Cameron Park at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
9,977
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Cameron Park.
The postcode for Cameron Park is 2285 (NSW).
Cameron Park (2285) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Cameron Park has roughly 9,977 residents, with a young-family 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.
Cameron Park scores 2/100 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cameron Park's population at 9,977, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,977
Median age
33
Family households
87%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$510/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
9,977
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
386
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.
2
0
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 Cameron Park.
Local schools for Cameron Park
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Government School Catchment
Edgeworth Heights Public School
Edgeworth Public School
West Wallsend High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cameron Park.
- What is the Cameron Park postcode?
- Cameron Park is in the 2285 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Cameron Park?
- Cameron Park is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2285, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cameron Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $510.
- What schools are in Cameron Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Cameron Park on this page, including St Benedict's Primary School, Edgeworth Heights Public School, Edgeworth Public School.
- How walkable is Cameron Park?
- Cameron Park has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cameron Park?
- Cameron Park is close to Edgeworth, Minmi, West Wallsend, Seahampton, Barnsley.
- What is the population of Cameron Park?
- The population of Cameron Park is approximately 9,977 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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