%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
Camden - Ellis Lane ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Camden - Ellis Lane had a cultural diversity index below average, with 86.2% of its population born in Australia, 93.4% being citizens, and 94.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 71.3% of people in Camden - Ellis Lane, compared to 64.3% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.0%), Australian (29.1%), and Irish (8.7%).
Notable divergences included Maltese at 1.7% (vs regional 1.8%), Polish at 0.9% (vs 0.8%), and Italian at 4.5% (vs 4.7%).
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Age
Camden - Ellis Lane hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
The median age in Camden - Ellis Lane is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 75-84 age group comprises 8.4%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 9.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group grew from 11.1% to 12.9%, and the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 7.3% to 8.4%. Conversely, the 85+ cohort declined from 4.6% to 3.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Camden - Ellis Lane. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 54%, reaching 1,667 people from 1,085. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 69% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.