Camden

Camden is a young community where children under 15 make up 24.9% of the population, a figure well above the national average. This youthfulness is reflected in the typical age of 33, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 23.5% were born overseas, which is well below the New South Wales figure. This proportion has fallen significantly since 2011, with Australian, English, Italian, and Irish being the most common ancestries.

About 23.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national average. However, this is a sharp drop from 2011, when nearly three-quarters of the population spoke another language.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 58.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 24.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure, though this group has grown since 2011.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with the proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher climbing to 21.3% since 2011. While school enrolments are among the largest at this level, there are much fewer schools per 1,000 children than in similar areas.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical weekly household earning $2,340, which is well above the national figure. A significant 32% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a massive increase from just 4.8% in 2011.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 23.5% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Only 4.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Family care is a major part of life here, with 34.5% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. Unpaid housework is also more common than in most areas, while volunteering is much lower.

Homes are typically large, averaging 3.1 people per household. Couples with children make up 68.9% of families, and very few people—just 13.9%—live alone, which is far below the national figure.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, making up 92.5% of dwellings. This is a high-cost market where typical weekly rents are $500 and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,500, both of which are well above national averages.

Cars are essential, as only 2.3% of homes have no motor vehicle and commuting by public transport is very low at 1.2%. However, working from home is much more common here than in the rest of Australia, at 28.8%.

The area is experiencing rapid turnover, with nearly half of all residents (49.8%) having moved house in the last five years. This growth is driven by domestic migration, as recent overseas arrivals are much lower than the national average.

Working life is strong, with 68.1% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. The unemployment rate is very low at 3.5%, with many residents working in construction, health, and education.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as many residents live far from essential services. Only 21.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and 45.4% are within walking distance of groceries, both of which are far below the state average.