Camden South
A 92.9% separate-house share and 35.1% working from home make Camden South a strongly suburban, family-oriented market rather than a unit-led precinct. Its population is 4,595, median age is 38, and household income sits at the 76.1st percentile, above the national midpoint, while age is 2.0 years below the national comparison. Compared with the more mixed housing settings around Camden and Narellan, the 48.9% four-bedroom-plus share reinforces its space-focused identity.
Population
4,595
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,032/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
36
Camden South suits buyers prioritising detached space, with 92.9% separate houses and 48.9% of homes containing 4 or more bedrooms; the 43.0% three-bedroom share is lower than the larger-home share. A typical monthly mortgage measure of $2,200 sits alongside a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.0%, while weekly rent is $450. Because 45.6% of households are paying a mortgage and 36.2% own outright, competition is likely to centre on family homes rather than apartments, which represent only 1.9%.
For Buyers
Camden South suits buyers prioritising detached space, with 92.9% separate houses and 48.9% of homes containing 4 or more bedrooms; the 43.0% three-bedroom share is lower than the larger-home share. A typical monthly mortgage measure of $2,200 sits alongside a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.0%, while weekly rent is $450. Because 45.6% of households are paying a mortgage and 36.2% own outright, competition is likely to centre on family homes rather than apartments, which represent only 1.9%.
For Investors
Investor demand is likely to be anchored by family occupancy rather than a large renter pool. Weekly rent is $450, vacancy is 4.4%, and only 16.6% of households rent, lower than the combined 81.8% owning outright or with a mortgage. The 35 development matters lodged over 12 months indicate ongoing improvement and construction activity, although examples include a dwelling and swimming pools rather than a stated pipeline of multiple homes. Compared with higher-turnover markets, the 81.4% resident-stay rate may support steadier ownership patterns, but the smaller rental base can limit tenant depth.
Development Activity
Total DAs
215
Last 12 Months
36
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+20.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 38 is 2.0 years below the national comparison, while the average household size of 2.8 is 0.3 above it. Overseas-born residents account for 11.8%, which is 9.8 percentage points below the national comparison, and the university-educated share of 26.7% is 3.4 points lower. English ancestry is recorded for 2,022 people, followed by Irish at 590 and Scottish at 531. Christianity has 2,873 adherents compared with 1,483 reporting no religion, supporting an Anglo-leaning profile with a substantial secular group.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.9%
Houses
5.3%
Townhouse
1.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached family housing dominates Camden South: separate houses account for 92.9% of dwellings, compared with 5.3% semi-detached homes and 1.9% apartments. The 48.9% share of homes with 4 or more bedrooms is higher than the 43.0% three-bedroom share, explaining the suburb's appeal to families needing space. Tenure is split between 45.6% mortgage holders, 36.2% outright owners and 16.6% renters. Weekly rent is $450 and the monthly mortgage measure is $2,200, so the market is more ownership-led than rental-led compared with apartment-oriented areas.
Mortgage / mo
$2,200
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $450.
$750
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $770 · units $520
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$929
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
74
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.0%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
47.4%
Couples with children
37.2%
Couples, no children
14.6%
Single parent
1,317
Total families
Economy & Employment
Education is Camden South's largest recorded industry at 18.2%, or 276 workers, above Healthcare at 15.8% and Construction at 15.0%. Public Administration contributes 9.2% and Manufacturing 6.3%, while the leading occupations are Professionals at 480, Trades at 352 and Clerical/Admin at 322. The labour force contains 2,298 people, with 2.9% unemployment and 64.3% participation. Full-time employment at 58.1% is higher than the 35.1% working-from-home share, indicating a mix of professional, public-sector and trade-based work. Household income of $2,032 per week ranks at the 76.1st percentile, supporting mortgage capacity.
Unemployment
2.9%
Labour Force
2,298
Unemployed
66
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.1%
Part-time
29.7%
Participation
64.3%
Employed
2,232
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.7%
Postgraduate
6.6%
Born Overseas
11.8%
Dwellings
1,618
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car dependent: 60.9% drive to work, compared with 0.7% using public transport and 0.5% walking or cycling. That gap is higher than the active and public transport shares, so access to employment, shopping and services is likely to depend on road connections and private vehicles. A 35.1% work-from-home rate may reduce commuting pressure for some households. Camden South covers 4.24 square kilometres, with a density of 1,084.7 people per square kilometre and 4,595 residents, creating a suburban setting where household space is more prominent than high-rise intensity.
Drive
60.9%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
0.5%
Work from Home
35.1%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Camden South compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camden South a good suburb to live in?
Camden South suits households wanting detached space and a car-oriented routine. About 92.9% of dwellings are separate houses, 48.9% have 4 or more bedrooms, and 35.1% of workers work from home. The trade-off is that only 0.7% use public transport, so commute planning matters.
What is the median house price in Camden South?
Check recent Camden South sales for the current median house price, as a single figure can move quickly. Housing is strongly house-led, with 92.9% separate houses, while the weekly rent is $450. Compare recent 3-bedroom and 4-plus-bedroom sales separately because those homes make up 43.0% and 48.9% of the stock.
What schools are in Camden South?
School choices should be checked against the exact street address, enrolment zone and year level before committing. Camden South has a car-led travel pattern, with 60.9% driving to work and 0.7% using public transport, so families should test school-run times and confirm government, Catholic or independent options directly.
Is Camden South safe?
Use the latest NSW Police figures for the exact suburb and offence category, then inspect the street at different times before deciding. Camden South has 4,595 residents and 81.4% of people stayed at the same address, indicating a relatively stable population but not replacing current crime checks.
Is Camden South good for property investment?
Camden South can suit investors seeking detached family rentals, with weekly rent of $450, vacancy of 4.4% and 92.9% separate houses. The renter share is 16.6%, lower than the 81.8% combined outright and mortgage ownership share, so tenant demand may be narrower than in a high-rental suburb. Thirty-five development matters add activity.
How is Camden South's population changing?
Camden South has 4,595 residents, and population change currently looks steady rather than highly transient: 81.4% stayed at the same address and turnover was 18.6%. Thirty-five development matters in 12 months point to continued incremental change, while 47.4% of families are couples with children, supporting ongoing demand for family housing.
What development is occurring in Camden South?
Thirty-five development matters were lodged over 12 months. Examples include a dwelling house under a complying development certificate on 24 July 2026 and swimming-pool applications on 15 and 6 July 2026. The pattern points to household upgrades and individual dwellings rather than a clearly stated large estate pipeline.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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