Camden, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Camden, in the Camden Council local government area.
| Locality | Camden |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Camden Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.05874 |
| Longitude | 150.69258 |
| Population | 3,233 |
| Density | 724.9 /km² |
| Area | 4.5 km² |
| Elevation | 81 m |
| Postcode | 2570 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 52 km west-southwest |
Camden is a locality in the Camden Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,233. The locality covers an area of 4.5 km², giving a population density of about 724.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 81 m above sea level. It lies approximately 52 km west-southwest of Sydney. Camden is located at 34.0587°S, 150.6926°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2570.
Camden unfurls its character across the gentle, rolling hills of the Macarthur region, a landscape where fertile plains meet the meandering paths of the Nepean River. It lies 25.8 km south-west of Liverpool, NSW (from Liverpool, NSW: bearing 234°T), and is situated 11.8 km west of Campbelltown. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth and sun-warmed eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the land's enduring connection to the natural world. Broad skies arch overhead, their colours shifting from the pale blue of morning to the deep indigo of twilight, casting a soft, ethereal glow upon the scattered farms and suburban fringes that define Camden's immediate setting. The land itself, a rich tapestry of greens and browns, slopes with a quiet grace towards the waterway, its banks often fringed with stands of native trees that whisper secrets on the breeze.
Camden’s story is deeply entwined with the early days of European settlement in Australia, a place where pastoral ambitions first took root on this fertile ground. It was here that John Macarthur established his influential Camden Park estate, a hub for agricultural innovation and the breeding of fine wool sheep that would shape the colony’s economy. This legacy of farming and grazing continues to influence the character of Camden, with surrounding properties still maintaining a connection to the land, their paddocks a familiar sight to travellers. The town centre itself, with its well-preserved historic buildings, offers a glimpse into this past, while the local economy now also embraces a broader range of industries and services, catering to a growing population that appreciates Camden's blend of rural charm and modern convenience.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Camden, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Camden, in the Camden Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Camden includes the postcode (2570), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Camden Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Camden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |