Kirkham
NSW 2570 • New South Wales
About Kirkham
Kirkham is a small, largely undeveloped locality in the Macarthur Region of south-west Sydney, situated within Camden Council approximately 64 kilometres from the Sydney CBD. With a population of around 690 residents recorded in the 2021 census, the area is characterised by flood-prone low-lying land that has preserved much of its rural and heritage character. The locality has deep historical roots — in 1810, explorer John Oxley was granted 600 acres here, naming the property Kirkham after his birthplace in Yorkshire, England.
Kirkham is home to the heritage-listed Camelot House, a grand Victorian property designed by architect John Horbury Hunt circa 1888 that became nationally recognised as the filming location for the popular TV series A Place to Call Home (2013–2018). The suburb sits between the heritage town of Camden and the growing suburb of Narellan, placing residents within easy reach of Camden's boutique shops, cafés, and the Camden Valley Way retail corridor. Despite its proximity to Sydney's expanding South West growth corridor, Kirkham retains a quiet, semi-rural feel that attracts history enthusiasts and those seeking large blocks near Sydney.
Kirkham falls under postcode 2570 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 895, 896 — Camden Town Centre / Campbelltown Station 20–35 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Park-and-ride at Macarthur is the most practical commute option.
A semi-rural locality with minimal footpaths and no walkable retail. A car is essential; Camden town centre and Narellan are short drives away.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Camden High School ICSEA 976300 Cawdor Rd
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Camden Public School ICSEA 1041John St
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Camden South Public School ICSEA 1021Hume Hwy
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Cawdor Public School ICSEA 982865 Cawdor Rd
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229 Macquarie Grove Road
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Mawarra Public School ICSEA 1017Macarthur Rd
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Mount Hunter Public School ICSEA 1054165 Burragorang Rd
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Cobbitty Road
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229 Macquarie Grove Road
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Cobbitty Public School ICSEA 1021Cobbitty Rd
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Elderslie Public School ICSEA 1011170 Lodges Road
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60 Central Avenue
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Kirkham by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Kirkham Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Kirkham" under Suburb