Camden Head at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
149
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Camden Head.
The postcode for Camden Head is 2443 (NSW).
Camden Head (2443) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
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.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
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.
Population
149
Median age
59
Family households
79%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$393/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
149
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Camden Head.
Local schools for Camden Head
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Government School Catchment
North Haven Public School
Laurieton Public School
Lake Cathie Public School
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Frequently asked
About Camden Head.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2443, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Camden Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $393.
- 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 cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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