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, as of August 2025, is around 16,373. This figure reflects an increase of 369 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 16,004. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 16,363 as of June 2024 and an additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,484 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, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, with an expected expansion of 904 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 5.5% 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 received approximately 64 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that between Financial Year 2020 (FY-20) and FY-25, around 320 dwellings were approved, with 6 approvals so far in FY-26. On average, about 0.6 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built over these five financial years. This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choices and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings is around $283,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options. In FY-26, approximately $9.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cambridge Park has roughly half the building activity per person and ranks among the 46th percentile of areas assessed nationally. This suggests limited buyer choices and supports demand for existing dwellings. The area's new building activity consists of approximately 74.0% detached dwellings and 26.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining its traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

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 the need for more diverse housing options. With around 366 people per dwelling approval, Cambridge Park shows signs of a developed market. Future projections indicate that the area will add approximately 894 residents by 2041. 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

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects that are expected to influence the area. Notable projects include the Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, The Quarter - Penrith Health & Education Precinct, Kings Central Werrington, and Nepean Hospital Redevelopment - Stage Two. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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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's workforce as of June 2025 consists of 8,676 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 3.6%. The area has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with the construction sector particularly prominent.

Cambridge Park's unemployment rate is 0.6% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, while workforce participation is similar at 60.0%. Leading industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction stands out as a specialization in Cambridge Park, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented, comprising only 3.9% of Cambridge Park's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparisons. In the year to June 2025, Cambridge Park experienced a 2.3% decrease in labour force and a 2.2% decrease in employment, with unemployment remaining stable. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and labour force by 2.9%, with a slight rise in unemployment to 4.2%. State-wide, NSW experienced a 0.41% contraction in employment between Sep-24 and Sep-25, losing 19,270 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, lagging behind national employment growth of 0.26%. For future projections, Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Cambridge Park's employment mix suggests 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, with an average of $59,083. This is lower than the national average and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% from financial year 2022 to March 2025, current estimates would be approximately $57,870 (median) and $65,346 (average). Census data reveals incomes in Cambridge Park cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 38.0% of the community (6,221 individuals), similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 17.2% of income, leaving disposable income 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 in 2016, 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%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,058, below the Sydney metro average of $2,167. Median weekly rent was $400, matching the Sydney metro figure but exceeding the national average of $375. Nationally, Cambridge Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

Cambridge Park features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average 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%, comprising 19.7% lone person households and 2.6% group households. 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%, significantly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common among qualifications, at 9.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (31.7%). Educational participation is high, at 29.5%, including 11.3% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.

The four schools in Cambridge Park have a combined enrollment of 1,813 students. School places per 100 residents (11.1) are below the regional average (16.7), indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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

The analysis of public transport in Cambridge Park shows that there are currently 108 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops cater to a mix of bus services. There are 41 different routes servicing these stops collectively providing 1,484 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent with residents typically located approximately 155 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 212 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 13 weekly trips per individual 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).

This compares to 53.8% across Greater Sydney and 55.3% nationally. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 9.7% and 9.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 64.7% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.5% across Greater Sydney. As of 2016, 16.5% of residents were 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 regional average, with 82.9% of residents born in Australia, 88.9% being citizens, and 88.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Cambridge Park, comprising 56.2%, 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, Samoan, and Maori populations are higher in Cambridge Park compared to the regional averages: Maltese at 1.9% vs 0.9%, Samoan at 1.0% vs 0.6%, and Maori at 1.0% vs 0.7%.

Cambridge Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Cambridge Park has a median age of 35 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38. The 5-14 age group comprises 14.1% of Cambridge Park's population, higher than Greater Sydney's figure. However, the 55-64 cohort makes up only 9.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.7% to 5.3%, while the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 11.1% to 9.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant changes in Cambridge Park's demographics. The 85+ age group is projected to grow substantially, increasing 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 trend. In contrast, both the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.