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Camden South NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Camden South NSW is 4,595 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Camden South is $929 per week ($48,308 per year). Median rent in Camden South is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Camden South has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Camden South has a population density of 1084.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Camden South is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Camden South is $2,200.

There were 10 recorded offences in Camden South in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (3 offences).

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Camden South Population

residents (Census 2021)

Camden South Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$929/wk

$48,308 per year

#1820 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$2,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Camden South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (2,215) Female 51.7% (2,373)

Population Density

1084.7

people per km²

4,595 people · 4.2 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,318

Family income/wk

Camden South 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)

Camden South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.3% 586 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.7% 738 dwellings

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

Camden South Country of Birth

Australia

94.5%

England

4.6%

Germany

0.4%

Chile

0.3%

India

0.2%

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

Camden South Religion

No Religion

34.2%

Catholic

29.0%

Anglican

24.6%

Not stated

4.1%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Baptist

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Camden South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.5%

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

Camden South Languages Spoken at Home

Other

24.3%

Spanish

17.1%

Italian

14.3%

Mandarin

11.4%

Russian

8.6%

Serbian

7.1%

Cantonese

7.1%

Croatian

5.7%

Greek

4.3%

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

Camden South Employment

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Employed full-time

40.5% 1,296 people

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Employed part-time

20.8% 664 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 62 people

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Not in labour force

36.8% 1,175 people

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

Camden South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.2%

Bachelor Degree

23.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Postgraduate Degree

7.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

Camden South Occupation

Professionals

28.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.0%

Clerical & Administrative

13.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.2%

Managers

12.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

Labourers

4.6%

Sales Workers

4.5%

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

Camden South Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.7%

Engineering

16.6%

Education

14.2%

Society & Culture

13.3%

Health

11.3%

Architecture & Building

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.4%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.8%

Agriculture & Environment

2.2%

Information Technology

2.0%

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

Camden South Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Camden South Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.4%

$4,000+/wk

12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Camden South Marital Status

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Married

54.3% 1,945

↔️

Separated

3.1% 111

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Divorced

8.1% 291

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Widowed

5.2% 186

👤

Never married

29.2% 1,046

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Camden South Ancestry

English

32.7%

Australian

32.4%

Irish

9.5%

Scottish

8.6%

Other

4.1%

Italian

3.3%

German

2.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Maltese

1.2%

Dutch

1.0%

Greek

0.8%

Chinese

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Camden South School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.7%

Secondary — Government

19.5%

Pre-school

13.9%

Vocational Education

10.2%

Primary — Catholic

8.4%

Secondary — Catholic

6.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.6%

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

Camden South Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 464

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 8,415

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

Camden South Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.7% 508

—

Not a volunteer

85.3% 2,939

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Camden South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.3%

$300-$449/mo

2.8%

$450-$599/mo

1.9%

$600-$799/mo

0.7%

$800-$999/mo

3.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

22.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

16.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Camden South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.1%

Did not go to work

22.9%

Car (passenger)

3.2%

Truck

1.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Train

0.5%

Walked only

0.4%

Bus

0.3%

Bicycle

0.2%

Other

0.2%

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

Camden South Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.4%

1 vehicle

27.3%

2 vehicles

43.2%

3 vehicles

16.7%

4+ vehicles

10.4%

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

Camden South Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.9%

2 bedrooms

7.2%

3 bedrooms

43.0%

4 bedrooms

37.9%

5 bedrooms

9.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

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

Camden South Population Mobility

11.6%

moved in the last year

30.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Camden South Indigenous Population

3.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

339

Indigenous residents

8,557

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Camden South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

391

Arthritis

185

Asthma

179

Heart disease

121

Diabetes

121

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Camden South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Camden South Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.6%

Couple — no children

25.3%

Couple — no children under 15

15.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Camden South Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 11

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Previously served

2.3% 81

👤

Never served

97.3% 3,372

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Camden South Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 450

—

Did not provide

86.9% 2,987

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Camden South Children Ever Born

No children

26.6%

1 child

10.3%

2 children

35.5%

3 children

19.1%

4 children

6.5%

5+ children

2.0%

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

Camden South When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

110

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2020

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

Camden South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.2%

5–14 hours

31.8%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

13.0%

Did not do domestic work

20.2%

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

Camden South Household Size

1 person

18.7%

2 persons

34.8%

3 persons

16.4%

4 persons

17.6%

5 persons

9.2%

6+ persons

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Camden South Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,887

Moved from NSW

372

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

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

Camden South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.5%

Step family — no other children

8.2%

Blended family — no other children

3.2%

Other couple — children only

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Camden South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 10 total

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Camden South Schools

schools nearby

government

1006

avg ICSEA score

4,970

total students

St Paul's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 622 students

1047

ICSEA

Camden South Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 712 students

1021

ICSEA

Mawarra Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 386 students

1017

ICSEA

Elderslie Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 539 students

1011

ICSEA

Spring Farm Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 866 students

1009

ICSEA

Elderslie High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 857 students

988

ICSEA

Cawdor Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 76 students

982

ICSEA

Camden High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 912 students

976

ICSEA

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

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Camden South Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,032/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.1%

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

If you earn X in Camden South

Your weekly income

≈ $8,805/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,582/wk

Rent share 22.1%

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Income: $820/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $140/wk

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Income: $1,010/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $110/wk

Camden South vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

North Wollongong

Pop: 2,299 Income: $709/wk Rent: $395/wk

Hay (NSW)

Pop: 2,300 Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk

Llanarth (NSW)

Pop: 2,302 Income: $1,001/wk Rent: $440/wk

Cliftleigh

Pop: 2,309 Income: $937/wk Rent: $435/wk

Kootingal

Pop: 2,313 Income: $760/wk Rent: $320/wk

McMahons Point

Pop: 2,315 Income: $1,664/wk Rent: $580/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Camden South

What is the population of Camden South NSW?

The population of Camden South NSW is 4,595 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1084.7 people per km².Camden South is ranked #1,690 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Camden South?

The median personal income in Camden South NSW is $929 per week, or $48,308 per year.The median household income is $2,032 per week.Family income is $2,318 per week.Camden South is ranked #1,820 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Camden South?

Median rent in Camden South NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Camden South ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Camden South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Camden South NSW is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Camden South?

The median age in Camden South NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Camden South a good suburb to live in?

Camden South is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,595.The median income is $929/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% 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: 10772. All dollar figures in AUD.