Council (LGA) · Area profile
Camden
202 km²
Daily life in Camden revolves around family and home, with a typical resident aged just 33. The area has grown rapidly, adding over 62,000 people since 2011 to become a major hub of large households and young children. This is a prosperous community where high incomes and a high proportion of detached houses are common. It is a place of significant movement, with over half the population having moved here in the last five years.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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Camden is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with children under 15 making up 25.2% of the population. This is among the highest rates for similar areas, while the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure.
The area has seen a rise in cultural diversity, with the share of people born overseas climbing to 23.0% since 2011. While this is higher than most similar areas, it remains well below the New South Wales average.
People using another language at home have increased significantly to 22.5% since 2011. Most of these residents speak English well, with only 2.3% reporting little or no English proficiency.
Christianity remains the most common faith at 58.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 25.3% of the community, which is far below the national average.
The community is well-qualified, with 21.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has also risen sharply to 57.6% since 2011.
This is a high-earning area where typical weekly household income is $2,353, well above the national figure. Nearly a third of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011.
Residents are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 23.8%, which is well below the national average. Only 4.6% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 35.3% of people caring for children, well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering has fallen to 9.1% since 2011.
The First Nations community is relatively large and does well, with a Year 12 completion rate of 45.9% and an unemployment rate of only 4.5%, which is well below the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (69.1%) and the fact that very few people live alone.
The landscape is dominated by detached houses, which make up 92.5% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 92.2% having three or more bedrooms, though typical mortgage payments are high at $2,500 a month.
Cars are essential for most, as only 1.1% of people commute by public transport. However, working from home has become very common, rising to 28.7% since 2011.
Camden is a high-growth area where 50.8% of residents have moved in within the last five years, far above the national average.
The workforce is active, with 69.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the state average. Common industries include health care, construction, and education.
The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It is seeing massive growth, with the population estimate rising 22% since 2021, far above the state average.
The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, with 957mm annually. Temperatures are typical for the region.
Camden is a safe area with a recorded offence rate that is much lower than most similar places. Theft and robbery rates are among the lowest at this level.
While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is not very walkable for other needs. Access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.