Camden Park · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Camden Park

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A shift toward smaller, more affordable living defines Camden Park, where detached houses are far less common than in other areas. Renting is much more prevalent here than across the state, with nearly 39% of households paying rent. This creates a housing landscape that is more diverse and accessible than the typical South Australian suburb.

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📍 Camden Park, Suburb / Locality

Where Camden Park sits — Median rent (weekly)

$305 ▲ +22.0%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Camden Park — higher than 59% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Camden Park$305
5038, SA $315
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $305, which is about the same as the South Australian figure. Monthly mortgage payments usually sit around $1,650, slightly above the state average but a little below the national figure.

$305 ▲ +22.0%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $280
  • 2021: $305

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,650 ▲ +8.8%

Higher than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,500
  • 2021: $1,650

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Camden Park, the largest group is $200–$349 at 49%, followed by $350–$549 (34%) and Under $200 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Camden Park splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (38%) and $1,000–$1,799 (37%), with Under $1,000 at 19%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far more common here than in most areas, reaching 38.8%, while those who own their home outright are well below the state and national figures at 25.2%.

38.8% ▼ -0.4%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 38.9%
  • 2016: 38.9%
  • 2021: 38.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.2% ▼ -4.0%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 26.2%
  • 2016: 24.7%
  • 2021: 25.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Camden Park, the largest group is Rented at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are far less common here than across the state, making up only 50.7% of homes. This is consistent with the fact that homes with three or more bedrooms are far below the national figure at 54.1%.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

50.7% ▲ +1.1%

Lower than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 50.2%
  • 2016: 49.9%
  • 2021: 50.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

54.1% ▲ +11.0%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 48.7%
  • 2016: 52.1%
  • 2021: 54.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Camden Park, Separate house is the majority at 51%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 34%.

Bedrooms per home

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Camden Park splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (44%) and 2 bedrooms (39%), with 4 bedrooms at 10%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Camden Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40211/camden-park/topic/housing-dwellings