ABS figures for June 2025 count 1,437 businesses in the statistical area covering Camden town and Ellis Lane, up from 1,272 in June 2021. Construction leads with 371, roughly one in four, followed by rental, hiring and real estate (185) and professional services (164). Just under half have no employees, a lower share than in the newer estates nearby. For a builder or agency with staff, the website has to do more than list a phone number: take detailed quote requests, show licence details and present finished work properly.
| Industry | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 371 | 26% |
| Rental, hiring & real estate | 185 | 13% |
| Professional, scientific & technical | 164 | 11% |
| Health care & social assistance | 123 | 9% |
| Transport, postal & warehousing | 81 | 6% |
| Other services | 78 | 5% |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Counts of Australian Businesses at 30 June 2025 and Estimated Resident Population 2025, for the ABS Camden - Ellis Lane statistical area (SA2), via ABS Data by Region. About 13,365 people live in the area.