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Cambewarra NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cambewarra, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cambewarra NSW is 234 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cambewarra is $846 per week ($43,992 per year). Median rent in Cambewarra is $540 per week ($2,340 per month). Cambewarra has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Cambewarra has a population density of 12.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cambewarra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cambewarra is $2,167.

There were 7 recorded offences in Cambewarra in 2025-26, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Cambewarra Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cambewarra Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$846/wk

$43,992 per year

#2834 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$540/wk

$2,340 per month

#435 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.6 per bedroom

Cambewarra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (114) Female 51.9% (123)

Population Density

12.8

people per km²

234 people · 18.3 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$2,303

Family income/wk

Cambewarra Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cambewarra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.1% 49 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.9% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cambewarra Country of Birth

Australia

91.8%

England

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Cambewarra Religion

No Religion

45.6%

Catholic

18.6%

Anglican

15.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.5%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Not stated

2.2%

Baptist

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cambewarra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Cambewarra Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Cambewarra Employment

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Employed full-time

31.2% 62 people

⏰

Employed part-time

27.6% 55 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 5 people

🏠

Not in labour force

38.7% 77 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Cambewarra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.9%

Bachelor Degree

31.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.7%

Postgraduate Degree

7.0%

Certificate I/II

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Cambewarra Occupation

Professionals

33.3%

Managers

15.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.5%

Clerical & Administrative

10.4%

Sales Workers

8.3%

Labourers

8.3%

Community & Personal Service

6.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Cambewarra Field of Study

Engineering

27.7%

Health

22.3%

Management & Commerce

10.6%

Society & Culture

10.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.6%

Creative Arts

6.4%

Architecture & Building

6.4%

Education

3.2%

Agriculture & Environment

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Cambewarra Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cambewarra Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.2%

$4,000+/wk

26.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cambewarra Marital Status

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Married

53.8% 120

↔️

Separated

2.7% 6

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Divorced

5.8% 13

🕊️

Widowed

4.9% 11

👤

Never married

32.7% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cambewarra Ancestry

English

33.0%

Australian

24.1%

Scottish

15.4%

Irish

11.9%

Other

4.1%

Italian

2.9%

Dutch

2.0%

German

2.0%

Greek

1.4%

Hungarian

1.4%

Chinese

0.9%

Welsh

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cambewarra School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

30.6%

Primary — Government

25.0%

Vocational Education

25.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

Pre-school

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Cambewarra Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.4% 15

✅

No need for assistance

96.6% 432

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Cambewarra Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.3% 41

—

Not a volunteer

80.7% 171

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cambewarra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

64.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cambewarra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.7%

Did not go to work

20.0%

Truck

3.2%

Other

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Cambewarra Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.5%

2 vehicles

37.3%

3 vehicles

26.5%

4+ vehicles

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Cambewarra Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

21.8%

4 bedrooms

50.0%

5 bedrooms

24.4%

6+ bedrooms

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Cambewarra Population Mobility

9.3%

moved in the last year

30.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cambewarra Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

461

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cambewarra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Cambewarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.4%

$1-$149/wk

7.0%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500+/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cambewarra Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.8%

Couple — no children under 15

31.1%

Couple — children under 15

23.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

One parent — children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cambewarra Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

2.4% 5

🏅

Previously served

3.3% 7

👤

Never served

94.3% 197

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cambewarra Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.5% 33

—

Did not provide

84.5% 180

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cambewarra Children Ever Born

No children

28.2%

1 child

3.5%

2 children

28.2%

3 children

30.6%

4 children

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Cambewarra When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Cambewarra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.0%

5–14 hours

37.3%

15–29 hours

16.2%

30+ hours

10.8%

Did not do domestic work

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Cambewarra Household Size

1 person

12.9%

2 persons

41.2%

3 persons

24.7%

4 persons

10.6%

5 persons

3.5%

6+ persons

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cambewarra Where Residents Moved From

Same address

204

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Cambewarra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Step family — no other children

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cambewarra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Theft

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Cambewarra Schools

schools nearby

government

1029

avg ICSEA score

216

total students

Cambewarra Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 216 students

1029

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Cambewarra Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,295/wk

Median Rent $540/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Cambewarra

Your weekly income

≈ $9,945/month

Median rent $540/wk

Left after rent $1,755/wk

Rent share 23.5%

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Cambewarra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 117 Income: $900/wk Rent: $250/wk

Beryl

Pop: 117 Income: $703/wk Rent: $410/wk

Billimari

Pop: 117 Income: $833/wk Rent: $220/wk

Borambola

Pop: 117 Income: $783/wk Rent: $205/wk

Conargo

Pop: 117 Income: $767/wk Rent: $125/wk

Dobies Bight

Pop: 117 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cambewarra

What is the population of Cambewarra NSW?

The population of Cambewarra NSW is 234 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.8 people per km².Cambewarra is ranked #6,565 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cambewarra?

The median personal income in Cambewarra NSW is $846 per week, or $43,992 per year.The median household income is $2,295 per week.Family income is $2,303 per week.Cambewarra is ranked #2,834 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cambewarra?

Median rent in Cambewarra NSW is $540 per week ($2,340 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cambewarra ranks #435 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cambewarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cambewarra NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cambewarra?

The median age in Cambewarra NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cambewarra a good suburb to live in?

Cambewarra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 234.The median income is $846/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10762. All dollar figures in AUD.