Cobbitty - Bringelly
Statistical Area - sa2

Cobbitty - Bringelly lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Cobbitty-Bringelly's population is approximately 5,945 as of August 2025. This represents an increase of 1,184 individuals (24.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,761 people. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,777 in June 2024 and an additional 766 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 80 persons per square kilometer. Cobbitty-Bringelly's growth rate exceeded both state (6.4%) and metropolitan area averages between 2021 and August 2025, indicating significant population expansion during this period. Interstate migration contributed approximately 57.3% to overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate exceptional growth for Cobbitty-Bringelly, expected to increase by 24,057 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 401.8% over this period.

The level of residential development activity in Cobbitty - Bringelly was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Cobbitty-Bringelly has averaged approximately 167 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, with 836 dwellings approved between FY20 and FY25, and an additional 13 approved in FY26 so far. Over the past five financial years (FY20 to FY25), an average of 1.7 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand market supporting stable conditions. The average construction value of new properties is $460,000, aligning with regional patterns. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cobbitty-Bringelly records 149.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers ample choice. This high level of developer confidence is reflected in the area's strong performance relative to national averages. Recent construction comprises 92.0% detached dwellings and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With approximately 30 people per dwelling approval, Cobbitty-Bringelly indicates an expanding market. Population forecasts project a gain of 23,885 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Cobbitty - Bringelly has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

"Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 79 projects likely impacting the region. Notable projects include Camden Valley Way Upgrade, Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport Extension, Cobbitty by Mirvac, and Oran Park Medical Precinct Stage 3.".

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Employment conditions in Cobbitty - Bringelly rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Cobbitty-Bringelly has a skilled labour force with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.9% over the previous year.

As of that month, 3,432 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at 64.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include construction, healthcare and social assistance, and education and training. Construction is particularly strong, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

However, professional and technical services have limited presence, at 5.3% compared to the regional 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as shown by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.9%, while labour force grew by 4.9%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 1.6%. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points to 4.5%. Statewide in NSW, as of Sep-25, employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lags behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cobbitty-Bringelly's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 indicates that Cobbitty - Bringelly has an income well above the national average. The median income in this area is $58,724 while the average income stands at $75,450. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year ending June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $64,949 (median) and $83,448 (average) as of March 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Cobbitty - Bringelly rank highly nationally, between the 74th and 82nd percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 35.6% of residents (2,116 people), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 30.9% in the same category. A significant 33.1% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 18.4% of income, however strong earnings still place disposable income at the 78th percentile nationally and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

In Cobbitty-Bringelly, as per the latest Census evaluation, 96.1% of dwellings were houses with 3.9% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas where 90.4% were houses and 9.6% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Cobbitty-Bringelly stood at 29.2%, with mortgaged properties at 49.0% and rented ones at 21.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,663, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,475. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $530 compared to Sydney's $490. Nationally, Cobbitty-Bringelly's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 83.9% of all households, including 43.3% couples with children, 30.8% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for 16.1%, with lone person households at 14.2% and group households at 1.4%. The median household size is 2.9 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.4.

The educational profile of Cobbitty - Bringelly exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 21.0%, substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (28.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education. Cobbitty-Bringelly's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,712 students as of the most recent data. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1056). The educational mix includes 2 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. As an education hub, the area has 28.9 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 19.2, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Cobbitty-Bringelly has 29 active public transport stops. These are served by a mix of buses along 48 different routes. Together, these provide 749 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents located an average of 403 meters from the nearest stop. Services run approximately 107 times daily across all routes, equating to around 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Cobbitty - Bringelly is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Cobbitty-Bringelly shows above-average health outcomes with low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population. However, prevalence is higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 57% (~3,394 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 52.5%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.8%) and asthma (6.7%). 71.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 77.9%. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over, at 15.1% (898 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 10.1%.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Cobbitty - Bringelly was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Cobbitty-Bringelly had a cultural diversity level above average, with 18.3% of its residents born overseas and 14.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Cobbitty-Bringelly, making up 70.2% of the population, compared to 57.1% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (26.5%), English (24.0%), and Other (8.1%).

The Australian figure was substantially higher than the regional average of 14.8%, while the English figure was also notably higher at 24.0% compared to 11.4%. However, the 'Other' group was significantly lower at 8.1% against a regional average of 27.3%. Additionally, there were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Maltese (3.8%) and Italian (7.1%) were overrepresented compared to their respective regional averages of 2.0% and 6.6%, while Lebanese (1.8%) was underrepresented relative to its regional average of 4.0%.

Cobbitty - Bringelly's population is younger than the national pattern

Cobbitty-Bringelly's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cobbitty-Bringelly has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.2%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (8.9%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 11.7% to 13.2%, while the 35-44 age group has grown from 13.1% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has decreased from 10.6% to 8.9%, and the 65-74 age group has dropped from 9.5% to 7.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Cobbitty-Bringelly, with the strongest projected growth in the 15-24 age cohort, which is expected to grow by 504%, adding 3,967 residents to reach a total of 4,754.