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Camden

NSW 2570 • Greater Sydney

3,378
Population (2021)
$44,980
Median Income
4.64 km²
Area
82m
Elevation
HistoricHeritage TownMacarthur RegionRural CharacterRetirees

About Camden

Camden is a historic town and suburb located 65 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD in the Macarthur region. With a population of around 3,200, the suburb has a mature demographic with the average age being 60+. Home ownership is strong at 66%, with a higher proportion of single-person households (58%) reflecting its appeal to retirees and downsizers.

Established in 1840 on land originally belonging to wool pioneer John Macarthur, Camden retains significant heritage charm with its historic Argyle Street lined with heritage buildings, cafes and specialty shops. The town features 22 parks covering 27% of its area and is home to Camden Park House (1832-1835). As the original administrative centre of Camden Council, it serves as a hub for the surrounding growth areas while maintaining its rural character and community atmosphere.

Camden falls under postcode 2570 and is governed by Camden Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Camden electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2570
Urban Area
Camden
LGA
Camden
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Camden
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.06°, 150.69°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.64 km²
Elevation
82m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Macarthur Station
12 km
T8 Airport & South Line / T2 Inner West

Bus Services

  • 895 — Macarthur Station 20-25 min
  • 896, 898 — Narellan, Campbelltown 15-30 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
65 km
By Train
90-110 min (via Macarthur)
By Car (Peak)
75-100 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55-65 min

🛣️ Bus connection required to Macarthur Station for train

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Town centre shops and cafes walkable

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Murray Street & South Argyle Street Camden 2570 NSW
  • Woolworths
    35 Oxley Street Camden 2570 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Camden, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Nant Gwylan and Garden
Exeter Street, Camden • SHR #00243
St Johns Anglican Church Precinct
6-22 Menangle Road, Camden • SHR #02006

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,143
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,230
Census 2021
3,378
▲ 4.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,492
Income 2021
$44,980
▲ 20.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,714
Born Overseas 473

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 151
  • 2. New Zealand 39
  • 3. Scotland 26
  • 4. South Africa 18
  • 5. Germany 16
  • 6. Ireland 14
  • 7. Philippines 13
  • 8. Thailand 9
  • 9. United States 9
  • 10. Greece 8
  • 11. Indonesia 8
  • 12. Wales 8
  • 13. Chile 7
  • 14. Croatia 7
  • 15. Poland 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,396
English 1,347
Irish 403
Scottish 326
German 153
Italian 152
Australian Aboriginal 124
Maltese 52
Chinese 39
Greek 34

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,961
Both parents born in Australia
635
Both parents born overseas
438
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
63.3%
No Religion
28.4%
Buddhism
0.7%
Islam
0.3%
Hinduism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
201 (6.0%)
5-14 years
417 (12.3%)
15-19 years
162 (4.8%)
20-24 years
162 (4.8%)
25-34 years
385 (11.4%)
35-44 years
427 (12.6%)
45-54 years
456 (13.5%)
55-64 years
373 (11.0%)
65-74 years
357 (10.6%)
75-84 years
285 (8.4%)
85+ years
159 (4.7%)

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