Cambewarra Village, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Cambewarra Village NSW is 1,211 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cambewarra Village is $847 per week ($44,044 per year). Median rent in Cambewarra Village is $498 per week ($2,158 per month). Cambewarra Village has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Cambewarra Village has a population density of 1,217 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cambewarra Village is England. The most common religion is No religion (39.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cambewarra Village is $1,950.

There were 2 recorded offences in Cambewarra Village in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

Population
1,211
Census 2021
Median income
$847/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$498/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Cambewarra Village vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Cambewarra Village is $847 a week, 11% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 762nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $498 a week, $113 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 22.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical NSW suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCambewarra VillageTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$847/wk$765/wk +11%$766/wk
Household income$2,188/wk$1,704/wk +28%$1,637/wk
Rent$498/wk$385/wk +29%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,950/mo$1,965/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age4343 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.8%22.6% +0.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Cambewarra Village, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Cambewarra Village Population

1,211 residents at the 2021 Census.

Cambewarra Village Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$847/wk
$44,044 per year
Ranked 2,822 of 14,663
Median Rent
$498/wk
$2,158 per month
Ranked 687 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Cambewarra Village Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,188/wk
Median rent $498/wk
Rent to income 22.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Cambewarra Village against your income

About $9,481 a month
Median rent $498/wk
Left after rent $1,690/wk
Rent share 22.8%

Cambewarra Village Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1029
avg ICSEA score
216
total students
Cambewarra Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 216 students
1029
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Cambewarra Village, with a map

Cambewarra Village Map

Cambewarra Village, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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People in Cambewarra Village

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (598) Female 50.7% (615)

Population Density

1,217
people per km²
1,211 people · 1.0 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,390
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.0%
New Zealand
1.3%
Scotland
1.0%
Sri Lanka
0.8%
South Africa
0.7%
Poland
0.5%
China
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.7%
Sinhalese
0.7%
Indonesian
0.5%
Cantonese
0.4%
Mandarin
0.4%
Hindi
0.2%
Russian
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
47.0%
Australian
42.9%
Irish
12.2%
Scottish
12.1%
German
4.6%
Australian Aboriginal
2.6%
Italian
1.9%
Dutch
1.7%
Polish
1.6%
Spanish
1.4%
French
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
39.9%
Anglican
19.6%
Catholic
17.0%
Not stated
7.0%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.0%
Baptist
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
59.8% 584
Separated
1.5% 15
Divorced
6.7% 65
Widowed
4.3% 42
Never married
27.7% 270

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.0%
Couple: no children
26.7%
Couple: no children under 15
21.2%
One parent: children under 15
7.0%
One parent: no children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.2%
2 persons
37.7%
3 persons
18.8%
4 persons
17.4%
5 persons
8.8%
6+ persons
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Cambewarra Village

Housing Tenure

Of the 411 occupied private dwellings in Cambewarra Village at the 2021 Census, 10.0% were rented, 44.8% owned outright and 44.3% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
44.8% 184 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
44.3% 182 dwellings
Rented
10.0% 41 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.2%
2 bedrooms
1.7%
3 bedrooms
27.5%
4 bedrooms
53.7%
5 bedrooms
14.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.9%
$450-$599/mo
4.7%
$600-$799/mo
2.9%
$800-$999/mo
5.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.6%
2 vehicles
45.4%
3 vehicles
18.4%
4+ vehicles
14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Cambewarra Village

Employment

Employed full-time
36.5% 326 people
Employed part-time
27.5% 246 people
Unemployed
2.0% 18 people
Not in labour force
34.0% 304 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
34.0%
Managers
15.7%
Community & Personal Service
13.1%
Clerical & Administrative
12.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.2%
Sales Workers
5.4%
Labourers
3.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
2.3%
$300-$399/wk
0.8%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
5.4%
$800-$999/wk
4.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.0%
$4,000+/wk
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.0%
$1-$149/wk
6.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.9%
Did not go to work
15.7%
Car (passenger)
5.9%
Walked only
0.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Bicycle
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
33.8%
Bachelor Degree
26.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.8%
Postgraduate Degree
10.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.2%
Certificate I/II
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.5%
Engineering
17.0%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Health
14.4%
Education
13.5%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.8%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%
Information Technology
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
16.1%
Secondary: Government
15.1%
Vocational Education
13.0%
Pre-school
11.0%
Secondary: Catholic
8.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.7%
Primary: Catholic
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.5%
Has need for assistance
4.5%
Need for assistance not stated
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
112
Asthma
56
Arthritis
40
Heart disease
36
Cancer
26
Diabetes
22
Lung condition
12
Kidney disease
10
Stroke
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 135
Did not provide
85.6% 800

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.6% 220
Not a volunteer
76.4% 711

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
2.6% 24
Current ADF: Reserves
1.0% 9
Previously served
6.7% 63
Never served
89.8% 842

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.0%
1 child
7.2%
2 children
31.4%
3 children
23.6%
4 children
6.8%
5+ children
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
14
1961: 1970
21
1971: 1980
18
1981: 1990
27
1991: 2000
25
2001: 2010
39
2011: 2015
19
2018
6
2019
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

9.2%
moved in the last year
32.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,045
Moved from NSW
50
Moved: same area (SA2)
26
Moved from ACT
7
Moved from VIC
5
Moved from QLD
3
Moved from overseas
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.4%
5: 14 hours
34.7%
15: 29 hours
16.7%
30+ hours
9.6%
Did not do domestic work
16.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.9%
Step family: no other children
8.0%
Blended family: no other children
2.9%
Intact family: other children present
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cambewarra Village Crime Statistics

2 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Sexual Offences
1
Theft
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Cambewarra Village

The closest suburb to Cambewarra Village is North Nowra, 3.8 km away.

North Nowra
3.8 km away · income $696/wk · rent $380/wk
Bomaderry
5.1 km away · income $612/wk · rent $310/wk
West Nowra
6.8 km away · income $750/wk · rent $350/wk
Nowra
7.8 km away · income $554/wk · rent $300/wk
South Nowra
10.2 km away · income $830/wk · rent $398/wk
Nowra Hill
12.0 km away · income $838/wk · rent $285/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Cambewarra Village

What is the population of Cambewarra Village NSW?

The population of Cambewarra Village NSW is 1,211 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,217 people per km². Cambewarra Village is ranked #3,686 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cambewarra Village?

The median personal income in Cambewarra Village NSW is $847 per week, or $44,044 per year. The median household income is $2,188 per week. Family income is $2,390 per week. Cambewarra Village is ranked #2,822 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cambewarra Village?

Median rent in Cambewarra Village NSW is $498 per week ($2,158 per month). Rent represents 22.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Cambewarra Village ranks #687 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cambewarra Village?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cambewarra Village NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cambewarra Village?

The median age in Cambewarra Village NSW is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cambewarra Village a good suburb to live in?

Cambewarra Village is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,211. The median income is $847/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10763. All dollar figures in AUD.