New South Wales · Postcode 2570
Camden postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 52 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Camden at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Camden vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Camden | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,650 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $400 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,143 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Camden is a locality 52 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2570. It falls within the Sydney - South West region. The local government area is Camden.
According to the 2021 Census, Camden has a population of 3,378 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,650, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 138 (4.1% of residents).
Housing in Camden includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,143, with 1,283 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 66.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Camden scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 8 schools in the Camden area, including Camden High School, Camden South Public School, St Paul's Catholic Primary School and others.
Camden is part of the Bringelly - Green Valley statistical area in New South Wales.
Camden details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2570 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 3,378 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,650/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $865/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,143 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Population Density | 728/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,283 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 138 (4.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.054444 |
| Longitude | 150.695833 |
| Distance from Sydney | 52 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Bringelly - Green Valley |
| Local Government | Camden |
| Federal Electorate | Hume |
| State Electorate | Wollondilly |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 618 (18.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 324 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 812 (24.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 829 (24.5%) |
| 65+ years | 801 (23.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 438 (13.0%) |
| Asthma | 305 (9.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 224 (6.6%) |
| Diabetes | 201 (6.0%) |
| Cancer | 147 (4.4%) |
| Dementia | 91 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 86 (2.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 101 (8.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 458 (36.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 444 (35.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 265 (20.9%) |
Schools in Camden
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Camden. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.