Camden Head, NSW 2443

Mid-Coast CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2443

Updated

Median house price

$1,040,000

-15.4% over the past year.

Median of 7 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Camden Head at a glance

Median unit
$240,480
Weekly rent
$623
Houses
Population
149
Median age 59

Prices: Median of 7 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2443), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Camden Head

Houses change hands at $1,040,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (7 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $240,480, roughly 77% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-15.4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.

For sellers

With 12-month growth at -15.4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $208,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2443)

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What to know about Camden Head

Camden Head (2443) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW. The median house here is $1,040,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -15.4% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).

Camden Head has roughly 149 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Camden Head scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,380 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Schools in Camden Head

Schools serving Camden Head: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

North Haven Public School

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Laurieton Public School

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Lake Cathie Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
4/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
35/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Camden Head's population at 149, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
79%
Lone person
28%
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
16%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.12% (median rent $623/wk against a $1,040,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
3.12%
On the $1,040,000 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
-15.4%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

5 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft2 (40.0%)
Malicious damage to property2 (40.0%)
Assault1 (20.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,380 mm
Hottest month, avg max
27.7°C
Coldest month, avg min
7.4°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Camden Head

What is the median house price in Camden Head?
The median house price in Camden Head, NSW 2443 is $1,040,000 (median of 7 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is -15.4%.
How much is my house worth in Camden Head?
A useful starting point is the Camden Head median house price of $1,040,000 (units $240,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Camden Head a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Camden Head is 3.1%: the median weekly house rent is $623 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2443), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,040,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 15.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Camden Head is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Camden Head postcode?
Camden Head is in the 2443 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
Where is Camden Head?
Camden Head is a suburb in the Mid-Coast Council area, NSW 2443.
What is the average rent in Camden Head?
The median weekly rent for houses is $623.
What schools are in Camden Head?
There are 5 schools serving Camden Head on this page, including North Haven Public School, Laurieton Public School, St Joseph's Primary School.
How walkable is Camden Head?
Camden Head has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
What suburbs are near Camden Head?
Camden Head is close to North Haven, Dicks Hill, Grants Beach, Dunbogan, Laurieton.
What is the population of Camden Head?
The population of Camden Head is approximately 149 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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