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Camden LGA Children & Families Strategy

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Camden Local Government Area

Major features

• Nepean River.
• The Australian Botanical

Garden Mount Annan.

• Camden Airport.
• Camden Hospital.
• Bicentennial Equestrian

Park.

• Agricultural farms and

wineries.

Camden’s Population Growth - the story so far

Estimated Residential Population 1991 23,426 1996 33,076 2001 45,454 2006 50,950 2011 58,439 2017 88,258

Population Growth

• Fastest growing Council area in NSW
• Camden has approximately 500 new residents moving

in every month

Population 80,476

2016

Population 226,604

2036

Percentage change 156.75%

2016-2036

Key Statistics for Camden LGA

46% of couples have

children

19.5% of Camden is

aged 0-11years

50% of households

have a mortgage

14% of Camden speak

another language other than English at home

69% identify as being

Christian The Camden population is set to grow by 157% by 2036 Camden represents the typical nuclear family

Camden’s Children (0-12yrs)

959 babies born in

Camden in 2015

4.5% of children aged

5-9yrs have a disability

36% of children are

cared for by unpaid parents/carers

96% of children are

fully immunised by school High concentration of children 0-4yrs live in Spring Farm,

Gregory Hills/Gledswood Hills & Oran Park

High concentration of children 5-11yrs live in Currans Hill,

Harrington Park/Kirkham & Mt Annan 64,910 items were

borrowed by junior (0-12yrs) members at Camden libraries in 2017

30,361 children

attended library activities in 2017

Children and Family Infrastructure in the Camden area

23 primary schools 58 Long Day Care &

Preschools

27 established

playgroups

3 Community libraries

(includes the new Oran Park Library

• pening in 2018)

70+ playgrounds 1 sports hub, 1 skate

park, 1 leisure centre,

23 sportsground sites 2 Community Pools 26 GP Practices

What have Camden parents said so far?

What makes Camden LGA a good place to raise children aged 0-12?

• “Safe, friendly and well-cared for area that is central as well”.
• “All of the government initiatives ( e.g. library, days like Kids Fun Day)”.
• “So many great facilities and a lot of young families”.
• “Camden is a community”.
• “Love the family and community atmosphere”.
• “Lovely parks and outdoor spaces. Free family activities through council

and library. Love the Babies Into Books (BiBs) sessions at the library”.

• “Friendly neighbourhood – Lots of infrastructure and kid friendly”.

What have Camden parents said so far?

What do parents value the most?

• Parks and playgrounds that are fenced and have toilets; water play

based activities; nature walks; catered for babies and toddlers.

• Social activities including mother’s groups, family events and

community activities and other opportunities for parents to meet

• thers in the area.
• Good quality education institutions - Quality Education and

transition to school programs were deemed the most important with day care, preschool, family day care and before and after school care services a close second.

What have Camden parents said so far?

What do parents want in the future?

• Affordable family events like Camden Family Play Day and Kids Fun Day;

shaded areas over playgrounds; information about after hours GPs and pharmacies in the Camden area; better access to specialised support services.

What would make Camden better?

• Most parents said the key challenge to accessing activities, services and

facilities for families was the lack of knowledge about activities and services and eligibility criteria.

• The top 3 ways parents/carers said they prefer to receive information

included social media/apps followed by Camden Kids website and email.

Themes

• Voice
• Development & education
• Connected
• Health
• Safety
• Informed

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