Camperdown, NSW 2050 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Camperdown is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2050, home to 9,381 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Inner West local government area and roughly 4 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,381
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,331 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,291 /week
- Median family income
- $3,384 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Sydney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - City and Inner South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sydney
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $570 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,817
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Bridge Road School
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School
- Australia Street Infants School
- Annandale Public School
- Newtown North Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 31 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 train stops, 123 bus stops
- Salisbury Rd Opp Hopetoun St
- Salisbury Rd After Hopetoun St
- Salisbury Rd Before Kingston Rd
- Salisbury Rd At Church St
- Newtown Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 83 cafés
- 155 restaurants
- 50 pubs and bars
- 218 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 libraries
- 20 supermarkets
- 70 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 4.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 34.9% of the 5,362 resolvable premises in Camperdown. 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: 34.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 23.4%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 16.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 25.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 966 across postcode 2050 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 359 theft, 217 violent offences, 113 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Camperdown?
Camperdown (NSW 2050) had 9,381 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Sydney local government area.
What is the median rent in Camperdown?
The median advertised rent in Camperdown is $570/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Camperdown?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Camperdown covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bridge Road School (0.3 km), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School (0.4 km), Australia Street Infants School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Camperdown?
Camperdown is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (34.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Camperdown?
Across postcode 2050, 966 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (359), violent (217), drug offences (113). 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 Camperdown?
In Camperdown, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (4.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Camperdown?
133 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Camperdown centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 31 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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