Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard

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 19,242 as of Feb 2026. This is an increase of 993 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 18,249. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 18,536 in June 2024 and 42 new addresses validated after the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,603 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's growth rate of 5.4% since the 2021 census exceeds that of its SA3 region at 4.4%, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.7% of overall population gains in 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 by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth, with the area expected to grow by 454 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a decrease of 1.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has granted approximately 98 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 490 homes. As of FY26, 43 approvals have been recorded. The average number of people moving to the area for each dwelling built is zero per year between FY21 and FY25, indicating that new supply meets or exceeds demand. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $254,000, below the regional average, suggesting affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $2.6 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard records elevated construction activity, at 15.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. New building activity comprises 69.0% detached dwellings and 31.0% townhouses or apartments, expanding medium-density options and creating diverse housing opportunities across price brackets. This marks a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 86.0% houses, potentially due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences.

With around 192 people per dwelling approval, the area exhibits characteristics of low density. Given that population is expected to remain stable or decline, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard may experience reduced housing pressure, presenting opportunities for buyers.

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, Mount Pritchard Public School Preschool, Little Zaks Academy Mount Pritchard, and Cabramatta West Estate Renewal. 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 representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.6% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 6.0% over the past year. In September 2025, 7,872 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in the area was 54.8%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 24.9% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. The area had a high specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 2.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services were under-represented at 4.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 6.0% while labour force grew by 4.1%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.4%, and a slight rise in unemployment of 0.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 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 employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2023 shows median income in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard SA2 is $49,693, below national average. Average income is $57,141. Greater Sydney has median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $54,096 and average income $62,204, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%. In 2021 Census, individual incomes were at the 3rd percentile ($497 weekly), while household incomes were at the 32nd percentile. Income distribution shows 30.6% (5,888 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, consistent with broader regional trends of 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 26th percentile.

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.5% houses and 13.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard was 30.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (32.5%) or rented (36.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 19.8%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 15.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 25.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (16.7%). Educational participation is high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.6% in primary, 10.1% in secondary, and 5.8% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has 128 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 42 different routes that collectively provide 2,069 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 139 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using their cars, which remain the dominant mode of transportation at 89%. Only 6% of residents use trains for commuting. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, some 24.9% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 295 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 16 weekly trips per individual stop. A map accompanies this analysis and shows the locations of the 100 nearest stops to the area's centrepoint.

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard demonstrates favourable health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, particularly among younger cohorts. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of the total population (~9,159 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 6.0% and 6.0% of residents respectively. 76.5% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than the 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. 17.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (3,411 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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 is one of Australia's most culturally diverse areas, with 52.8% of its population born overseas and 70.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Cabramatta West-Mount Pritchard, comprising 42.9% of the population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented, making up 28.2%, which is substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Vietnamese (25.3%), Other (19.9%), and Chinese (11.7%). There are also notable divergences in the representation of Serbian (3.5% vs regional 0.5%), Samoan (2.2% vs regional 0.5%), and Lebanese (3.1% vs regional 2.6%) ethnic groups.

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

The median age in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (13.1%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (11.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 65 to 74 has grown from 8.1% to 10.0%, while those aged 75 to 84 increased from 4.3% to 5.4%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5 to 14 has declined from 13.6% to 11.8%. By 2041, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard is expected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The demographic shift will be led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to grow by 72%, reaching 1,778 from 1,033. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 96% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age cohorts.