Cambridge Park

Cambridge Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Cambridge Park's population, according to AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 16,498 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 494 people, a 3.1% rise from the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 16,004. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,363 in June 2024 and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,503 persons per square kilometer, placing Cambridge Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 74.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population projections indicate an increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Cambridge Park expected to grow by 904 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 4.7% 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 averaged approximately 53 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 267 homes. As of FY-26, 23 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.6 new residents arrive annually for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This rate suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and facilitating population growth.

The average value of new dwellings developed is $189,000, which is below regional norms, indicating 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 of areas assessed nationally. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing homes. Recent construction comprises 74.0% detached houses and 26.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature while attracting space-seeking buyers.

This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition of 92.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options. At around 366 people per approval, Cambridge Park indicates a mature market. According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, the population is forecasted to gain 769 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Cambridge Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 24 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, The Quarter - Penrith Health & Education Precinct, Cambridge Gardens Estate (Stage 3 & 4), and Oxford Green Estate.

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While Cambridge Park retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.3%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Cambridge Park has a balanced workforce with representation across white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector stands out in terms of employment. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.3%.

There are 8,553 residents employed, which is 0.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 27.3% of residents work from home. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Construction employment levels are at 1.6 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have limited presence with 3.9% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between May 2024 and April 2025, labour force decreased by 4.0%, while employment declined by 3.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Cambridge Park's employment should increase by 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

The median income in Cambridge Park SA2 was $56,164 and average income was $62,359 according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. These figures compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest median income could be approximately $61,140 and average income around $67,884. The 2021 Census showed household, family, and personal incomes in Cambridge Park were at the 52nd percentile nationally. Income distribution revealed that 38.0% of individuals (6,269 people) earned between $1,500 - $2,999, similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represented 30.9%. High housing costs consumed 17.2% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 52nd percentile nationally.

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

Dwelling structure in Cambridge Park, as per the latest Census report, consisted of 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cambridge Park stood at 30.3%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (42.6%) or rented (27.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,058, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Cambridge Park was recorded at $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Cambridge Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Cambridge Park features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 22.3%, with lone person households at 19.7% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

Cambridge Park faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (31.7%).

Educational participation is 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.

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

Cambridge Park has 116 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 40 different routes that together facilitate 1,537 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 155 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 90%, while only 5% use the train. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, 27.3%, work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 219 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per stop. A map accompanies this data, showing the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health performance in Cambridge Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Cambridge Park faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts. Approximately 50% (~8,314 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma (9.7%) and mental health issues (9.0%). However, 64.7% report being completely clear of medical ailments, lower than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents face notable health challenges with higher chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.9% (2,786 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Cambridge Park ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Cambridge Park was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 82.9% of its population born in Australia, 88.9% being citizens, and 88.8% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Cambridge Park is Christianity, comprising 56.2% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups represented are Australian (29.3%), English (26.3%), and Other (7.3%).

These figures are substantially higher than the regional averages of 17.8%, 19.0%, and notably lower than 16.0% respectively. There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Maltese at 1.9% compared to 1.0% regionally, Samoan at 1.0% versus 0.5%, and Australian Aboriginal at 5.2% compared to 1.3%.

Cambridge Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Cambridge Park's median age is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group makes up a strong 14.1% of Cambridge Park's population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 55-64 cohort stands at 8.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 3.7% to 5.7% of the population. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 11.1% to 8.9%. By 2041, Cambridge Park's population is forecasted to undergo substantial demographic changes. The 85+ age group is projected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 408 people (174%) from 234 to 643. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 59% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 15-24 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.