Cambridge Park
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Cambridge Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Cambridge Park's population was around 16,373 as of August 2025. This reflected an increase of 369 people (2.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,004 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,363 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 2,484 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 74.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 utilised NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Examining future population trends indicated an expected increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, with the area expected to expand by 904 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 5.5% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Cambridge Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Cambridge Park has annually received around 53 dwelling approvals. The ABS produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 267 dwellings were approved, with 6 approvals so far in FY-26. Over the past five years, an average of 0.6 people moved to the area per dwelling built.

This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $283,000, reflecting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, $9.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cambridge Park records roughly half the building activity per person and places among the 46th percentile nationally. This suggests limited buyer choices and supports demand for existing dwellings.

The area's new building activity shows 74.0% detached dwellings and 26.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining its traditional suburban character focused on family homes. This represents a notable shift from the current housing composition of 92.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options. With around 366 people per dwelling approval, Cambridge Park shows a developed market. Future projections indicate that by 2041, Cambridge Park will add approximately 894 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Cambridge Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects likely to affect this area. Notable initiatives include Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, The Quarter - Penrith Health & Education Precinct, Kings Central Werrington, and Nepean Hospital Redevelopment - Stage Two. Below is a list of projects most relevant to the area.

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While Cambridge Park retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.6%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Cambridge Park has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, notably in construction. As of June 2025, it has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

There are 8,676 residents employed, with workforce participation similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Cambridge Park specializes in construction, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. However, professional & technical jobs are under-represented at 3.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data. In the 12 months prior, Cambridge Park's labour force decreased by 2.3%, with employment down by 2.2%, while unemployment remained unchanged. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and labour force by 2.9%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from May 2025 suggest national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections for Cambridge Park indicate local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Cambridge Park's median income among taxpayers is $52,324. The average income is $59,083. This is lower than the national average. Greater Sydney has a median income of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Cambridge Park would be approximately $57,870 (median) and $65,346 (average) as of March 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Cambridge Park cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Distribution data reveals that 38.0% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999, with this band capturing a similar proportion (30.9%) in the broader area. High housing costs consume 17.2% of income, but disposable income remains at the 53rd percentile.

Cambridge Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Cambridge Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 77.4% houses and 22.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cambridge Park was 30.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.6% and rented dwellings at 27.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,058, below the Sydney metro average of $2,167. Median weekly rent was $400 in Cambridge Park, matching the Sydney metro figure. Nationally, Cambridge Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Cambridge Park features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.7% of all households, including 33.7% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 17.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.3%, with lone person households at 19.7% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

Cambridge Park 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 13.5%, substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 9.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 31.7%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education. Cambridge Park's 4 schools have a combined enrollment reaching 1,813 students as of the latest data. Education provision is balanced with 3 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents stand at 11.1, falling below the regional average of 16.6, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Transport analysis in Cambridge Park shows 108 active transport stops in operation, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 41 individual routes, together offering 1,484 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 155 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 212 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 13 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Cambridge Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Cambridge Park faces significant health challenges. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~8,039 people), compared to 53.8% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 9.7% and 9.0% of residents respectively. 64.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.5% across Greater Sydney. The area has 16.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,703 people), which is higher than the 14.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Cambridge Park records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Cambridge Park's cultural diversity aligns with the broader area, as indicated by its Australian-born population of 82.9%, citizen population of 88.9%, and English-only speakers at home of 88.8%. Christianity is the predominant religion in Cambridge Park, practiced by 56.2% of residents, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 57.9%. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (29.3%), English (26.3%), and Other (7.3%).

Notably, Maltese ethnicity is overrepresented at 1.9%, compared to the regional average of 2.9%. Similarly, Samoan ethnicity stands at 1.0%, higher than the regional 0.6%, and Maori ethnicity is also overrepresented at 1.0%, compared to the regional 0.7%.

Cambridge Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Cambridge Park has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group comprises 14.1% of Cambridge Park's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. However, the 55-64 cohort makes up only 9.0%, lower than other areas. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 3.7% to 5.3%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 11.1% to 9.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Cambridge Park. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 421 people (191%), from 221 to 643. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 61% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.