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The median house price in Camden is $1.20m, with units at $670k. House values have moved 4.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Camden has an estimated 3,545 residents, up from 3,378 at the 2021 Census — a change of 167 people, or 4.9%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. That puts 779 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Drawing on ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by AreaSearch since the Census, Camden's population is estimated at approximately 3,545 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 167 residents (4.9%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,378 residents. This estimate is based on a resident count of 3,533 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 58 validated new addresses since the Census. Such figures represent a density of 779 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 4.9% post-census growth rate for Camden is within 2.2 percentage points of the state level (7.1%), showing steady growth. Recent population growth has been largely supported by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 66.0% of the overall population increases. AreaSearch utilizes ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For areas where this is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age bracket growth trends from these data sets are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic forecasts suggest Camden will grow at a rate slightly below the national median, increasing by 212 residents by 2041 according to collective SA2 projections, representing a total rise of 5.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
63 new dwellings have been approved in Camden over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An evaluation of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch, mapped from statistical area statistics, indicates that the suburb of Camden averages approximately 12 approved dwellings per year, representing an estimated 63 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, approvals stand at 23. Given that construction has historically brought an average of 4.1 new residents per dwelling annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand is outpacing supply, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition. The average value of these new approvals is $815,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the premium, higher-end segment of the market.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $2.2 million this financial year, reinforcing the mainly residential orientation of local development. Compared to Greater Sydney, building activity per capita in the suburb of Camden is 16.0% lower, placing it in the 57th percentile of areas evaluated across the country. Recent construction is dominated by freestanding homes at 73.0%, with townhouses and apartments making up the remaining 27.0%, sustaining the low-density profile of the community and attracting buyers seeking detached houses. Reflecting about 270 people per residential approval, the suburb of Camden exhibits classic low-density indicators. Projections indicate that the suburb of Camden will gain 200 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Under current construction trends, incoming housing supply is poised to satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds these forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Camden
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Camden, worth an estimated $945 million. A further 79 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.9 billion. 33 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning initiatives are primary drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects likely to impact the community. Important projects include Spring Farm Riverside, Camden Community Nursery, Camden Lakeside Stage 3 & 4 (Elderslie), and Camden Town Centre Enhancements, with key details provided in the list below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Camden Community Nursery
The Camden Community Nursery is a purpose-built facility designed to support local biodiversity through the propagation of native plants. It serves as an educational hub providing workshops on sustainable gardening, environmental conservation, and local flora management for the community and schools.
Spring Farm Riverside
A flagship masterplanned community by Cornish Group 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.
Camden Lakeside Stage 3 & 4 (Elderslie)
Final stages of the established Camden Lakeside golf course community, delivering premium residential lots overlooking the lake and fairways.
Camden Town Centre Enhancements
Revitalization of Camden's historic town centre with improved streetscapes, public spaces, heritage conservation, and enhanced retail and dining precincts. The project aims to strengthen Camden's role as a regional centre while preserving its historic character and community identity.
Elderslie Village Centre
The Elderslie Village Centre is a proposed neighbourhood retail hub designed to serve the Elderslie Urban Release Area. The project includes a maximum gross floor area of 2,500m2 for business and retail premises, featuring a supermarket, specialty shops, and medical facilities. Development is currently contingent upon the finalisation of the Elderslie E1 Local Centre Masterplan by Camden Council. The vision includes a vibrant civic square, pedestrian-friendly links, and potential shop-top housing to create a community focal point.
Camden Town Centre Urban Design Framework
A framework to guide the future development of the Camden Town Centre, focusing on enhancing its unique heritage character while accommodating growth. The plan addresses building design, public spaces, and traffic management.
Springs Road/Macarthur Roundabout Upgrade
Road infrastructure upgrade including construction of a new roundabout, stormwater drainage works, pavement construction, provision of shared pathway, reconstruction of traffic islands at the intersection of Macarthur Road and Camden Bypass exit, watermain adjustment, and landscaping works to improve local traffic flow and connectivity in the growing Spring Farm area.
Camden Civic Centre Renewal
A $9.9 million renewal and upgrade of the Camden Civic Centre to modernise the facility and improve its amenities for community and cultural events. The project is funded by the NSW Government and Camden Council.
2,326 residents of Camden are employed, from a labour force of 2,368. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 79.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,178, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Camden features a qualified labor force with solid representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 1.8%, and an estimated job growth rate of 10.3% over the prior year, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. In March 2026, working residents numbered 2,326, with unemployment sitting 2.4% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Labor participation is high at 79.7%, compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 31.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure reflects Covid-19 lock-down conditions. The major employment sectors for residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The construction sector is particularly prominent, employing workers at 1.8 times the regional rate. Conversely, finance & insurance represents a minor share, employing only 2.0% of the local workforce compared to 7.3% in Greater Sydney. Although local jobs exist, comparison of the Census working population against local resident numbers suggests a significant portion of residents travel outside the area for work. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS data for the broader statistical area shows that for the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 10.3% and the labor force expanded by 10.6%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. This differs from Greater Sydney, where employment and labor force both rose by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspectives on prospective demand in the suburb of Camden. These five and ten-year projections are mapped against local occupations to estimate trends. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, rates vary by industry. Weighting these projections against the local employment composition suggests employment for residents will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, assuming a simple weighting extrapolation that excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Camden is $1,650 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $865 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,511 a year against an average of $63,147. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode ATO statistics for the financial year 2023 show that incomes in the suburb of Camden are below the national benchmark, with a median of $51,511 and an average of $63,147. This is lower than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $56,827 for the median and $69,664 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, individual weekly income sits at the 61st percentile ($865 weekly), while household income ranks in the 44th percentile.
In terms of brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings range accounts for 32.6% of residents (1,155 individuals), close to the wider regional share of 30.9%. Housing affordability is tight, with residents retaining only 81.2% of their income, placing the area in the 41st percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the community in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Camden had 1,283 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 8% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,143 a month. Rent absorbs 24.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the last Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Camden consisted of 74.0% separate houses and 25.9% semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to the Sydney metro ratio of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Camden exceeded metropolitan levels at 30.9%, with remaining residences being mortgaged (35.5%) or rented (33.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,143, which is below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while weekly rent was recorded at $400, compared to $470 for metropolitan Sydney.
Locally, mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Camden counted 1,283 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 64.5% of all households, consisting of couples with children (28.8%), couples without children (22.9%), and single-parent households (12.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for 35.5%, where lone persons represent 33.5% and group households represent 1.9%. The median household size of 2.4 persons is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.9% of adults in Camden hold a university qualification, including 15.7% with a bachelor degree and 5.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,648 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,035 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment presents challenges, as university qualification rates (23.9%) are below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are held by 15.7% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical expertise is strong, with 41.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificate level credentials (28.9%). Educational enrollment is high, with 31.5% of the local population actively undertaking study. This group includes 11.2% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary schools, and 4.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Camden reaches 38 stops on 78 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of transit options indicates 38 active bus stops operate in the suburb of Camden. These stops are served by 78 distinct routes, which accommodate 1,945 passenger trips weekly. Transport access is excellent, with residents living an average of 163 meters from a stop. As a residential community, commuting is mostly outward, with cars being the main transport mode at 88% and walking at 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 per household, exceeding the regional average. Census data from 2021 indicates that 31.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by pandemic conditions.
Service frequency averages 277 daily trips across all transit routes, representing roughly 51 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.2% of residents in Camden report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 10.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Significant health issues exist in the suburb of Camden based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with common conditions present across the demographic profile, particularly among older residents. Private health coverage is slightly below the average SA2 area, standing at approximately 52% of the population (~1,840 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and mental health challenges are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.6% and 9.3% of residents, respectively. A total of 62.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Health indicators for the working-age cohort are standard. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 21.5% of the community (762 people), higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Seniors face some health challenges, though these rank lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Camden is largely Australian-born, at 85.2% of residents, with 6.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.4%) and English (29.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Camden ranks below average in cultural diversity indicators. Residents born in Australia make up 85.2% of the population, 90.6% are citizens, and 93.9% speak only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 68.1% of residents, compared to 49.2% in Greater Sydney. Ancestry details show that the top parent birthplaces are Australian at 30.4% (well above the regional average of 17.8%), English at 29.3% (well above the regional average of 19.0%), and Irish at 8.8%. Specific ethnic backgrounds show notable variances: Maltese is overrepresented at 1.1% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Welsh stands at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and South Australian is at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Camden is 43. 23.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 43 in the suburb of Camden is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution reveals a high concentration of 75 - 84 year-olds (8.6%), while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller (12.5%) than in Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 12.6% to 14.4%, and the 45 to 54 cohort grew from 13.5% to 15.2%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 demographic decreased from 12.3% to 10.7%, and the 85+ cohort declined from 4.7% to 3.4%.
By 2041, demographic projections point to shifts in age structures. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to grow by 132 individuals (43%) from 304 to 437. The combined 65+ age brackets will represent 84% of total population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area. In contrast, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age brackets are projected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Camden
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 58 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,378 at the 2021 Census → 3,545 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10769). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.