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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Cobbitty - Bringelly's population is around 5945 as of August 2025. This reflects an increase of 1184 people (24.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4761 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5777 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 766 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 80 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Cobbitty - Bringelly's growth of 24.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the state (6.4%) and the metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 57.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over this period, placing Cobbitty - Bringelly in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas. Based on latest population numbers, the area is expected to increase by 24057 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 401.8% in total over these 17 years.

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 around 188 new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, with 941 dwellings approved over the past five financial years, from FY2021 to FY2025, and 13 so far in FY2026. This averages out to approximately 1.7 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average construction cost of new properties is $460,000, which aligns with regional patterns. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cobbitty-Bringelly records 98.0% more development activity per person, suggesting ample choice for buyers. This high level of developer confidence in the area is reflected in recent construction trends, which comprise 92.0% detached dwellings and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 30 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts project Cobbitty-Bringelly to gain 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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 79 projects expected to impact the region. Notable initiatives include Camden Valley Way Upgrade, Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport Extension, Cobbitty by Mirvac, and Oran Park Medical Precinct Stage 3. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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

Cobbitty-Bringelly has a skilled workforce with notable representation in construction. Unemployment rate was 1.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.9%.

As of June 2025, 3432 residents are employed, while unemployment is at 2.6%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 64.7%. Dominant sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction has a particularly strong presence with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level, while professional & technical services have limited presence at 5.3% compared to the regional 11.5%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparison. Over June 2024-June 2025, employment increased by 4.9%, keeping unemployment stable. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% with a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National unemployment is at 4.5%, while national employment growth is 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies significantly between sectors. 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.

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 2022 indicates that Cobbitty - Bringelly has an above average national income. The median income is $58,724 and 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 2022, current estimates for Cobbitty - Bringelly 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, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 78th percentile nationally. 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 the remainder being semi-detached, apartments, or other types (3.9%). 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 dwellings at 49.0% and rented ones at 21.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,663, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,475. The median weekly rent figure for Cobbitty-Bringelly was $530, compared to Sydney metro's $490. Nationally, Cobbitty-Bringelly's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $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 account for 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 constitute 16.1%, with lone person households at 14.2% and group households making up 1.4%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is 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's university qualification rate is 21.0%, notably lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, specifically advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (28.3%). Educational participation is high, at 28.9%, including primary (10.2%), secondary (8.1%), and tertiary education (4.2%).

Cobbitty-Bringelly has 4 schools with a combined enrollment of 1,712 students, serving above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1056). The educational mix includes 2 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. The area functions as an education hub with 28.8 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 19.1, 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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 48 different routes that together facilitate 749 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents living an average of 403 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 107 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 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 better-than-average health outcomes. Common health conditions are less prevalent among its general population compared to national averages but higher among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 57% (~3,394 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Sydney's 52.5%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (8.8%) and asthma (6.7%). 71.5% of residents report no medical ailments, lower than 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 score above average, with 18.3% of its population born overseas and 14.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Cobbitty-Bringelly, accounting for 70.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 57.1%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (26.5%), English (24.0%), and Other (8.1%).

Notably, Maltese representation was higher at 3.8% than the regional average of 2.0%, Italian was slightly higher at 7.1% compared to 6.6%, while Lebanese was lower at 1.8% versus 4.0%.

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

Cobbitty-Bringelly has a median age of 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years 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 the present, the population of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 11.7% to 13.2%, while the population of residents aged 35-44 has grown from 13.1% to 14.5%. Conversely, the population of residents aged 55-64 has decreased from 10.6% to 8.9%, and the population of residents aged 65-74 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 group, which is expected to grow by 504%, adding 3,967 residents to reach a total of 4,754.