NSW · Camden Council
Spring Farm, 2570
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
In Camden, Spring Farm is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
A younger crowd gives the area energy, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 9,868
- Median age
- 30
- Median household income / week
- $2,403
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 86 of 3,285
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Employment rate
- 75.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 233 / 172 / 22
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.
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
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 270
- Against the person
- 103
- Against property
- 110
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 96 residents
- State safety percentile
- 5.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3%
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,009
- Spring Farm Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
48 public transport stops in this suburb
- Macarthur Rd Opp Springs Rd
- Richardson Rd Opp Spring Farm Shopping Centre
- Spring Farm Public School, Barley Rd
- Springs Rd After Ettelsdale Rd
- Springs Rd Opp Richardson 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)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
310 planning-related records
2026· 21 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support75 BLUEBELL CRESCENT SPRING FARM 2570Under Assessment
- Subdivision186 MACARTHUR ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Additional Information Requested
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation218 SPRINGS ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Demolition; Intensive plant agriculture11 BARROW ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Under Assessment
- Demolition; Subdivision; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support156 MACARTHUR ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure22 SPRINGS ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation189 SPRINGS ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool106 SPRINGS ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Subdivision11 Cuthbert Street SPRING FARMUnder Assessment
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Subdivision27 BARROW ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure44 HAMPSHIRE BOULEVARD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Demolition; Intensive plant agriculture11 BARROW ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Withdrawn
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation2 JACOBSON ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Subdivision186 MACARTHUR ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 REDCAP STREET SPRING FARM 2570Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Resource recovery facility; Waste Infrastructure; Waste or resource management facility; Infrastructure20 BARROW ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure55 SPRING FARM DRIVE SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 LIMESTONE AVENUE SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 RUNYON STREET SPRING FARM 2570Determined
January 2026
- Subdivision27 BARROW ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Attached dwelling; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation148A HAMPSHIRE BOULEVARD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool30 MINORCA CIRCUIT SPRING FARM 2570Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool30 MINORCA CIRCUIT SPRING FARM 2570Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure55 SPRING FARM DRIVE SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural supportHARLAND ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support156 MACARTHUR ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Demolition; Industrial development; Erection of a new structure54 BARROW ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation148E HAMPSHIRE BOULEVARD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Landscaping structures28 MINORCA CIRCUIT SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 LEGGETT STREET SPRING FARM 2570Withdrawn
- Subdivision164 MACARTHUR ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Withdrawn
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 ABIDI STREET SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Subdivision215 Macarthur Road, Spring Farm NSW 2570Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support156 MACARTHUR ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Subdivision27 BARROW ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support186 MACARTHUR ROAD SPRING FARM 2570Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool15 EPSOM STREET SPRING FARM 2570Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool22 RUNYON STREET SPRING FARM 2570Determined
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia19 MORETON BAY AVENUE SPRING FARM 2570Withdrawn
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)
Amenities
34 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- NABATM
- Bbq
- Bench (6)
- Bus stop (5)
- Drinking water (5)
- Parking Space (2)
- Playground (5)
- Starke Street PlaygroundPlayground
- Shelter (6)
- Sports field
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Burrell ParkPark
- Burrell Road Dog ParkPark
- Ettlesdale ReservePark
- Gundungurra ReservePark
- Henriette Drive ReservePark
- Lewis ReservePark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Spring ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- 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
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 26
- Parks (OSM)
- 19
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 60.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 14% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 824th in Australia
- State rank
- 284th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #81 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #201 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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