Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard
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Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's population is 18,582 as of Nov 2025. This shows an increase of 333 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 18,249. The change is inferred from ABS data: an estimated resident population of 18,536 in June 2024 and 41 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,479 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Over the past decade, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 68.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are used. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australian statistical areas. Based on latest population numbers, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard is expected to grow by 454 persons to 2041, an increase of 2.2% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard when compared nationally

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has recorded approximately 98 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 490 homes. As of FY26, 26 approvals have been recorded. The average number of people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these five years is zero. This indicates that new supply meets or exceeds demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes in the area is $254,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, $2.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has recorded somewhat elevated construction activity, with 15.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This balances buyer choice while supporting current property values.

New building activity shows 69.0% standalone homes and 31.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift from the current housing mix of 86.0% houses. This change reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 192 people per dwelling approval, suggesting a low density market. By 2041, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard is expected to grow by 408 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Mounties Mount Pritchard Upgrade, Prout Park Upgrade, Mount Pritchard Public School Preschool, and Little Zaks Academy Mount Pritchard. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has a skilled workforce with strong manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.8% in June 2025, which is 2.6% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.1%. There are 7,930 residents currently employed. Key industries include manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing employment levels are notably high, at 2.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.5% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area has limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.1%, labour force grew by 4.9%, and unemployment fell by 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data shows Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard had a median taxpayer income of $45,272 and an average income of $53,525 in financial year 2022. This is lower than the national average of $56,994 and Greater Sydney's average of $80,856. As of September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $50,981 and $60,275 respectively, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes lag at the 4th percentile ($497 weekly), while household income is at the 32nd percentile. Income distribution shows 30.6% of the population (5,686 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this range. Housing affordability is severe, with only 80.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 27th percentile.

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were predominantly houses at 86.5%, with other types including semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' dwellings making up 13.4%. This is compared to Sydney metro's 73.3% houses and 26.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard stood at 30.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.5% and rented ones at 36.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than Sydney metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $380 versus the national figure of $375.

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.2% of all households, including 39.7% couples with children, 16.2% couples without children, and 22.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.8%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households at 2.0%. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.2.

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

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has a university qualification rate of 15.9%, significantly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 25.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (16.7%).

Educational participation is high at 32.5%, comprising 10.6% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education. The area's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,447 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 957) offering balanced educational opportunities. These include 3 primary schools and 1 K-12 school. Local school capacity is limited at 7.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 17.4, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has 119 operational public transport stops. These stops are served by buses only. There are 42 unique bus routes operating in the area, collectively offering 2,008 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from a resident's location to the nearest transport stop is 139 meters. Bus services run an average of 286 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 16 weekly trips per individual bus stop.

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~8,733 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and diabetes, impacting 6.0 and 6.0% of residents respectively. 76.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 75.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,158 people), which is lower than the 19.0% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard 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 West - Mount Pritchard has a population where 52.8% were born overseas, with 70.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard, making up 42.9%. Buddhism is notably overrepresented here at 28.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 21.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Vietnamese (25.3%), Other (19.9%), and Chinese (11.7%). There are significant differences in the representation of Serbian (3.5% vs regional 1.8%), Samoan (2.2% vs 1.0%) and Lebanese (3.1% vs 1.8%) ethnic groups compared to the regional averages.

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's median age is 37 years, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age group comprises 12.9%, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 35-44 age group makes up 11.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 8.1% to 9.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 13.6% to 12.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's age structure. Notably, the 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 85%, reaching 1,778 from 962 (an increase of 815 people). The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 85% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.