Camden at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
3,378
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Camden.
The postcode for Camden is 2570 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Camden (2570) sits in the Wollondilly region of NSW.
Camden has roughly 3,378 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Camden scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Camden's population at 3,378, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,378
Median age
43
Family households
65%
Lone person
34%
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)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
3,378
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
261
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.
56
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Camden.
Local schools for Camden
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Government School Catchment
Camden Public School
Mawarra Public School
Camden South Public School
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Frequently asked
About Camden.
- What is the Camden postcode?
- Camden is in the 2570 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollondilly Shire Council region.
- Where is Camden?
- Camden is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2570. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollondilly Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Camden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Camden?
- There are 20 schools serving Camden on this page, including St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Camden Public School, Mawarra Public School.
- How walkable is Camden?
- Camden has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Camden?
- Camden is close to Elderslie, Kirkham, Grasmere, Spring Farm, Ellis Lane.
- What is the population of Camden?
- The population of Camden is approximately 3,378 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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