Camden is the original settlement in the Camden Council area. The Municipality of Camden was established in 1883, at which time the area had 342 residents. Camden is the historical hub of the Local Government Area and holds a significant stance in the birthplace of Australia's wool, wheat and wine industries. Camden South provides a friendly residential environment. The size of Camden South is approximately 4 km². It has 4 parks covering nearly 4% of the total area. There are 1 childcare centre located in Camden South.

The population of Camden South in 2001 was 4,033 people. By 2006 the population was 4,365 showing a population growth of 8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Camden South is 50 - 59 years. Households in Camden South are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying between $1200.00 - $1400.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Camden South work in a non-specific occupation. In 2001, 83% of the homes in Camden South were owner-occupied compared with 86% in 2006. Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $410,000.