Camden South, NSW 2570 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Camden South is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2570, home to 4,595 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollondilly local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 66 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,595
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,032 /week
- Median personal income
- $929 /week
- Median family income
- $2,318 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Camden
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Camden South Public School
- Camden High School
- Spring Farm Public School
- Mawarra Public School
- Camden Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 34 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 55 bus stops
- Elizabeth MacArthur Av Opp Coolalie Av
- Elizabeth Macarthur Av After Coolalie Av
- Bowman Av Before Elizabeth MacArthur Av
- Old Hume Hwy After Elizabeth Macarthur Av
- Bowman Av At Elizabeth MacArthur Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 48 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 27 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 52.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 50.1% of the 1,772 resolvable premises in Camden South. 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: 50.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 49.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,600 across postcode 2570 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 555 violent offences, 320 theft, 221 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Camden South?
Camden South (NSW 2570) had 4,595 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Camden local government area.
What is the median rent in Camden South?
The median advertised rent in Camden South is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Camden South?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Camden South covering government sectors. Nearest include: Camden South Public School (1.5 km), Camden High School (1.8 km), Spring Farm Public School (2.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Camden South?
Camden South is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Camden South?
Across postcode 2570, 1,600 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (555), theft (320), property damage (221). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Camden South?
In Camden South, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (52 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Camden South?
55 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Camden South centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 34 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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