Camden Park (SA)

Population growth drivers in Camden Park are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Camden Park (SA) is around 3,503. This figure reflects a growth of 165 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,338. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,482 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 77 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,848 persons per square kilometer, placing Camden Park (SA) in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, the suburb has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, outperforming its SA3 area. The primary driver for population growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 97.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. According to demographic trends, an above median population growth is projected for Camden Park (SA), with an expected expansion of 889 persons to reach 4,392 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 27.6% 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 shows Camden Park averaged around 23 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 118 homes. In FY-26 so far, 10 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 gained an average of 2.5 new residents annually, indicating solid demand supporting property values. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $379,000.

This year, $23.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Camden Park maintains comparable new home approvals per person, consistent with broader market balance. Recent construction comprises 42.0% standalone homes and 58.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 169 people per approval, Camden Park reflects a low-density area.

By 2041, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Camden Park to grow by 966 residents. Construction pace is maintaining with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population grows.

Camden Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects expected to affect the region: Mooringe Avenue Development in North Plympton, Tram Grade Separation Projects at Morphettville Racecourse Redevelopment, and River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

AreaSearch assessment positions Camden Park ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Camden Park has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Employment grew by 2.2% over the past year (June 2025). As of June 2025, 2,133 residents are employed with a workforce participation rate of 68.2%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing has notable concentration (1.5 times the regional average).

Public administration & safety has limited presence at 6.0% compared to the regional average of 7.4%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, with a lower Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.2%, labour force by 2.5%, raising unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts (Sep-22) project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Camden Park's industry mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.7% in five years and 14.0% in ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Camden Park's median income among taxpayers is $52,892, with an average of $63,082. This is slightly lower than the national average. Greater Adelaide has a median income of $52,592 and an average of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Camden Park would be approximately $59,678 (median) and $71,175 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census reports that personal income ranks at the 49th percentile ($797 weekly), while household income is at the 28th percentile. Income distribution shows that the largest segment comprises 32.0% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,120 residents). Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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 housing structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 50.8% houses and 49.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 63.9% houses and 36.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Camden Park stood at 26.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.9% and rented ones at 40.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,650, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,745. Median weekly rent in Camden Park was $305, compared to Adelaide metro's $310. Nationally, Camden Park's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,650 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below 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 make up 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 2.3.

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 stands out regionally with university qualification rates at 33.9% of residents aged 15+, exceeding 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 at 7.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Trade and technical skills are prominent with 31.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 21.5%.

Educational participation is notably high at 26.7%, with 8.4% currently enrolled in tertiary education, 7.4% in primary education, and 4.0% pursuing secondary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Camden Park has 22 active public transport stops, all of which serve buses. These stops are covered by 16 different bus routes that together offer 2,036 weekly passenger trips. The park's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 162 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 290 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 92 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 relatively positive outcomes.

Prevalence of common health conditions among its residents is low compared to the general population but higher than national averages for older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 52% (~1,819 people) have private health cover, slightly above the average SA2 area rate. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.1% of residents) and mental health issues (7.9%). Around 71.5% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.9% in Greater Adelaide. About 15.5% of residents are aged 65 and over (542 people), lower than the 17.6% in Greater Adelaide.

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% 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 its population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 6.2%, higher than the 3.1% regional average.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (23.9%), Australian (21.7%), and Other (14.7%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Greeks made up 3.8% in Camden Park compared to 6.1% regionally, Serbians were at 0.5% (matching the regional figure), and Germans constituted 5.0% versus 4.6% regionally.

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 at 23.0%, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 8.0%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 21.6% to 23.0% of the population. Conversely, the 85+ cohort has declined from 3.0% to 2.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Camden Park's age structure. The 25-34 group is projected to grow by 23%, adding 186 people to reach a total of 992 from the current figure of 805.