Cabramatta

Cabramatta is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

The population of the Cabramatta statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 21,525 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 383 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,142 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 21,432 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 22 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,254 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the Cabramatta (SA2) is expected to increase by 2,118 persons, reflecting an increase of 9.3% in total over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Cabramatta, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Cabramatta has recorded around 56 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 280 homes. As of April 2026, 31 approvals have been recorded in Cabramatta. The population decline in recent years has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $429,000, slightly above the regional average. In this financial year ending June 2026, there have been $12.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity.

New development in Cabramatta consists of 61.0% standalone homes and 39.0% townhouses or apartments. This blend offers choices across price ranges, from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (39.0% at Census), reflecting strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. With around 426 people per dwelling approval, Cabramatta shows a developed market. Future projections based on current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Cabramatta is projected to add 1,993 residents by 2041.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones include Cabramatta East Town Centre, new Vien Giac Temple construction, Bathla Group Cabramatta Mixed-Use Development, and Cabramatta West Estate Renewal. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Cabramatta recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Cabramatta has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. The unemployment rate was 5.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.5%.

As of September 2025, 9,239 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.7% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Cabramatta was significantly lower at 40.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents were manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. The area had a particular employment specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 2.9 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services were under-represented, with only 4.8% of Cabramatta's workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.5%, and labour force grew by 4.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Cabramatta. These projections estimated national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Cabramatta's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 5.4% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localised population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that in Cabramatta, median income is $40,196 and average income is $47,946. This is below Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $43,757 (median) and $52,194 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Cabramatta fall between the 2nd and 12th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 28.5% of locals (6,134 people), earning between $800 - 1,499 weekly. This contrasts with broader area trends where 30.9% earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Cabramatta, with only 80.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 10th percentile nationally.

Cabramatta displays a diverse mix of dwelling types

Cabramatta's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 38.9% houses and 61.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Home ownership in Cabramatta stood at 29.3%, with 21.4% of dwellings having a mortgage and 49.3% being rented out. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, while the median weekly rent was $330. Nationally, Cabramatta's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Cabramatta features high concentrations of group households, with a median household size of 3.0 people

Family households constitute 74.3% of all households, including 32.8% couples with children, 16.8% couples without children, and 21.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 25.7%, with lone person households at 20.0% and group households making up 5.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people.

Cabramatta faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 16.3%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (0.5%). Vocational pathways account for 20.5% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 12.1%. Educational participation is high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.1% in secondary education, 8.6% in primary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Cabramatta has 87 active public transport stops, served by a mix of trains and buses. These stops are covered by 33 different routes, offering a total of 6,434 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents live from the nearest stop is 175 meters.

On average, there are 919 daily trips across all routes, which amounts to around 73 weekly trips per individual stop.

Cabramatta's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Cabramatta shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% (~9,895 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

Diabetes and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.7% and 4.4% of residents respectively. 80.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, contrasting with 0% across Greater Sydney. The area has 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (4,068 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Cabramatta is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Cabramatta has a population where 69.6% were born overseas, with 86.2% speaking languages other than English at home. Buddhism is the predominant religion in Cabramatta, accounting for 46.1%, compared to none across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestral groups are Vietnamese (35.9%), Chinese (26.5%), and Other (17.7%).

Notably, Serbian (1.5%) and Samoan (1.3%) are overrepresented in Cabramatta compared to the regional average of none for both groups. Russian is also present at 0.4%, while other ethnicities have no significant representation regionally.

Cabramatta's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Cabramatta has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, Cabramatta has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 55-64 (14.4%) but a lower proportion of those aged 35-44 (11.4%). Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15-24 increased from 14.1% to 16.0%, while the 65-74 age group grew from 9.5% to 11.4%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort decreased from 14.4% to 12.6%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 10.7% to 9.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Cabramatta's age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to surge dramatically, increasing by 1,324 people (118%) from 1,119 to 2,444. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 92% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.