Cameron Park
A household income at the 91.9th percentile nationally ($2,464/week) combined with a median house price of $900,000 makes Cameron Park one of the Hunter region's highest-earning suburbs, yet university qualifications at 29.9% sit fractionally below the national average. The explanation lies in the occupational mix: Healthcare (24.8%) and Construction (8.2%) dominate, with Professionals (1,131) and Community/Personal workers (681) roughly equal in number. Nearly 79% of homes have 4+ bedrooms, a concentration higher than almost any comparable suburb, and 95.9% of dwellings are detached houses. Population grew 43.3% over the past decade, with internal migration adding 354 residents per year.
Population
9,977
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,464/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
68
Median House
$900K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $900,000 median reflects a 5.9% rise from $870,000 in 2024 to $921,500 in 2025. With 78.6% of homes having 4+ bedrooms and 95.9% being detached houses, buyers get substantially more space per dollar than in Sydney metro suburbs at similar price points. Mortgage-to-income sits at just 20.3%, well below the 30% stress threshold, making Cameron Park one of the more comfortably serviced markets in NSW. Studios and one-bedrooms account for only 0.7% of stock, so downsizers or singles will find virtually no options. The suburb has no schools within its boundaries, meaning families depend on surrounding areas for education.
For Buyers
The $900,000 median reflects a 5.9% rise from $870,000 in 2024 to $921,500 in 2025. With 78.6% of homes having 4+ bedrooms and 95.9% being detached houses, buyers get substantially more space per dollar than in Sydney metro suburbs at similar price points. Mortgage-to-income sits at just 20.3%, well below the 30% stress threshold, making Cameron Park one of the more comfortably serviced markets in NSW. Studios and one-bedrooms account for only 0.7% of stock, so downsizers or singles will find virtually no options. The suburb has no schools within its boundaries, meaning families depend on surrounding areas for education.
For Investors
Renters comprise 22.4% of households, below the national average, reflecting the suburb's owner-occupier orientation. Median weekly rent of $510 against a $900,000 median produces a gross yield of roughly 2.9%, moderate but higher than inner Sydney. The vacancy rate of 2.4% is tight by any standard, suggesting demand consistently exceeds available rental stock. Population growth at 2.34% annually (433 people) is strong, driven by net internal migration of +354 per year, indicating ongoing domestic relocation into the area. With 65 DAs lodged in 12 months, development activity is steady, though the overwhelmingly detached housing stock (95.9%) limits density-driven investment strategies.
Development Activity
Total DAs
617
Last 12 Months
68
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-15.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
At a median age of 33, Cameron Park runs 7 years below the national figure, the youngest in this cohort. English ancestry dominates at 3,735, with Scottish (915) and Irish (759) forming a traditional Anglo-Celtic base. Only 14.6% were born overseas, 7 percentage points below the national average, making this one of the more homogeneous suburbs demographically. Average household size of 3.1 sits 0.6 above national, consistent with the family-oriented four-bedroom housing stock. The participation rate of 70.3% is notably high, and the unemployment rate of 3.6% is well below the national baseline, reflecting a dual-income household profile where both partners typically work.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.9%
Houses
3.7%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Owner-occupiers dominate: 55.3% hold mortgages and 22.3% own outright, leaving renters at just 22.4%, well below average. The housing stock is almost exclusively detached (95.9%), with semi-detached at 3.7% and apartments nearly absent at 0.4%. The 78.6% share of 4+ bedroom homes is extraordinary by national standards, reflecting the suburb's role as a greenfield family estate. The median rose from $870,000 in 2024 to $921,500 in 2025, a 5.9% gain. At a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.3%, affordability is markedly better than most of coastal NSW. Rent-to-income is similarly comfortable at 20.7%, placing both tenures below stress levels.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$510
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$987
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.4%
Unoccupied
75
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
17.8%
Couples, no children
8,889
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 24.8% (912 workers), a share that is roughly 2.5 times the next sector, Education at 10.1%. Construction (8.2%), Retail (7.7%) and Public Admin (7.2%) follow. The occupational mix skews professional: Professionals lead at 1,131, with Clerical/Admin (720), Community/Personal (681) and Managers (608) closely grouped. This cluster suggests a significant FIFO/commuter workforce drawn to the Hunter's mining-adjacent economy, consistent with the high household incomes despite moderate university rates. The IER decile 8 confirms above-average economic resources, while the IEO decile 4 reflects education levels that trail income, a pattern common in resource-economy-influenced suburbs.
Unemployment
3.5%
Labour Force
10,359
Unemployed
360
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.6%
Part-time
29.8%
Participation
70.3%
Employed
5,046
Occupations
Top Industries
University
29.9%
Postgraduate
7.2%
Born Overseas
14.6%
Dwellings
3,105
Transport to Work
Car dependency is extreme at 93.4% of commuters, with public transport capturing only 0.5% and walking/cycling at 1.0%, reflecting Cameron Park's greenfield estate location with limited transit infrastructure. This is among the most car-dependent profiles in the dataset. The suburb has no schools within its boundaries, requiring families to travel to neighbouring suburbs. The IRSAD decile 5 and IRSD decile 6 place Cameron Park at the middle of the national distribution despite its high incomes, likely because the SEIFA index weights education and other non-income factors that moderate the overall score.
Drive
93.4%
Public Transport
0.5%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.34%/yr
(+433 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth averages 2.34% per year (433 persons), driven almost entirely by internal migration at +354 per year, with overseas migration contributing a modest +52. The 43.3% population change over the past decade places Cameron Park among the fastest-growing suburbs in the Hunter. Medium projections forecast 20,941 by 2031, up from 18,516 in 2025. Affordability has worsened slightly, shifting from 49.3% to 51.9% of income committed to housing costs over the decade. The gentrification score of 46 with active-stage classification reflects accelerating population influx rather than classic socio-economic displacement.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+52
Net Internal / yr
+354
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +57% since 2011, Net internal migration +354/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Cameron Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cameron Park a good suburb to live in?
Cameron Park suits families seeking large homes with manageable mortgage costs. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.3% is well below stress levels, and 78.6% of homes have 4+ bedrooms. The trade-off is extreme car dependency (93.4% drive) and no schools within the suburb boundaries. Household income sits at the 91.9th percentile nationally.
What is the median house price in Cameron Park?
The median is $900,000 (PSI-derived), rising 5.9% from $870,000 in 2024 to $921,500 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,167 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 20.3%. Median weekly rent is $510, with rent-to-income at 20.7%.
What schools are in Cameron Park?
Cameron Park has 0 schools within its suburb boundaries based on current data. Families rely on schools in surrounding Hunter region suburbs, typically within a 5-10 km drive. This is a key consideration for buyers with school-age children, adding to the 93.4% car-dependent commuting pattern.
Is Cameron Park safe?
Crime data is not available for Cameron Park in the current dataset. The IRSD decile 6 indicates moderate advantage, and the low unemployment rate of 3.6% is well below the national average. The high owner-occupier share (77.6% combined owned outright and mortgage) and low residential turnover (23.0%) suggest a stable community.
Is Cameron Park good for property investment?
The 2.4% vacancy rate is very tight, and population growth of 2.34% (433 people/year) supports demand. Gross yield is approximately 2.9% ($510/week on $900,000). The 22.4% renter share is below average, limiting the tenant pool. Capital growth of 5.9% over one year is solid. The 65 DAs in 12 months indicate ongoing development activity.
How is Cameron Park's population changing?
Population grew 43.3% over the past decade, averaging 2.34% (433 people) per year. Internal migration adds +354 per year, the primary growth driver. Medium projections forecast 20,941 residents by 2031, up from 18,516 in 2025. At a median age of 33, residents are 7 years below the national figure.
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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