Cabramatta West

Population growth drivers in Cabramatta West are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the population of Cabramatta West is estimated at around 7,904 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 82 people (1.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,822 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,889 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,319 persons per square kilometer, placing Cabramatta West in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Cabramatta West has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 69.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as 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. Moving forward, demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas, with Cabramatta West expected to grow by 191 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 2.2% in total over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Cabramatta West according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval data shows Cabramatta West had approximately 32 residential properties approved annually over the past five financial years, totaling around 161 homes. As of FY-26, 23 approvals have been recorded. The average population increase per dwelling built over these years was 0.7 people. This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and potential for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $364,000. Additionally, $1.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cabramatta West has 11.0% less building activity per person and ranks at the 49th percentile nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice. New building activity consists of 68.0% standalone homes and 32.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift from the current housing mix of 86.0% houses.

This change reflects reduced availability of development sites and evolving lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The area has approximately 330 people per dwelling approval, suggesting a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Cabramatta West is projected to grow by 176 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Cabramatta West 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 eight projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones are Mount Pritchard Public School Preschool, Cabramatta West Estate Renewal, Mounties Mount Pritchard Upgrade, and The Vale - Cabramatta West. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Cabramatta West faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Cabramatta West has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 7.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 6.0%. As of December 2025, 3,214 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher at 7.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation is lower at 52.6% versus Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A moderate 24.8% of residents work from home. Key industries include manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing employment levels are notably high at 2.8 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.9%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited. In the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 6.0% and labour force by 4.2%, reducing unemployment by 1.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cabramatta West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.1% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Cabramatta West had a median income among taxpayers of $43,814 and an average level of $51,801. These figures are below the national average and compare to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $48,336 (median) and $57,147 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, individual incomes lag at the 2nd percentile ($481 weekly), while household income performs better at the 36th percentile. Distribution data shows 30.0% of the population (2,371 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen regionally where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 34th percentile.

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

Cabramatta West's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.6% houses and 14.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cabramatta West stood at 31.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented ones at 39.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in the area was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Cabramatta West's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Cabramatta West features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 83.7% of all households, including 41.0% couples with children, 15.5% couples without children, and 25.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 16.3%, with lone person households at 13.7% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 3.5 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Cabramatta West fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.2%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (0.7%). Vocational pathways account for 20.1% of qualifications among those aged 15+. Advanced diplomas make up 7.3%, while certificates constitute 12.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in secondary education, 9.8% in primary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Cabramatta West has 39 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are covered by 18 different routes, offering a total of 1037 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living 149 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 89%, while train usage stands at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 24.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The average service frequency across all routes is 148 trips per day, equating to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

Cabramatta West's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Cabramatta West. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was found to be very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~3,752 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were diabetes and arthritis, impacting 6.0 and 5.2% of residents respectively. 78.1% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 17.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,367 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Cabramatta West 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 West has a highly diverse population, with 59.0% born overseas and 79.5% speaking languages other than English at home. The predominant religion is Buddhism, practiced by 39.7%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 4.1%. The top three ancestry groups are Vietnamese (34.4%), Other (19.2%), and Chinese (17.1%).

Notably, Serbian (2.0%) and Samoan (2.5%) populations exceed regional averages, while Lebanese (1.2%) is lower than the region's 2.6%.

Cabramatta West's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Cabramatta West is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cabramatta West has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.5%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (11.0%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 65 to 74 grew from 7.8% to 9.6%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 decreased from 13.2% to 11.3%. By 2041, Cabramatta West's age composition is expected to change significantly. The population aged 75 to 84 is projected to grow by 78%, reaching 675 people from 379. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 85% of the population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for those aged 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 years.