They lived in extended family groups of 20–40 members, hunting kangaroos, possums and eels and gathering yams and other seasonal fruit and vegetables from the local area.

However, as British settlers encroached on their land and reduced their food sources, they turned to armed resistance which ended in 1816 after many of their number were massacred.

Surveyor-General Major Thomas Mitchell suggested Macarthur surrender 320 acres (130 ha) of his land for the purpose to which he refused.

The Camden Show is an annual event which combines amusement park attractions with the elements of a state fair.

In Camden, 80.3% of people were born in Australia; the most next common countries of birth included England 4.5%, New Zealand 1.2%, Scotland 0.8%, South Africa 0.5% and Germany 0.5%.

[17] The state member for Camden is Sally Quinnell, first elected in 2023, representing the Australian Labor Party.

[30] In making its decision several council members, including Mayor Chris Patterson, said the school was inappropriate for the semi-rural area of Camden and likely to cause parking, traffic and other problems.

[31][32] Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd indicated before the council decision that he wouldn't support the school on planning grounds.

[33] The Quranic Society said it will appeal the council's decision in the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales.

"[34] However, on 17 May 2021, it was announced that A-League team Macarthur FC had acquired 17 hectares (42 acres) of the planning grounds to construct a football precinct to house the team's future W-League squad, as well as the National Premier Leagues NSW squads.