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 24,385 as of August 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure shows an increase of 284 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 24,101. The growth is inferred from ABS data: 24,373 in June 2024 and 21 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,208 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally. The area's 1.2% growth since the census is close to its SA3 area's 2.0%, indicating strong fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver for this growth.

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. These growth rates by age group are applied to all areas until 2041. By then, Cabramatta - Lansvale is expected to grow by 2,414 persons, a 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. Development approval data is provided by the ABS on a financial year basis: 354 homes over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, and 9 so far in FY26. The population has declined recently, but development activity has been adequate relative to this trend, benefiting buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $429,000, below the regional average, offering more affordable housing options.

There have been $23.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney and nationally, Cabramatta - Lansvale has a lower rate of new dwelling approvals per person, ranking around the 36th percentile nationally, which may constrain buyer choice and support interest in existing dwellings. New building activity shows 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% medium to high-density housing, expanding medium-density options across price brackets. With approximately 464 people per dwelling approval, Cabramatta - Lansvale indicates a developed market.

Population forecasts suggest gaining 2,402 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond 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 23 projects that could affect the area. Notable ones include Cabramatta East Town Centre, new Vien Giac Temple construction, Cabravale Club Resort's 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 2021, with an estimated employment growth of 5.8% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 10,610 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Cabramatta - Lansvale is significantly lower at 41.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing shows notable concentration with employment levels at 2.9 times the regional average, while professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.8% versus 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%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, which had a national employment growth of 0.26%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, as of May 2025, project an increase of 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.

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 ended June 2022 shows median income in Cabramatta - Lansvale is $40,807 and average income is $48,675. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year ended June 2022, current estimates for Cabramatta - Lansvale would be approximately $45,133 (median) and $53,835 (average) as of March 2025. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data from 2021, incomes in Cabramatta - Lansvale fall between the 2nd and 14th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The largest income bracket comprises 27.4% earning $800 - $1,499 weekly (6,681 residents). In surrounding regions, 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.7% of income remaining after housing costs, 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

As of the latest Census in Cabramatta - Lansvale, 45.0% of dwellings were houses while 54.9% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had 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 compared to Sydney metro's $2,000. Weekly rent in Cabramatta - Lansvale was $330, lower than Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863 and rents 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% that are couples with children, 17.1% that are couples without children, and 20.9% that are 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%. 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%. This disparity 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%). 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. This includes secondary education (9.1%), primary education (8.7%), and tertiary education (6.5%). The five schools in Cabramatta - Lansvale have a combined enrollment of 3,251 students, serving distinct age groups with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 957). School places per 100 residents are lower than the regional average at 13.3, suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent 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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These are serviced by 32 individual routes, providing a total of 5615 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 161 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, service frequency across all routes is 802 trips per day, equating to approximately 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 conditions across all ages. Private health cover is low, at approximately 46% (~11,192 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Diabetes and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 5.8 and 4.7% respectively. A majority (79.4%) report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 75.6%. The area has a senior population of 18.9% (4,596 people), with seniors' health outcomes broadly matching 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 among 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. As of the latest data (collected in 2016), Buddhism is the predominant religion in Cabramatta-Lansvale, comprising 43.8% of people, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 21.7%. The top three ancestry groups in Cabramatta-Lansvale are Vietnamese at 35.1%, Chinese at 24.8%, and Other at 17.4%.

These figures are notably higher than regional averages: 17.8% for Vietnamese, 12.0% for Chinese, and 32.7% for Other. However, there are notable disparities in the representation of certain ethnic groups compared to regional averages: Serbian is overrepresented at 1.4%, Samoan at 1.3%, and Lebanese at 0.7%.

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

Cabramatta - Lansvale has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38 years. The area has an over-representation of the 55-64 age cohort at 14.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's average, while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 11.4%. From 2021 onwards, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 14.2% to 16.1%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has grown 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 significantly change. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to increase dramatically by 1,532 people (120%), from 1,277 to 2,810. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to 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 anticipated to experience population declines.