Camden Park (SA)

Population growth drivers in Camden Park are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Camden Park (SA) is around 3,778. This figure reflects a growth of 440 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,338. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,530 in June 2024, using the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 76 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,071 persons per square kilometer for Camden Park (SA), placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth rate of 13.2% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the state average of 9.0% and the Greater Adelaide region. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 97.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest an above median population growth for national areas. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to expand by 921 persons to reach 4,700 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 19.3% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Camden Park when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Camden Park shows an average of around 25 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 129 homes. As of FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built has resulted in an average of 2.2 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction value of these dwellings is $379,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

In this financial year, $5.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Camden Park has slightly more development per person over the past five years, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. Recent construction comprises 40% detached houses and 60% medium and high-density housing. The location has approximately 142 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Future projections estimate Camden Park to add 728 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Camden Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified two projects that could impact the local area: Mooringe Avenue Development in North Plympton and Tram Grade Separation Projects at Morphettville Racecourse Redevelopment. The River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project is also underway.

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The labour market in Camden Park shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Camden Park has an educated workforce with key services well-represented. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.9%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.0%.

As of September 2025, 75.0% of residents participate in the workforce, higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Only 9.5% work from home. Major industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing has a notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Public administration & safety has limited presence at 6.0%, compared to the regional average of 7.4%. Local employment opportunities appear limited as indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.0% while labour force grew by 3.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Greater Adelaide recorded lower growth rates during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Camden Park's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on 1 July 2023 for financial year 2023, the suburb of Camden Park's median income among taxpayers is $52,892. The average income in this period was $63,082. This figure is below the national average. Comparing with Greater Adelaide, Camden Park's median income is lower at $54,808, and its average income is also lower at $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Camden Park would be approximately $57,546 median and $68,633 average as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, personal income ranks at the 49th percentile with a weekly earning of $797. Household income sits at the 28th percentile. The largest segment comprises 32.0% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 1,208 residents falling into this category. This aligns with the metropolitan region where this cohort also represents 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Camden Park, with only 82.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 26th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Camden Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Camden Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 50.8% houses and 49.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Camden Park was at 26.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.9% and rented ones at 40.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,650, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,562. The median weekly rent was $305, lower than Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Camden Park's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,650 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $305 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 57.5% of all households, including 24.1% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 42.5%, with lone person households at 35.4% and group households comprising 6.7%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Camden Park places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 33.9% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the South Australian average of 25.7% and that of Greater Adelaide at 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 23.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 31.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 10.2% and certificates make up 21.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.4% in tertiary education, 7.4% in primary education, and 4.0% pursuing secondary education.

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

Camden Park has 21 active transport stops serving a mix of lightrail and buses. These stops are covered by 17 routes, providing 2,200 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is excellent with residents typically located 162 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, primarily using cars at an 82% rate, while 9% use buses. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.1, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 9.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 314 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 104 weekly trips per individual stop.

Camden Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Camden Park's health data shows positive outcomes, matching national mortality rate and health condition benchmarks.

Common health conditions are low among the general population but higher in older, at-risk groups. Private health cover is at 52%, slightly below the average SA2 area level of approximately 1,962 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.1%) and mental health issues (7.9%), with 71.5% of residents reporting no medical ailments compared to Greater Adelaide's 67.9%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. There are 15.4% of residents aged 65 and over (581 people), lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.3%, but still ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

Camden Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Camden Park's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 31.2% of residents born overseas and 30.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Camden Park, accounting for 40.2% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 6.2% of Camden Park's population, higher than the regional average of 1.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (23.9%), Australian (21.7%), and Other (14.7%), with the latter being significantly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 9.7%. Certain ethnic groups showed notable variations: Greek residents made up 3.8% of Camden Park's population, compared to 2.0% regionally; Serbian residents accounted for 0.5%, versus 0.4%; and German residents comprised 5.0%, close to the regional average of 5.1%.

Camden Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Camden Park has a median age of 35, which is younger than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and slightly below Australia's national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group is strongly represented in Camden Park at 22.9%, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 7.9%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 21.6% to 22.9% of the population. Conversely, the 85+ cohort has declined from 3.0% to 2.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Camden Park's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 group is projected to grow by 35%, adding 139 people and reaching a total of 536 from its current figure of 396.