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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Cambridge Park's population is around 16,498 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 494 people (3.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,004 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,363 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,503 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, which contributed approximately 74.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the area expected to grow by 904 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 4.7% 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 averaged around 53 new dwelling approvals per year, totalling 267 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 24 approvals have been recorded. At an average of just 0.6 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (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, while new dwellings are developed at an average construction cost of $189,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. Additionally, $9.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Cambridge Park records roughly half the building activity per person and places in the 46th percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. This level is likewise lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. Recent construction comprises 74.0% detached houses and 26.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 92.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. At around 366 people per approval, Cambridge Park indicates a mature market.

Population forecasts indicate Cambridge Park will gain 769 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 24 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, The Quarter - Penrith Health & Education Precinct, Cambridge Gardens Estate (Stage 3 & 4), and Oxford Green Estate, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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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 balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, and an unemployment rate of only 3.8%. As of December 2025, 8,411 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (67.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 27.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in construction, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Meanwhile, professional & technical services have a limited presence with 3.9% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw the labour force decrease 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%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Cambridge Park. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Cambridge Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Cambridge Park SA2's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Cambridge Park SA2's median income among taxpayers is $56,164 and the average income stands at $62,359, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $61,140 (median) and $67,884 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Cambridge Park cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 38.0% of the community (6,269 individuals), aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 17.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 52nd percentile.

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

Dwelling structure within Cambridge Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Cambridge Park was higher than that of Sydney metro, at 30.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (42.6%) or rented (27.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $2,058, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Cambridge Park's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 77.7% of all households, comprising 33.7% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 17.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.3%, with lone person households at 19.7% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people matches the Greater Sydney average.

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 (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, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 116 active transport stops operating within Cambridge Park, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 40 individual routes, collectively providing 1,537 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 155 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 90%, with 5% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 27.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; 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 shows the 100 nearest stops to the location 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, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~8,314 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 9.7% and 9.0% of residents, respectively, while 64.7% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 16.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,786 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though ranking 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 is below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 82.9% of its population born in Australia, 88.9% being citizens, and 88.8% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Cambridge Park is Christianity, which makes up 56.2% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Cambridge Park are Australian, comprising 29.3% of the population (substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%), English, comprising 26.3% of the population (substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%), and Other, comprising 7.3% of the population (notably lower than the regional average of 16.0%). Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 1.9% of Cambridge Park (vs 1.0% regionally), Samoan at 1.0% (vs 0.5%), and Australian Aboriginal at 5.2% (vs 1.3%).

Cambridge Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Cambridge Park's median age of 35 years stands slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 as well as somewhat younger than the 38-year national average. The 5 - 14 age group shows strong representation at 14.1% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 55 - 64 cohort is less prevalent at 8.9%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.7% to 5.7% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 11.1% to 8.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Cambridge Park. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow exceptionally, expanding 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 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 age groups will see reduced numbers.