NSW · Lake Macquarie Council
Cameron Park, NSW, 2285
Desirability index
42.2/100
How this score is calculated#426 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Cameron Park is a mid-sized suburb in the Lake Macquarie area, home to around 9,977 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,376 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-8%), roughly 238.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $700 (flats $500, houses $720), a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 9,977
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $2,464
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 75 of 3,170
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 72%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 202 / 115 / 13
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $720
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 226
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 2,376
- Against the person
- 581
- Against property
- 1,116
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 238.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 17 residents
- State safety percentile
- 17.2th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -8.3%
Most common offence types
- Fraud222
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment170
- Malicious Damage To Property232
- Steal From Motor Vehicle186
- Transport Regulatory Offences264
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
508 planning-related records
2026· 21 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure44 Portland Drive Cameron Park NSW 2285Determined
May 2026
- Demolition6 TENILLE CLOSE CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support6 NANCY CLOSE CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation26 EUMINA STREET CAMERON PARK 2285Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool86 ESTELVILLE CIRCUIT CAMERON PARK 2285Under Assessment
- Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure23 FALSTER RIDGE CAMERON PARK 2285Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool102 BLACKWOOD CIRCUIT CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool3 VANTAGE CIRCUIT CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah8 ASTER CLOSE CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)128 ESTELVILLE CIRCUIT CAMERON PARK 2285Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Service station; Recreation facility (indoor); Retail Premise87 NORTHLAKES DRIVE CAMERON PARK 2285Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool37 FLAMINGO DRIVE CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool7 STANDING AVENUE CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Recreation facility (outdoor)5 CAMERON PARK DRIVE CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers; Swimming pool1 VANTAGE CIRCUIT CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 TURNOCK DRIVE CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure33 FLAMINGO DRIVE CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport15 HILLDALE DRIVE CAMERON PARK 2285Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation135B NORTHLAKES DRIVE CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool133 ESTELVILLE CIRCUIT CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30 Yarborough Road, CAMERON PARK NSWDetermined
2025· 49 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space27 BOYNE CRESCENT CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool17 BOYNE CRESCENT CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Swimming pool7 STOLLERY DRIVE CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Subdivision88 HARRIS STREET CAMERON PARK 2285Additional Information Requested
October 2025
- Subdivision10 WOODFORD STREET CAMERON PARK NSW 2285Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport7 TALIA AVENUE CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support29 ESTELVILLE CIRCUIT CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool10 VESTA STREET CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 INTEGRITY STREET CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Supporting Development63 WIGEON CHASE CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences21 KIPPAX STREET CAMERON PARK 2285Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure112 PORTLAND DRIVE CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 ESTELVILLE CIRCUIT CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Subdivision10 WOODFORD STREET CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool41 PRESTON PLACE CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure89 BREAKWELL ROAD CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space19 CRAIGHILL CRESCENT CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool25 INTEGRITY STREET CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation20 TURNOCK DRIVE CAMERON PARK 2285Determined
2024· 50 proposals
50 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 81 proposals
81 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 124 proposals
124 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 149 proposals
149 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 34 proposals
34 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
51 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (8)
- Bicycle Parking
- Araminta Ch opp Julindur RdBus stop
- Blackwood Cct at Raleigh StBus stop
- Blackwood Cct opp Raleigh StBus stop
- Cameron Park Community Park, Northlakes DrBus stop
- Cameron Park Dr after Farragher WayBus stop
- Cameron Park Dr opp Farragher WayBus stop
- Constitution Dr after Canada CresBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Country Grove ReservePark
- Pasterfield Sports ComplexPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 54
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 42.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #426 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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- Country Grove Reservegovernmentpark
- Pasterfield Sports Complexgovernmentpark
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carportplanning15 HILLDALE DRIVE CAMERON PARK 2285Lodged 09 Feb 2026 · Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carportplanning7 TALIA AVENUE CAMERON PARK 2285Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fencesplanning21 KIPPAX STREET CAMERON PARK 2285Lodged 05 Sep 2025 · Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Swimming poolplanning7 STOLLERY DRIVE CAMERON PARK 2285Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Supporting Developmentplanning63 WIGEON CHASE CAMERON PARK 2285Lodged 26 Sep 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming poolplanning17 BOYNE CRESCENT CAMERON PARK 2285Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
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