Camden Park
Household income at the 98.2nd percentile nationally puts Camden Park in a rare tier, yet the suburb holds only 2,233 residents across 10.37 square kilometres, giving it a density of 215 people per km2, far below Sydney's typical urban suburbs. The median house price of $1,602,500 sits well above state averages, and 92.3% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, reflecting deliberate development for large family households. Average household size of 3.3 is 0.8 above national, and the 61.9% mortgage rate signals a younger ownership cohort still paying down substantial debt. The local workforce is well-educated, with university qualifications at 33.1%, which is 3.0 percentage points above the national figure.
Population
2,233
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$3,219/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
9
Median House
$1.6M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $1,602,500 places Camden Park firmly in the premium tier for greater Sydney's southwest. Prices rose 15.4% from $1,525,000 in 2024 to $1,760,000 in 2025, a strong one-year gain. Stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 97.5%, with apartments at just 2.5%, so buyers compete for a consistent product type rather than mixed formats. A remarkable 92.3% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, catering to the large average household size of 3.3. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,600 and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 18.7%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite a median price well above NSW average. Outright owners represent 32.3% while 61.9% carry mortgages, consistent with a relatively recent growth suburb where many buyers entered in the past decade.
For Buyers
The median house price of $1,602,500 places Camden Park firmly in the premium tier for greater Sydney's southwest. Prices rose 15.4% from $1,525,000 in 2024 to $1,760,000 in 2025, a strong one-year gain. Stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 97.5%, with apartments at just 2.5%, so buyers compete for a consistent product type rather than mixed formats. A remarkable 92.3% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, catering to the large average household size of 3.3. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,600 and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 18.7%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite a median price well above NSW average. Outright owners represent 32.3% while 61.9% carry mortgages, consistent with a relatively recent growth suburb where many buyers entered in the past decade.
For Investors
The investment profile of Camden Park skews toward capital growth over yield. Weekly rent of $420 against a $1,602,500 median implies a gross yield below 1.4%, lower than many comparable outer-suburban markets. The vacancy rate stands at 1.5%, which is tight and supportive of rental demand, but the renter share of just 5.9% means tenant turnover affects a very small proportion of stock. Only 8 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, indicating limited new supply competing with existing owners. The 15.4% price appreciation in 2024-2025 outpaced most NSW markets, and the household income percentile of 98.2 nationally implies strong holding power among resident owners, reducing distressed-sale risk during corrections.
Development Activity
Total DAs
61
Last 12 Months
9
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-43.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Camden Park carries a strongly Anglo-Celtic demographic profile. English ancestry leads at 1,001 residents, followed by Irish (302), Scottish (274) and Italian (173). Overseas-born residents account for just 12.5% of the population, which is 9.1 percentage points below the national average, one of the lowest in the broader Sydney basin. The median age of 39 is 1.0 year below national, reflecting the family-formation bias of a suburb where 3.3 people share the average household and couples with children (1,033 families) outnumber couples without children (388) by nearly 3 to 1. University qualifications reach 33.1%, sitting 3.0 points above national. The community is notably stable, with 85% of residents having stayed in the same address over the prior year, placing turnover at just 15%.
Age Distribution
Dwelling Structure
97.5%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
2.5%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock in Camden Park is unusually uniform. Separate houses account for 97.5% of dwellings and 92.3% carry 4 or more bedrooms, one of the highest large-bedroom ratios in NSW. This reflects a planned, lot-release suburb developed primarily for families rather than a mixed inner-city or transitional market. Tenure structure shows 32.3% owned outright, 61.9% with a mortgage, and just 5.9% renting, a profile that is exceptionally owner-dominated compared to NSW state averages where renting typically exceeds 30%. Median house prices moved from $1,525,000 in 2024 to $1,760,000 in 2025, a 15.4% gain. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,600 against a household income at the 98.2nd national percentile produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.7%, well below stress levels. The vacancy rate of 1.5% is low, pointing to stable occupancy.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wk
$420
HH Size
3.3
Personal Income / wk
$1,084
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
1.5%
Unoccupied
10
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
13.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.7%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.3%
Couples, no children
2,116
Total families
Economy & Employment
Education is the single largest industry employing Camden Park residents at 17.8% (150 workers), followed by Construction at 14.8% (125), Healthcare at 13.6% (115), Public Administration at 9.5% (80) and Professional/Technical services at 6.3% (53). By occupation, Professionals (278) and Managers (248) together represent the two largest groups, which aligns with household income in the 98.2nd national percentile. The full-time employment rate is 66.4%, with 734 residents employed full-time and 372 part-time. The unemployment rate sits at just 2.3%, well below the national average, and the participation rate is 65.8%. Volunteering reaches 14.9% of the population, indicating an engaged community despite the suburb's low residential density and car-dependent layout.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.4%
Part-time
31.3%
Participation
65.8%
Employed
1,106
Occupations
Top Industries
University
33.1%
Postgraduate
7.4%
Born Overseas
12.5%
Dwellings
677
Transport to Work
Camden Park is overwhelmingly car-dependent, with 95.8% of residents driving to work and only 0.8% using public transport, a transport profile that sits higher than the national car-driver average. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring Camden areas. The need-for-assistance rate is 3.6% (80 residents), close to national norms. Housing stress is absent by the standard measures: rent-to-income at 13.0% and mortgage-to-income at 18.7% are both well below stress thresholds, lower than most comparable Sydney markets. The low density of 215 residents per km2 across 10.37 square kilometres means residents have more land and space than in denser metropolitan areas, which is a key draw for large households averaging 3.3 people.
Drive
95.8%
Public Transport
0.8%
Walk / Cycle
N/A
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Camden Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camden Park a good suburb to live in?
Camden Park suits large families seeking spacious detached housing in a high-income, low-density setting. Household income ranks at the 98.2nd national percentile and mortgage stress is low, with repayments at 18.7% of income. The main trade-off is heavy car dependence, with 95.8% driving to work and only 0.8% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Camden Park?
The median house price is $1,602,500. Prices rose 15.4% from $1,525,000 in 2024 to $1,760,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,600, which is 18.7% of household income, well below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Camden Park?
No schools are recorded inside the Camden Park suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on educational institutions in the surrounding Camden local government area. Locally, 33.1% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 3.0 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Camden Park safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Camden Park in this dataset. As a proxy, the suburb has a household income at the 98.2nd national percentile, an unemployment rate of 2.3% well below national average, and only 3.6% of its 2,233 residents require daily assistance, all consistent with a low-disadvantage environment.
Is Camden Park good for property investment?
Camden Park offers capital growth rather than yield. Prices rose 15.4% in 2024-2025, reaching a median of $1,760,000. The vacancy rate is tight at 1.5%, but a renter share of just 5.9% means the rental market is small. Weekly rent of $420 against a $1,602,500 median gives a gross yield below 1.4%, so the investment case relies on price appreciation.
How is Camden Park's population changing?
Camden Park has a population of 2,233 with an average household size of 3.3, which is 0.8 above national, indicating family-driven occupancy. Residential stability is high, with 85% of residents staying in the same address year-on-year. Only 8 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, suggesting limited new supply and steady demand conditions.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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