Camden

An assessment of population growth drivers in Camden reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Camden's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 3,349 people. This figure reflects a decrease of 29 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,378. The estimation is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and their analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, indicating a resident population of 3,498 for Camden and surrounding areas applied by ABS. This decrease results in a population density ratio of approximately 736 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed significantly to population growth, accounting for about 66% of overall gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where necessary. These projections indicate a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas for Camden, expecting an addition of 253 persons by 2041. This projected growth reflects an increase of approximately 5.6% over the 17-year period from 2024 to 2041.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Camden, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Camden has received around 12 dwelling approvals per year on average over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 60 homes. As of FY-26, six approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per new home constructed over these five years is zero.

This indicates that supply meets or exceeds demand, offering more buyer choices and supporting potential population growth beyond projections. The average construction cost value of new homes in Camden is $815,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Compared to Greater Sydney, Camden has 19.0% less new development per person but ranks among the 55th percentile nationally.

Recent construction consists of 64.0% detached dwellings and 36.0% townhouses or apartments, providing a mix of housing types catering to various price ranges. There are approximately 285 people per dwelling approval in Camden, indicating a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Camden is projected to grow by 188 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Camden has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eleven projects likely to impact the region. Notable ones are Spring Farm Riverside, Camden Community Nursery, Camden Lakeside Stage 3 & 4 (Elderslie), and Camden Town Centre Enhancements. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Camden ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Camden has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.8% in June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.0%. There were 1,970 residents employed as of June 2025, with a workforce participation rate of 56.7%, below Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction is particularly strong, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

Finance & insurance has limited presence at 2.0% compared to the regional 7.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 5.0%, labour force by 4.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Camden's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 on Camden's median income among taxpayers at $51,511 and average at $63,147. This is below the national average of approximately $68,000 (median) and $92,000 (average). Comparing to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856 shows Camden has lower income levels. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Camden would be approximately $58,007 (median) and $71,110 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals personal income ranks at the 61st percentile ($865 weekly), while household income sits at the 44th percentile. Income analysis shows the largest segment comprises 32.6% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,091 residents), similar to surrounding regions where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 81.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 41st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Camden is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Camden's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 74.0% houses and 25.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Camden was at 30.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.5% and rented ones at 33.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,143, below Sydney metro's average of $2,383. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Sydney metro's $480. Nationally, Camden's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Camden features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 64.5% of all households, including 28.8% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 12.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.5%, with lone person households at 33.5% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.0.

The educational profile of Camden exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area has lower university qualification rates at 23.9% compared to Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 41.3% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 28.9%. Educational participation is high, with 31.5% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (11.2%), secondary (8.3%), and tertiary (4.6%).

Camden's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,648 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1035) with balanced educational opportunities. These schools focus on primary education; secondary options are available in surrounding areas. The area serves as an education hub with 49.2 school places per 100 residents, attracting students from nearby communities compared to the regional average of 16.8.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Camden has 31 active public transport stops. These are served by a mix of bus routes totalling 78. Together, they facilitate 1,747 weekly passenger trips.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 163 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 249 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 56 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Camden is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Camden faces significant health challenges, as indicated by health data. The area has a higher rate of private health cover at approximately 52%, compared to the average SA2 area and Greater Sydney's 55.2%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.6%) and mental health issues (9.3%). Conversely, 62.2% of residents report no medical ailments, lower than Greater Sydney's 71.6%. Camden has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 12.9%. The health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Camden ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Camden's population showed lower cultural diversity, with 85.2% born in Australia, 90.6% being citizens, and 93.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 68.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 64.3%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.4%), English (29.3%), and Irish (8.8%).

Notably, Maltese (1.1% vs regional 1.8%), Welsh (0.7% vs 0.4%), and South African (0.7% vs 0.4%) groups were relatively more represented in Camden.

Camden hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Camden is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 years make up 9.4% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years constitute 10.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of individuals aged 15-24 has increased from 9.6% to 11.3%, while the share of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 11.4% to 10.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 75-84 age cohort will increase by 143 people (45%), from 314 to 458. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 years and above are projected to account for 80% of total population growth. Conversely, the 25-34 age group and those aged 0-4 years are expected to experience population declines.