[3] Camborne was developed over a 35-year period from the 1960s, initially by an investment company headed by a Mr Arthur Cornish.

[4] The Paremata Residents Association includes members from Camborne.

[5] Camborne statistical area covers 0.84 km2 (0.32 sq mi).

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 55.1% had no religion, 34.4% were Christian, 0.1% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.9% were Hindu, 0.4% were Muslim, 1.0% were Buddhist and 1.8% had other religions.

[7] Camborne does not have its own shops, but is within walking distance of the Plimmerton and Mana shopping centres, and within driving distance of the Porirua and Wellington city centres.