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 was around 5,942 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 1,181 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,761. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,777 in June 2024 and an additional 765 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 80 persons per square kilometer. Cobbitty-Bringelly's growth rate of 24.8% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area averages, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 57.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 utilised NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Cobbitty-Bringelly is expected to increase by 24,057 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 402.0% over the 17-year 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 annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 941 homes were approved, with an additional 36 approved in FY-26 to date.

On average, 1.7 people have moved to the area per year for each dwelling built over these five financial years. This balance between supply and demand supports stable market conditions. The average construction value of new properties is $332,000. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cobbitty-Bringelly has seen 98.0% more development activity per person. Recent construction comprises 92.0% detached dwellings and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low density nature.

There are approximately 30 people per dwelling approval in the location, indicating an expanding market. By 2041, Cobbitty-Bringelly is projected to grow by 23,888 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Cobbitty - Bringelly has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 84 projects likely to impact the area, with key ones including Camden Valley Way Upgrade, Sydney Metro West - Western Sydney Airport to Macarthur Corridor (South West Rail Link Extension), Cobbitty by Mirvac, and Arcadian Hills. The following list details those 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 the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 5.4% over the past year.

In September 2025, 3,595 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 2.7% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stood at 64.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction showed particularly strong specialization with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services had limited presence at 5.3%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparisons between working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 5.4% while labour force grew by 5.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall 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 could increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Cobbitty - Bringelly SA2 is above average nationally. The median income is $58,724 and the average income stands at $75,450. In Greater Sydney, the median income is $56,994 with an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Cobbitty - Bringelly would be approximately $66,129 (median) and $84,964 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes rank highly in Cobbitty - Bringelly, between the 74th and 82nd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 35.6% of residents earn $1,500 to $2,999 weekly (2,115 people), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region where 30.9% fall into this category. Notably, 33.1% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting prosperity in the area. 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

As evaluated in the latest Census, 96.1% of dwellings in Cobbitty-Bringelly were houses, with the remaining 3.9% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan's figures of 90.4% houses and 9.6% 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 was $2,663, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,475. The median weekly rent was recorded at $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 constitute 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%, comprising 14.2% lone person households and 1.4% group households. The median household size is 2.9 people, lower 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 has university qualification rates of 21.0%, which is significantly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common type of university qualification in the area, with a rate of 14.5%. Postgraduate qualifications follow at 4.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%.

Trade and technical skills are prevalent among residents aged 15 and above, with 41.1% holding vocational credentials. Advanced diplomas account for 12.8% and certificates for 28.3%. Educational participation is notably high in the area, 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 29 active public transport stops. These are served by a mix of buses operating along 48 routes, offering a total of 749 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is moderate, with residents located an average of 403 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 107 daily trips across all routes, which translates 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 with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages, but higher rates are seen among older and at-risk groups. Private health cover is high, with approximately 57% of the total population (~3,392 people) having it, compared to 52.5% in Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.8%) and asthma (6.7%). 71.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 77.9% in Greater Sydney. 15.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (898 people), higher than the 10.1% in Greater Sydney.

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 showed cultural diversity above average, with 18.3% of its population born overseas and 14.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Cobbitty-Bringelly, comprising 70.2%, compared to 57.1% across Greater Sydney. For ancestry, Australian was the top group with 26.5%, significantly higher than the regional average of 14.8%.

English followed with 24.0%, also higher than the regional average of 11.4%. The 'Other' category comprised 8.1%, notably lower than the regional average of 27.3%. Notably, Maltese representation was overrepresented at 3.8% compared to 2.0% regionally, Italian at 7.1% versus 6.6%, and Lebanese at 1.8% against 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 and Australia's national 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 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%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Cobbitty-Bringelly. The 15-24 age cohort is projected to grow by 505%, adding 3,967 residents and reaching a total of 4,754.