Camden Park
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Camden Park, SA 5038.
About Camden Park
Welcome to Camden Park
Camden Park sits around seven kilometres south-west of the Adelaide CBD, tucked between the established pockets of Plympton, Plympton Park and Netley, with Novar Gardens and North Plympton also close at hand. It's a compact, well-located suburb that has quietly become one of the inner south-western corridor's more interesting property markets, offering easy access to both the city and the coast at Glenelg.
With a population of just 3,338 and a median age of 36, Camden Park has a settled, low-key residential character rather than a high-street buzz of its own. It suits buyers and renters who want proximity to the city, the beach and Adelaide Airport without paying premium inner-city prices, and who don't mind borrowing their café strips and shopping from the neighbouring suburbs.
Lifestyle & dining
Camden Park itself is largely residential, so day-to-day life tends to spill into the surrounding suburbs. Plympton and Plympton Park offer local cafés and family-friendly dining, while a short drive north-west brings residents to the Jetty Road strip in Glenelg, with its beachfront restaurants, bars and shops. For those who prefer a quieter pace, the suburb's own streets are leafy and low-traffic, making it a comfortable base for people who'd rather commute out to entertainment than have it on their doorstep.
Getting around
One of Camden Park's biggest drawcards is its location relative to Adelaide's transport network. It sits close to the Anzac Highway and South Road corridors, giving quick vehicle access into the CBD (around a 15-minute drive) or south towards the beaches. Adelaide Airport is only a few minutes away, a real drawcard for frequent flyers, and public transport users can rely on bus routes along nearby arterial roads that connect through to Adelaide's rail and tram network via Glenelg or the city interchange.
Schools & families
Families in Camden Park generally look to nearby suburbs for schooling options, with primary and secondary schools in Plympton, Plympton Park and North Plympton all within easy reach. The suburb's median age of 36 suggests a mix of young professionals and established families, and its compact size means most local amenities, parks and schools are only a short drive or bike ride away rather than a major commute.
Housing & architecture
Camden Park's housing stock is a genuine mix, reflected in the current listing split of 44% houses, 38% apartments and units, 9% townhouses and 9% land. This variety spans from older post-war and mid-century homes on standard suburban blocks through to newer apartment and townhouse developments, giving the suburb a broader range of buyer options than many of its more uniformly house-dominated neighbours like Novar Gardens or Plympton Park.
The property market
The median house price in Camden Park currently sits at $900,000, alongside a median unit and apartment price of $561,000, illustrating the gap between the suburb's detached housing and its growing apartment stock. Recent figures show a modest pull-back in house prices, down 0.6%, suggesting the market has cooled slightly after a period of stronger growth rather than showing sustained decline. Median rent of $673 per week points to solid rental demand, likely underpinned by the suburb's proximity to the airport, the city and the coast, making it a suburb worth watching for both owner-occupiers and investors weighing up value against its more established neighbours.
Market snapshot
Camden Park property market
Median sale price
$900k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$673
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$630k
Median
$900k
Premium
$1.37m
Days on market
58
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
31
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +8.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Camden Park by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Camden Park, SA 5038.
Population
3,338
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$1,398
median, per week
Median rent
$305
per week
Median mortgage
$1,650
per month
Mortgage / income
27%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Camden Park
$420k
7/23 Creslin Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$750k
1/47 Clifton Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.08m
18 Gunnawarra Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$899k
2 Whelan Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
$490k
1/26 Clifton Street
Sold ~June 2026
$899k
16 Gunnawarra Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
$639k
4/17 Lindsay Street
Sold ~June 2026
$490k
U5/75 Mooringe Ave
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Camden Park suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Camden Park?
The median house price in Camden Park, SA is $900k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 0.6%.
How much is rent in Camden Park?
The median weekly rent in Camden Park is around $673 per week.
Is Camden Park a good place to live?
Camden Park is a small residential suburb in Adelaide's south-eastern region, nestled within the foothills area. Camden Park is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 3,338.
What is the population of Camden Park?
Camden Park has a population of 3,338 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
How long do homes take to sell in Camden Park?
Properties in Camden Park take around 58 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Camden Park?
Entry-level properties in Camden Park start around $630k, while premium homes reach $1.37m.
What suburbs are near Camden Park?
Suburbs near Camden Park include Novar Gardens, North Plympton, Plympton Park, Netley and Plympton.
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