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 24,391 as of November 2025, an increase of 290 people since the 2021 Census. This reflects a growth rate of 1.2%. The ABS estimated resident population in June 2024 was 24,373, with an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. The population density was 3,209 persons per square kilometer as of November 2025. This places Cabramatta - Lansvale in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove the area's population growth during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for SA2 areas covered and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered. By 2041, Cabramatta - Lansvale is expected to grow by 2,414 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 9.8% over the 17-year period.

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, with a total of 354 approvals and an additional 23 in FY26. The population decline in recent years suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good options for buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $298,000, aligning with regional trends.

This financial year has seen $23.4 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Comparatively, Cabramatta - Lansvale has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person when measured against Greater Sydney 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 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% medium to high-density housing, indicating an expanding range of medium-density options that create a mix of opportunities across price brackets from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives.

With around 464 people per dwelling approval, Cabramatta - Lansvale demonstrates a developed market. Population forecasts indicate that Cabramatta - Lansvale is expected to gain approximately 2,396 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 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 25 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Cabramatta East Town Centre, Construction of the new Vien Giac Temple, Bathla Group Cabramatta Mixed-Use Development, and Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct. The following list details those most 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 5.5% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 5.5% over the past year.

In this period, 10,605 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.3% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 41.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents included manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. The area had a notable concentration in manufacturing, 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 appeared limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.5%, while labour force increased by 4.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. As of 25-November, NSW employment had contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cabramatta-Lansvale's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Cabramatta - Lansvale SA2 is below the national average. The median income is $40,807 and the average income stands at $48,675. In contrast, Greater Sydney has a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Cabramatta - Lansvale would be approximately $45,953 (median) and $54,813 (average) as of September 2025. According to the Census conducted in 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Cabramatta - Lansvale all fall between the 2nd and 14th percentiles nationally. 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 in Cabramatta - Lansvale, with only 80.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 12th 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% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments and other types. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's 73.3% houses and 26.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cabramatta - Lansvale stood at 30.4%, with mortgaged properties at 23.1% and rented dwellings at 46.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, 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 significantly lower at $1,517 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below 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, including 33.5% couples with children, 17.1% couples without children, and 20.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 25.3%, with lone person households at 20.0% and group households comprising 5.3%. 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 has lower university qualification rates at 16.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (0.5%). Among residents aged 15+, vocational pathways account for 21.2% of qualifications, 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 good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in the area encompassing Cabramatta - Lansvale indicates that there are currently 111 active transport stops. These stops offer a combination of train and bus services, with 32 individual routes operating collectively to facilitate 5,615 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing approximately 161 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 802 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly 50 weekly trips per individual 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%.

Diabetes and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 5.8% and 4.7% of residents respectively. Around 79.4% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 75.6%. The area has 18.9% (4,597 people) aged 65 and over, with seniors' health outcomes aligning closely 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. A total of 83.9% speak a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Cabramatta-Lansvale is Buddhism, practiced by 43.8%, compared to 21.7% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, Vietnamese comprise 35.1%, Chinese 24.8%, and Other 17.4%. These figures are significantly higher than regional averages of 17.8%, 12.0%, and 32.7%, respectively. Notably, Serbian (1.4% vs 1.8%), Samoan (1.3% vs 1.0%), and Lebanese (0.7% vs 1.8%) are also overrepresented in Cabramatta-Lansvale compared to regional figures.

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. The 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented at 14.3%, while the 35-44 age group is 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 has increased from 9.6% to 11.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 14.3% to 12.6%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 10.9% to 9.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Cabramatta - Lansvale's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to increase dramatically by 1,531 people (120%), from 1,278 to 2,810. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 89% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.