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 was approximately 18,582 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 333 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 18,249. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,536 in June 2024 and an additional 41 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was around 3,479 persons per square kilometer, placing it among the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, the area exhibited resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%, outperforming the SA3 region. 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 a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022, using 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends and latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is projected to grow by 454 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 2.2% 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 per year over the past five financial years, totalling 490 homes. As of FY-26, 35 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, offering ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of new homes is $254,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, $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 15.0% higher construction activity per person over the past five years. This balances buyer choice while supporting current property values.

The new building activity comprises 69.0% standalone homes and 31.0% townhouses or apartments, showing a shift from the current housing mix of 86.0% houses. This change reflects reduced development site availability and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The area has approximately 192 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard is expected to grow by 408 residents by 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 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects that may affect the area. Notable projects include Mounties Mount Pritchard Upgrade, Mount Pritchard Public School Preschool, Little Zaks Academy Mount Pritchard, and Cabramatta West Estate Renewal. Below is a list of projects likely to be 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.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.0%. There were 7,872 residents employed by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 42.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents were manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.

Manufacturing had particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services showed 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 vs resident population. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 6.0% and labour force increased by 4.1%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 1.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%. State-level data to 25-Nov showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%, favourably comparing to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, noting that this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localised population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $45,272 and an average of $53,525. This is below the national average of $56,994 and Greater Sydney's $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $50,981 (median) and $60,275 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, individual incomes lag at the 3rd percentile ($497 weekly), while household income performs better at the 32nd percentile. Distribution data shows 30.6% of the population (5,686 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting regional patterns where 30.9% occupy this range. 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard, as evaluated at the Census 2016, comprised 86.5% houses and 13.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 73.3% houses and 26.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard was 30.7%, with the remainder mortgaged (32.5%) or rented (36.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Sydney metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $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 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 comprising 2.0%. 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'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, comprising 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

Transport analysis in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard shows 119 active public transport stops. These are served by buses on 42 different routes, offering a total of 2,008 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 139 meters to the nearest one.

On average, there are 286 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 16 weekly trips per 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, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 75.6%. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,158 people), lower than the Greater Sydney average of 19.0%. 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 among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 52.8% of its population born overseas. 70.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard, comprising 42.9% of people.

However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented, making up 28.2% of the population 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%). Notably, Serbian (3.5%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.8%, as are Samoan (2.2% vs 1.0%) and Lebanese (3.1% vs 1.8%).

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

Cabramatta West - Mount Pritchard's median age was 37 in 2021, matching Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constituted 12.9% of the population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort made up 11.9%. Between 2021 and the present day, the 65 to 74 age group increased from 8.1% to 9.6% of the population, while the 5 to 14 age group 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 individuals from its current total of 962. This growth reflects an aging population trend, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 85% of the projected population increase. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group and the 0 to 4 age group are expected to experience population declines in the area by 2041.