Camden South, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Camden SouthSydney, New South Wales |
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Aerial view of the suburb Camden South. Camden is towards the top of the picture, Remembrance Driveway is through the middle and the Nepean River is in the top right.
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| Population | 4,595 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2570 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 70 km (43 mi) SW of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Camden Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Camden | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hume | ||||||||||||||
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Camden South is a suburb located in the Macarthur Region of Sydney, Australia. It is part of the Camden Council area in New South Wales. You can find it right next to Camden, New South Wales, and it shares the same postcode, 2570.
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A Look Back: Camden South's History
The land where Camden South now stands was originally home to Indigenous Australian groups. These included the Muringong people, who were the southernmost part of the Darug nation. The Gandangara people from the Southern Highlands also lived in this area.
In 1805, a famous wool pioneer named John Macarthur received a very large piece of land. This land, about 20 square kilometers, was called Cowpastures. Today, this area is known as Camden.
For nearly 200 years, after the land was cleared, it was mostly used for farming. Over time, Sydney grew bigger and bigger. This growth, called "suburban sprawl," reached the town of Camden. That's when modern suburbs like Camden South were created, with land divided into housing blocks for homes.
Special Places: Heritage Sites
Camden South has some important places that are protected because of their history. These are called heritage-listed sites.
- Elizabeth Macarthur Avenue: Camden Park Estate and Belgenny Farm
Who Lives in Camden South?
About the People
Every few years, Australia counts its population in what's called a census. According to the 2021 census census, there were 4,595 people living in Camden South.
Here are some interesting facts about the people living there:
- About 3.9% of the people were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
- Most people, about 85.5%, were born in Australia.
- The next largest group, about 4.1%, were born in England.
- A large majority, 92.9%, spoke only English at home.
- When asked about their religion, the most common answers were: No Religion (32.3%), Catholic (27.4%), and Anglican (23.2%).
