Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
NSW · Camden Council
Camden South, 2570
Population
4,595
Median age
38
Median income
$2,032/wk
Employed
62.4%
Languages at home
4.4%non-English
Top: Spanish, Italian, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Camden South is a practical mid-sized suburb in Camden, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and housing affordability, while growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Living here
Desirability
- Desirability score
- 57.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 19% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1252nd in Australia
- State rank
- 399th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #147 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #283 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $763
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 503
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Population
- Population
- 4,595
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,032
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 74 of 1,694
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Employment rate
- 62.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 111 / 85 / 30
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Community & culture
4.4% speak a language other than English at home; 11.8% born overseas
- Language at home
- 4,267 English only · 197 other
- Non-English at home
- 4.4%
- Born overseas
- 528 (11.8%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 180 (3.9%)
- Australian citizens
- 4,292
- Languages spoken at home (other than English)
- 11
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
- Spanish12 · 19.4%
- Italian10 · 16.1%
- Mandarin8 · 12.9%
- Russian6 · 9.7%
- Cantonese5 · 8.1%
- Serbian5 · 8.1%
- Croatian4 · 6.5%
- Greek3 · 4.8%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 126
- Against the person
- 48
- Against property
- 51
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 96 residents
- State safety percentile
- 5.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault175
- Fraud168
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment230
- Malicious Damage To Property189
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault136
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
78 public transport stops in this suburb
- Old Hume Hwy After Armour Av
- Old Hume Hwy After Elizabeth Macarthur Av
- Old Hume Hwy At Ulmarra Av
- Old Hume Hwy Opp Armour Av
- Old Hume Hwy Opp Burragorang Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Amenities
98 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
12 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 15 parks mapped in suburb, 12 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 78 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 13 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.26
Shopping(1)
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
Health & services(1)
- Medical clinic
Sport & outdoors(29)
- Banks ReservePark
- Barker ClosePark
- Barratt ReservePark
- Bowman ReservePark
- Crookston ReservePark
- Elizabeth Macarthur ReservePark
- Flinders ReservePark
- Greenway ReservePark
- Hayter ReservePark
- Lawson ReservePark
- Park
- Reave ReservePark
- Ron Dine Memorial ReservePark
- Rotary ParkPark
- W. V. McCall Memorial ParkPark
- Picnic area
- Playground (12)
- Sports field
Transport(22)
22 bus stops
Other(12)
- Belgenny FarmAttraction
- Bench (20)
- Drinking water (3)
- Civic GuideInformation
- Parking (3)
- ShellPetrol station
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public toilets
- Shelter (3)
- Aveo Camden Downs - Camden South Retirement VillageSocial Facility
- TelstraTelephone
- Waste Basket (9)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
14 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Banks ReservePark
- Barker ClosePark
- Barratt ReservePark
- Bowman ReservePark
- Crookston ReservePark
- Elizabeth Macarthur ReservePark
- Flinders ReservePark
- Greenway ReservePark
- Hayter ReservePark
- Lawson ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 15
- Parks (OSM)
- 15
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Doctordoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Period: seasonal · Updated on site · Static grid from WorldClim monthly averages
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
122 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation37 BOWMAN AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support22 COOLALIE AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)62 BLIGH AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation28 THOMPSON PLACE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure17 MARTINE AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 TAPLIN PLACE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 BERALLIER DRIVE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure36 FLINDERS AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 MCCALL AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Manufactured home19 ELIZABETH MACARTHUR AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Withdrawn
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport57 FLINDERS AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah7 DAWSON AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces13 ULMARRA AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 LAWSON AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 WEST PLACE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure4 MICHELE PLACE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal)46 ULMARRA AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure26A ELIZABETH MACARTHUR AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool58 BOWMAN AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces13 ULMARRA AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure35 BOWMAN AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25B ELIZABETH MACARTHUR AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport14 MYUNA PLACE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
2024· 16 proposals
October 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 JOHNSON AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Subdivision37 ARNDELL STREET CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 HUTHNANCE PLACE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)37 ARNDELL STREET CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 MYUNA PLACE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure44 ULMARRA AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
August 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support39 BARRATT AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space224 OLD HUME HIGHWAY CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Pathways and paving1 MCCRAE DRIVE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 THOMPSON PLACE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure49 MCCALL AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure26 ULMARRA AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
May 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 BOWMAN AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport14 MYUNA PLACE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
April 2024
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia26A ELIZABETH MACARTHUR AVENUE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
January 2024
- Home business; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Home occupation69 WENTWORTH DRIVE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
2023· 1 proposal
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support11 MICHELE PLACE CAMDEN SOUTH 2570Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Aveo Camden Downs - Camden South Retirement Villageamenitiessocial_facility
- Banks Reserveamenitiespark
- Barker Closeamenitiespark
- Barratt Reserveamenitiespark
- Belgenny Farmamenitiesattraction
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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