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Camden Haven
525 km²
Far older than most similar areas, Camden Haven is a retirement-heavy community where the typical resident is 58. It is a place where 38% of the population are seniors, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011. This aging trend is reflected in the local lifestyle, with many residents owning their homes outright and a high number of people providing unpaid care. The area feels distinctly residential and quiet, with very few children and a strong connection to traditional Australian and English roots.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 38% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 account for only 13%, which is well below the New South Wales average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a very low proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 47.1% and 42.7% respectively.
English is the dominant language, with 93.8% of people using it at home. Only 2.2% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average.
The community is split between those with a faith and those without, with 55.6% identifying as Christian and 37.4% reporting no religion.
Education levels are generally lower than the state average, with only 37.6% of residents having completed Year 12. About 14.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,089 a week. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.
Health needs are high here, as 41.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 9.1% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 18.3% of people pitching in. There is also a higher rate of unpaid carers and a notable number of former Defence Force members.
Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical size of 2.2 people. About 28.6% of residents live alone, while couples without children make up the largest group at 45.6%.
Home ownership is very high, with 52.7% of homes owned outright. Detached houses are the norm for 84.4% of residents, and renting is far less common than in the rest of the state.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.6% of people use public transport to get to work. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and 12.1% of workers now work from home.
Migration is steady, with nearly 40% of people moving in the last five years. However, there are very few recent arrivals from overseas compared to the state average.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country, with a rate of 42.6%. The most common industries for those employed are health care and construction.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are far from schools, groceries, and health services.