Cobbitty - Bringelly

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 around 6,480 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,719 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,761. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 6,281 in June 2025 and an additional 845 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 87 persons per square kilometer. Cobbitty-Bringelly's growth rate of 36.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both New South Wales' state average (7.1%) and Greater Sydney's, making it one of the region's fastest-growing areas. Interstate migration contributed approximately 69.6% to this growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, 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. Future projections anticipate exceptional growth, with the area expected to increase by 22,933 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 350.8% 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 188 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY2021 to FY2025, a total of 941 homes were approved.

In FY2026 up to May, 111 dwellings have been approved. On average, about 1.7 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction value of new properties is $332,000. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cobbitty-Bringelly has seen 96.0% more development activity per capita. Recent construction consists of 92.0% detached dwellings and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low-density character.

There are approximately 30 people per dwelling approval in the location, suggesting an expanding market. By 2041, Cobbitty-Bringelly is projected to grow by 22,734 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply might not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Cobbitty - Bringelly has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 83 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Cobbitty by Mirvac, North South Rail Line - Bradfield to Macarthur Corridor (South West Rail Link Extension), Arcadian Hills, and Atura Oran Park. The following list details projects most relevant to the area.

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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 a notable construction sector. Its unemployment rate is 1.7%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.5%.

As of December 2025, 3642 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is high at 75.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A significant portion of residents work from home (34.1%), potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include construction, healthcare & social assistance, and education & training.

Construction is particularly strong with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level, while professional & technical services have limited presence at 5.3% compared to 11.5% regionally. Local employment opportunities may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and 2025, employment increased by 5.5%, labour force grew by 5.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.2% while the labour force grew by 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) 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 employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

The AreaSearch latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Cobbitty - Bringelly SA2 has an income well above the national average. The median income is $62,978 and the average income stands at $78,693. In contrast, Greater Sydney's figures are a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Cobbitty - Bringelly SA2 as of March 2026 would be approximately $69,477 (median) and $86,814 (average). Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Cobbitty - Bringelly SA2 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 (2,306 people). 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 77th 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

The dwelling structure in Cobbitty-Bringelly, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.1% houses and 3.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cobbitty-Bringelly was 29.2%, similar to Sydney metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (49.0%) or rented (21.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,663, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $530, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Cobbitty-Bringelly's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Cobbitty - Bringelly features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-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 make up the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 14.2% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the 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 - advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 28.3%. Educational participation is high, with 28.9% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.2% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Cobbitty-Bringelly has 34 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 53 different routes that facilitate a total of 834 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is considered good, with residents typically living 370 meters away from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most commuters travel outwards, with cars being the predominant mode of transport at 94%. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 34.1% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 119 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 24 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, as assessed by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is very high, with approximately 58% of the total population (~3,784 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.8 and 6.7% of residents respectively. 71.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Under-65 population health outcomes are better than average. The area has 15.1% of residents aged 65 and over (975 people), ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Cobbitty - Bringelly records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Cobbitty-Bringelly has a higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 18.3% of its residents born overseas and 14.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Cobbitty-Bringelly, comprising 70.2% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (26.5%), English (24.0%), and Other (8.1%).

Notably, Maltese (3.8%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.0%, as are Italians (7.1%, vs 3.4% regionally) and Lebanese (1.8%, vs 2.6%).

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

At 34 years, Cobbitty-Bringelly's median age is somewhat lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Cobbitty-Bringelly has a higher concentration of 0-4 residents (8.0%) but fewer 55-64 year-olds (8.9%). Between the 2016 Census and 2021 Census, the population aged 35-44 grew from 13.1% to 14.8%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 11.7% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group declined from 9.5% to 7.5%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 10.6% to 8.9%. Population forecasts for Cobbitty-Bringelly indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 15-24 cohort is projected to grow strongly, adding 3,684 residents to reach 4,541, an increase of 430%.