Concrete Camden
Driveways, Slabs & Paths
Driveways, slabs, paths and pool surrounds in Camden 2570. A 40m² driveway on a level site costs $8,300–$9,000 here, including GST.
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What affects a concrete job in Camden
Camden is a historic town on the Nepean floodplain surrounded by fast-growing new estates. Work ranges from heritage-area properties near the centre to new-build driveways on engineered lots.
South West Sydney sits on reactive clay from Bringelly shale, the same ground that causes movement in older driveways across Western Sydney. More on concreting in South West Sydney →
Local council
Camden Council. The section between your boundary and the kerb is council land, so a new or rebuilt driveway crossing needs Camden Council's approval and has to match the levels it issues. We'll tell you at the site visit whether your job touches it.
Heritage conservation areas
In a heritage conservation area, Camden Council can require approval to change a front driveway, path or fence.
Low-lying and flood-affected land
Parts of the suburb are low-lying.
New-estate rules
Many estates have design guidelines or covenants covering driveway colour and finish, so check yours before choosing.
Concrete prices in Camden
From our calculator, priced for the outer metro delivery zone ($220 delivery surcharge per load). N25 concrete, SL72 mesh, GST included.
| Job | Estimate |
|---|---|
| 40m² broom driveway, level site (baseline) | $8,300–$9,000 |
| 40m² exposed aggregate driveway on a new-build lot | $11,000–$12,450 |
| Replacing a cracked 40m² driveway (break out, dispose, minor levelling) | $11,500–$14,400 |
Estimates only. Excavation, rock, access and what's under the existing surface are confirmed at a free site inspection.
Driveway and setback rules in Camden
What Camden Council requires for driveways, crossings, garages and front setbacks. Taken from its own planning documents, with every rule linked to its source.
Camden DCP, 4.2 General Residential Development Controls
Crossing & approvals
Generally one driveway per property. A second crossing won't be considered on frontages under 20m wide or within 6m of the kerb tangent at an intersection, and driveways should be as small as possible, especially across the verge.
Camden DCP, 4.2.10 Parking, Garages and Site AccessFront setback
Front setback is the average of the two nearest houses on the same side of the street. Without two within 40m, it's 4.5m on lots up to 900m², 6.5m on 900–1,500m² lots and 10m on larger lots.
Camden DCP, 4.2.4 Setbacks, Table 4-2Garages & parking
Garage doors can take up no more than 60% of the front of the house on lots 12.5–15m wide and 50% on lots over 15m. No triple garages on lots under 12.5m, and lots 7m wide or less must have rear-lane garages.
Camden DCP, 4.2.10 Parking, Garages and Site Access
Rules that apply anywhere in NSW
A driveway, hardstand or paving on your own land is exempt from planning approval only if it isn't in a heritage conservation area, on a heritage item, in a foreshore or environmentally sensitive area, drains to an existing stormwater system, and is built to AS/NZS 2890.1. Otherwise it needs a DA or CDC.
NSW Codes SEPP, exempt development: driveways, pathways and pavingAnything built on or over the footpath or road, including the vehicle crossing and layback, needs approval from the council (or Transport for NSW on State roads) under the Roads Act 1993, even when the work on your land is exempt or already approved.
NSW Codes SEPP, exempt development: driveways, pathways and pavingDriveway grades follow AS/NZS 2890.1: generally no steeper than 25% (1 in 4) within the property, and any change in grade over 12.5% (1 in 8) needs a transition, usually about 2m long, so cars don't scrape.
AS/NZS 2890.1, as applied in Hunters Hill Council's driveway specification
Summarised from council documents, checked October 2026. Councils update their controls, and site-specific controls can apply, so confirm with council or your certifier before you build.
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Estimated Range (incl. GST)
$9,050 – $15,851
Concrete Camden: common questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Camden?
A 40m² broom-finish driveway in Camden (N25, 100mm, SL72 mesh) costs $8,300–$9,000 including GST on a level site, which includes the $220 delivery surcharge for the outer metro delivery zone. Replacing an existing cracked driveway costs $11,500–$14,400, because the old concrete has to be broken out and carted away. One of the most common jobs here (40m² exposed aggregate driveway on a new-build lot) comes to $11,000–$12,450. The price is confirmed at a free site inspection.
Do I need council approval for a driveway in Camden?
A driveway on your own land is only exempt from approval if it isn't in a heritage conservation area, on a heritage item or in a foreshore or environmentally sensitive area, drains to stormwater and meets AS/NZS 2890.1. Otherwise it needs a DA or CDC. The crossing between your boundary and the kerb is council land, so Camden Council must approve it under the Roads Act. Generally one driveway per property. A second crossing won't be considered on frontages under 20m wide or within 6m of the kerb tangent at an intersection, and driveways should be as small as possible, especially across the verge.
What ground conditions affect concrete in Camden?
Reactive clay and new estate fill. Camden is a historic town on the Nepean floodplain surrounded by fast-growing new estates. Work ranges from heritage-area properties near the centre to new-build driveways on engineered lots.
Do you work in Camden (2570)?
Yes. Camden is in our outer metro delivery zone, which carries a $220 delivery surcharge per load. We work Monday to Saturday, 6am–5pm, and can usually arrange a site visit within 48 hours of your enquiry.
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