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, as of May 2026, is approximately 16,446. This figure represents an increase of 442 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 16,004. The growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 16,414 in June 2025 and additional 35 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 2,495 persons per square kilometer, placing Cambridge Park in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Natural growth contributed approximately 66.5% of overall population gains recently.

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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Cambridge Park is projected to increase by 811 persons, reflecting a 4.7% total increase over the 16-year period based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 so far, 34 approvals have been recorded. This averages to about 0.6 new residents arriving per new home annually between FY-21 and FY-25. New construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $189,000, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. In FY-26, $9.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. When 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 and 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 housing options. At around 366 people per approval, Cambridge Park indicates a mature market with current construction levels expected to adequately meet demand. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Cambridge Park is forecasted to gain 779 residents through to 2041. This should create favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes in local infrastructure can significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 24 projects that may impact the region. Notable projects include Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, The Quarter - Penrith Health and 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 3.8%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Cambridge Park has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs well represented. The construction sector is particularly prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.8% as of December 2025. In this month, 8,411 residents were employed, which was 0.4% lower than Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Cambridge Park was similar to Greater Sydney's at 68.8%. According to Census responses, 27.3% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries for employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence in Cambridge Park, with only 3.9% of employment compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending May-25, labour force decreased by 4.7%, while employment declined by 4.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Cambridge Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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 in financial year ending June 2023. This is lower than Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). By March 2026, estimated median income would be approximately $61,960 and average $68,794 based on a 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since June 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Cambridge Park are at the 52nd percentile nationally. The most common income band is $1,500 - $2,999, which covers 38.0% of residents (6,249 individuals), similar to the metropolitan region's 30.9%. Housing costs consume 17.2% of income, but strong earnings place 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

In Cambridge Park, as per the latest Census evaluation, 92.3% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 7.7% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cambridge Park stood at 30.3%, with mortgaged properties at 42.6% and rented ones at 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 $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Cambridge Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Cambridge Park features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical 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 comprise the remaining 22.3%, with lone person households at 19.7% and group households making up 2.6%. 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%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (31.7%). Educational participation is high at 29.5%, with 11.3% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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.

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 operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 40 individual lines that facilitate 1,537 weekly passenger trips collectively. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 155 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 90%, while train usage stands at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 27.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 219 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map illustrates the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health outcomes in Cambridge Park are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in Cambridge Park. AreaSearch's assessment shows mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~8,288 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma (9.7%) and mental health issues (9.0%). 64.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 16.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,774 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. 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 had a cultural diversity score below average, with 82.9% of its residents born in Australia, 88.9% being citizens, and 88.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 56.2% of Cambridge Park's population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 29.3%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 17.8%.

English ancestry constituted 26.3%, again higher than the regional average of 19.0%. The 'Other' category comprised 7.3%, lower than the regional average of 16.0%. Notably, Maltese ancestry was overrepresented at 1.9% in Cambridge Park compared to 1.0% regionally, Samoan at 1.0% versus 0.5%, and Australian Aboriginal at 5.2% versus 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 and somewhat younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The age group of 5-14 years has a strong representation at 13.7%, compared to Greater Sydney. However, the 55-64 age cohort is less prevalent in Cambridge Park at 8.9%. Since 2021, the population of those aged 75 to 84 has grown from 3.7% to 5.7%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 age group has declined from 11.1% to 8.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Cambridge Park. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 412 people (174%) from 236 to 649. 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 expected to decrease in numbers.