Camden NSW Property Investment
Wollondilly · 2570 · Score: 72/100 · Buy
Camden NSW Investment Brief
BUY — 2.6% gross yield on a $1,276,190 median.
THE MARKET
Camden has compounded at 1.6%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $1,178,818 in 2021 is worth $1,276,190 today. Properties are sitting on market for 25 days (sellers have the leverage). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $1,381,605 by 2031.
- Median house: $1,276,190 | Units: $706,697
- Gross yield: 2.6% | Net yield: 1.1%
- 5yr price CAGR: 1.6%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 3,378 | Owner-occupier rate: 73% | Affluence: High
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 2.2% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $650/wk | Days on market: 25 (stable)
- Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Camden maintains 10%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.5%, median prices could reach $1,467,618 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Camden pull back 10-15% from $1,276,190, with vacancy rising to 4.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Blackett (NSW): $896,981 median, 3.0% yield, 9.7% 1yr growth
- Barrack Heights (NSW): $900,668 median, 4.0% yield, 9.3% 1yr growth
- Lake Heights (NSW): $902,286 median, 4.0% yield, 6.5% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Camden presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 2.6% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current recovery phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $1,148,571 – $1,403,809
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market holding under 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 1.6% + 10yr CAGR 6.1%
- +Strong population growth (9.7%/yr) driving demand
- +Low rental vacancy (2.2%) — constrained supply
- +Active market (25 days avg)
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −High supply pipeline (3766 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-06
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
407
2020
780
2021
765
2022
1,028
2023
786
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2570
Decile 8 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
63,663
Education (IEO)
7/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
10/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Camden NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $650/wk median rent for Camden. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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