Cabramatta - Lansvale

Cabramatta - Lansvale is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Cabramatta - Lansvale's population was around 24,276 as of May 2026. This showed an increase of 175 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 24,101. The growth is inferred from ABS data: estimated resident population of 24,261 in June 2025 and 23 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,194 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessment. The area's 0.7% growth since the census is close to the SA3 area's 2.0%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration drove most population gains recently, contributing approximately 98.3%.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends suggest the area will grow by around 9.8% by 2041, based on latest annual ERP population numbers, adding approximately 2,385 persons.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Cabramatta - Lansvale according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Cabramatta - Lansvale has seen approximately 70 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25354 homes have been approved, with an additional 54 approved in FY26 so far. This rate of approvals suggests that new supply is likely keeping pace with demand, offering good choice for buyers.

The average construction cost value of these properties is $298,000, which aligns with regional patterns. In terms of commercial development, $23.4 million in approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating balanced activity. When compared to Greater Sydney, Cabramatta - Lansvale has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person. Nationally, it ranks at approximately the 36th percentile among assessed areas, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings.

This lower level of activity reflects market maturity and suggests possible development constraints. The new building activity shows a mix of housing types: 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% medium to high-density housing. This expanding range offers opportunities across various price brackets, from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. With around 464 people per dwelling approval, Cabramatta - Lansvale indicates a developed market. Population forecasts estimate that Cabramatta - Lansvale will gain approximately 2,369 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Cabramatta - Lansvale has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects that could affect the region. Notable ones include Cabramatta East Town Centre, new Vien Giac Temple construction, Bathla Group Cabramatta Mixed-Use Development, and Cabramatta Loop Project. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Cabramatta - Lansvale shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Cabramatta - Lansvale has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.7% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.8%.

There were 10,733 residents employed as of December 2025, with an unemployment rate of 6.7%, which is 1.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Cabramatta - Lansvale was 53.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 19.9% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries among residents were manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.

Manufacturing had particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 2.9 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 4.8%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 5.8% while labour force increased by 5.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cabramatta - Lansvale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.0% over ten years.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that in Cabramatta - Lansvale SA2, median income is $45,338 and average income is $52,267. This is below Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes are approximately $50,017 (median) and $57,661 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Cabramatta - Lansvale fall between the 2nd and 14th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income brackets show that the largest segment comprises 27.4% earning $800 - $1,499 weekly (6,651 residents), unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 12th percentile nationally.

Cabramatta - Lansvale displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Cabramatta - Lansvale as of the latest Census, 45.0% of dwellings were houses while 54.9% were other types such as semi-detached and apartments. This differs from Sydney metro's dwelling structure which was 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cabramatta - Lansvale stood at 30.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.1% and rented ones at 46.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in the area was $330, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Cabramatta - Lansvale's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,517 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and median weekly rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Cabramatta - Lansvale features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 74.7% of all households, including 33.5% couples with children, 17.1% couples without children, and 20.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.3%, with lone person households at 20.0% and group households comprising 5.3% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Cabramatta - Lansvale faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 16.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (0.5%). Vocational pathways account for 21.2% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 12.7%. Educational participation is high, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.1% in secondary education, 8.7% in primary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Cabramatta-Lansvale has 123 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 31 routes, providing 6,419 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 165 meters to the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 78%, followed by trains at 12% and walking at 5%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.0, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 19.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 917 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual stop. A map accompanies this data, displaying the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

The level of general health in Cabramatta - Lansvale is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Cabramatta-Lansvale shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions. The area has a very low private health cover rate at approximately 46% (~11,118 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

Diabetes and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 5.8% and 4.7% of residents respectively. 79.4% of residents report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.5% (4,736 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

Cabramatta - Lansvale is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Cabramatta-Lansvale is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 67.2% of its population born overseas and 83.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Cabramatta-Lansvale, as of a recent study, was Buddhism, accounting for 43.8% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Cabramatta-Lansvale were Vietnamese (35.1%), Chinese (24.8%), and Other (17.4%).

These figures are substantially higher than their respective regional averages: Vietnamese at 1.8%, Chinese at 8.4%, and Other not specified. Notably, certain ethnic groups are overrepresented in Cabramatta-Lansvale compared to regional averages: Serbian at 1.4% vs 0.5%, Samoan at 1.3% vs 0.5%, and Lebanese at 0.7% vs 2.6%.

Cabramatta - Lansvale's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Cabramatta - Lansvale has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented in Cabramatta - Lansvale (14.1% locally), while the 35-44 year-olds are under-represented (11.3%). Between 2021 and the present, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 9.6% to 11.8%, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 14.2% to 16.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.3% to 12.2%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 10.9% to 9.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that Cabramatta - Lansvale's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 1,397 people (104%) from 1,349 to 2,747. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 85% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.