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 approximately 18,570 as of August 2025. Between the 2021 Census and June 2024, the population increased by around 321 people (1.8%), reaching an estimated resident population of 18,537. This growth was partly due to 37 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 3,477 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed 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 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 are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth is anticipated, with an expected increase of approximately 454 persons based on the latest population numbers, indicating a total increase of around 2.3% 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 received approximately 98 residential property approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 490 approvals from FY21 to FY25, with 12 approved so far in FY26. Over the past five years, an average of zero people per dwelling have moved into the area annually, suggesting that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand and providing ample buyer options while supporting population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost of new homes is $364,000, below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $2.6 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard shows elevated construction activity, at 15.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. New building activity comprises 69.0% standalone homes and 31.0% townhouses or apartments, diversifying housing options from family homes to more affordable compact living. This shift reflects reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands.

The area has approximately 192 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. By 2041, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard is expected to grow by 420 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable 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 27 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include Mounties Mount Pritchard Upgrade, Prout Park Upgrade, Mount Pritchard Public School Preschool, and Little Zaks Academy Mount Pritchard. The following list details those likely 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 manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently featured. Its unemployment rate was 6.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 6.1%.

As of June 2025, 7,930 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 2.6% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was significantly lower at 42.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents included manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance, with manufacturing particularly notable at 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services had a lower representation at 4.5% versus the regional average of 11.5%.

The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.1%, and labour force increased by 4.9%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% during the same period. State-level data from Sep-25 showed NSW employment had contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%, favourably comparing to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's employment mix suggested 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard had a median income among taxpayers of $45,272. The average level stood at $53,525. This was below the national average and compared to levels of $56,994 and $80,856 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $50,071 (median) and $59,199 (average) as of March 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, individual incomes lagged at the 4th percentile with $497 weekly income. Household income performed better at the 32nd percentile. Distribution data showed that 30.6% of the population (5,682 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen regionally where 30.9% similarly occupied this range. Housing affordability pressures were 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 had 86.5% houses and 13.4% other dwellings as of the latest Census, compared 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. The median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $380 compared to 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 make up the remaining 19.8%, consisting of 17.9% lone person households and 2.0% group households. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is 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%, substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 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, including 10.6% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education. The area's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,447 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 957) offering balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes three primary schools and one K-12 school. Limited local school capacity (7.8 places per 100 residents vs 17.4 regionally) 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

The analysis of public transport in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard shows that there are currently 119 active transport stops operating. These stops offer a variety of bus services. There are 42 individual routes servicing these stops, which together provide a total of 2,008 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to public transport in the area is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 139 meters away from the nearest transport stop. The service frequency across all routes averages at 286 trips per day, which equates 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, with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is found to be 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, while 76.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 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 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. The predominant religion in Cabramatta West-Mount Pritchard is Christianity, comprising 42.9% of the population. However, Buddhism is significantly overrepresented, making up 28.2% of the population compared to Greater Sydney's average of 21.7%.

In terms of ancestry, Vietnamese people comprise 25.3%, which is higher than the regional average of 17.8%. The category 'Other' comprises 19.9%, lower than the regional average of 32.7%. Chinese people make up 11.7% of the population. Notably, Serbian (3.5%), Samoan (2.2%), and Lebanese (3.1%) ethnic groups are overrepresented compared to their respective regional averages of 1.8%, 1.0%, and 1.8%.

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

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and closely aligning with Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 55-64 is notably represented at 12.9%, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 35-44 cohort is less prevalent at 11.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 8.1% to 9.6% of the population. 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. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 85%, reaching 1,778 people from a previous count of 961, totaling an increase of 816 individuals. This growth reflects the aging population trend, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 85% of projected population growth. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines in the coming years.