Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard
Statistical Area - sa2

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 18,570 as of Aug 2025. This shows an increase of 321 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 18,249. The change is inferred from ABS data: 18,537 in June 2024 and 37 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,477 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessment. Over the past decade, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard grew at a compound annual rate of 0.7%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.7% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where necessary, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth, with the area expected to grow by 454 persons to 2041 based on current numbers, indicating a total increase of 2.3% over those 17 years.

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

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has seen approximately 98 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totaling 490 homes. In FY26 so far, 19 approvals have been recorded. The average number of people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years is zero. This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $364,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Additionally, $2.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, 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 growing mix of housing types to provide options across different price points. This is a considerable change from the current housing mix, which is currently 86.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 192 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Looking ahead, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard is expected to grow by 420 residents through to 2041. 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 in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects potentially impacting 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 likely to be 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. Its unemployment rate is 6.8%, with an estimated employment growth of 6.1% over the past year as of June 2025.

There are 7,930 residents employed, but its unemployment rate is 2.6% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in the area lags behind Greater Sydney at 42.9% compared to 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing has notable concentration with employment levels at 2.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.5%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.1% while labour force grew by 4.9%, resulting in a decrease of unemployment by 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with an increase in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. 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, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. 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 for financial year 2022 shows Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard had a median taxpayer income of $45,272 and an average income of $53,525. This is below the national average of $56,994 and Greater Sydney's average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $50,981 and $60,275 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, individual income is at the 4th percentile ($497 weekly), while household income is at the 32nd percentile. Income distribution shows 30.6% of the population (5,682 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 86.5% houses and 13.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 73.3% houses and 26.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard was 30.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.5% and rented ones at 36.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Sydney metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 compose 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 account for 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, 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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 15.9%, significantly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 25.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 16.7%.

Educational participation is 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. Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,447 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 957) offering balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 3 primary schools and 1 K-12 school. Limited local school capacity (7.8 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 17.4) means many families travel to nearby areas 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 active public transport stops. These are served by buses on 42 different routes, offering a total of 2,008 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 139 metres from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 286 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 16 weekly trips per individual 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 exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~8,727 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. A total of 76.5% of residents declare themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the 75.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,156 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 languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in this area, comprising 42.9%. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented here compared to Greater Sydney's average, making up 28.2%.

The top three ancestry groups based on parents' country of birth 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 regional averages.

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

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has a median age of 37, which matches Greater Sydney's figure and is comparable to Australia's median age of 38. The 55-64 age group constitutes 12.9%, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 35-44 cohort makes up 11.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has increased from 8.1% to 9.6%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 13.6% to 12.0%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 group is projected to grow by 85%, reaching 1,778 from 961 (an increase of 816 people). The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 85% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.