Cabramatta - Lansvale
Statistical Area - sa2

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 24,391 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 290 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 24,101. The increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 24,373 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,209 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's 1.2% growth since the census is within 1.0 percentage points of its SA3 area (2.2%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during recent periods.

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. According to demographic trends, the area is expected to grow by 2,414 persons by 2041, recording a total gain of 9.8% over the 17 years.

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 FY25, around 354 homes were approved, with a further 19 approved in FY26 so far. The population has been declining recently, suggesting that new supply has kept pace with demand, providing good options for buyers.

The average construction cost of new properties is $298,000, consistent with regional trends. This financial year, $23.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cabramatta - Lansvale has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 36th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This lower level of activity reflects market maturity and possible development constraints.

New building activity shows a mix of housing types: 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% medium and high-density housing, offering a range of medium-density options across different price brackets. With around 464 people per dwelling approval, Cabramatta - Lansvale indicates a developed market. Population forecasts suggest that the area will gain approximately 2,396 residents by 2041. Based on 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

Twenty-five projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include Cabramatta East Town Centre, Construction of the new Vien Giac Temple, Cabravale Club Resort - Stage 2 Redevelopment (Novotel Sydney Cabramatta), and Bathla Group Cabramatta Mixed-Use Development. 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 5.6% as of June 2024.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.8%. As of June 2025, 10,610 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 5.6%, which is 1.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Cabramatta - Lansvale was 41.0%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include 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%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.8% and labour force increased by 4.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cabramatta - Lansvale's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.5% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Income data from AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO figures for financial year 2022 shows median income in Cabramatta - Lansvale at $40,807 and average income at $48,675. This is below Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $45,953 (median) and $54,813 (average), based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, income in Cabramatta - Lansvale falls between the 2nd and 14th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The largest income segment comprises 27.4% earning $800-$1,499 weekly (6,683 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 13th percentile nationally.

Cabramatta - Lansvale displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Cabramatta - Lansvale, as per the latest Census, 45.0% of dwellings were houses while 54.9% were other types such as semi-detached and apartments, compared to Sydney metro's 73.3% houses and 26.7% 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, significantly lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in the area was $330, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Cabramatta - Lansvale's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were substantially lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 74.7% of all households, consisting of 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 smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.2.

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+, 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: 9.1% in secondary, 8.7% in primary, and 6.5% in tertiary.

The area's five schools have a combined enrollment of 3,251 students, serving distinct age groups with four primary and one secondary school. School places per 100 residents (13.3) are below the regional average (17.4), indicating some students may attend schools in neighboring areas.

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

Cabramatta - Lansvale has 111 active public transport stops. These include train and bus services. There are 32 individual routes operating in total, providing 5615 weekly passenger trips combined.

Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 161 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency is 802 trips per day across all routes, which equals approximately 50 weekly trips per stop.

Cabramatta - Lansvale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Cabramatta - Lansvale shows excellent health outcomes with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 46% (~11,195 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are diabetes (5.8%) and arthritis (4.7%). About 79.4% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 75.6%. Around 18.9% (~4,597 people) are aged 65 and over, with seniors' health outcomes aligned with the general population's profile.

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 one of Australia's most culturally diverse areas, 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 the latest data from 2016, is Buddhism, accounting for 43.8% of people, which is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 21.7%. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Vietnamese (35.1%), Chinese (24.8%), and Other (17.4%).

These percentages are notably higher than the regional averages for Vietnamese and Chinese groups but lower for those identifying as 'Other'. There are also notable differences in the representation of Serbian (1.4% vs 1.8%), Samoan (1.3% vs 1.0%), and Lebanese (0.7% vs 1.8%) ethnic groups compared to regional averages.

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 Australia's figure of 38 years. The 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.3%, while the 35-44 year-olds are under-represented at 11.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 14.2% to 16.1%, and the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 9.6% to 11.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 14.3% to 12.6%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 10.9% to 9.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Cabramatta - Lansvale's age profile. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to increase by 1,531 people (120%), from 1,278 to 2,810. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 89% 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.