Camden Head, NSW 2443 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Camden Head is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2443, home to 149 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 278 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 149
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $1,218 /week
- Median personal income
- $629 /week
- Median family income
- $1,562 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $393 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- North Haven Public School
- Laurieton Public School
- Lake Cathie Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 16 bus stops
- Bergalia Cres At Idant St
- Bergalia Cres At Allenwood St
- Camden Head Rd At Unique Cl
- Edith St At The Parade
- The Parade At Coral St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 24 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 61.9% of the 113 resolvable premises in Camden Head. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 61.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 38.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 344 across postcode 2443 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 104 violent offences, 78 theft, 44 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Camden Head?
Camden Head (NSW 2443) had 149 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Camden Head?
The median advertised rent in Camden Head is $393/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Camden Head?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Camden Head covering government sectors. Nearest include: North Haven Public School (1.7 km), Laurieton Public School (3.7 km), Lake Cathie Public School (8.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Camden Head?
Camden Head is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (61.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Camden Head?
Across postcode 2443, 344 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (104), theft (78), property damage (44). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Camden Head?
16 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Camden Head centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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