Cabramatta West

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

The population of the Cabramatta West statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 8,169 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 347 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,822. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population being 7,984 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 18 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,463 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth of 4.4% since the 2021 Census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 69.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Cabramatta West (SA2).

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by this data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the area is expected to grow by 194 persons to 2041, reflecting a decrease of 0.4% in total over the 17-year period.

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 numbers in Cabramatta West shows approximately 31 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 159 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. In FY-26, 16 approvals have been recorded so far. The average population increase per dwelling built in the area has been around 0.2 people per year over these five years.

New supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $364,000. Additionally, $1.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cabramatta West has 13.0% less building activity per person.

Nationally, it ranks among the 49th percentile of areas assessed, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. New building activity consists of 68.0% detached dwellings and 32.0% townhouses or apartments, expanding medium-density options and creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets. Cabramatta West has around 336 people per dwelling approval, indicating characteristics of a low density area. With population expected to remain stable or decline, the area should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially presenting buying opportunities.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects potentially impacting the area. Key initiatives include Mount Pritchard Public School Preschool, Cabramatta West Estate Renewal, Mounties Mount Pritchard Upgrade, and The Vale - Cabramatta West. Relevant projects are listed below.

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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 prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 7.3% in September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.4%. The area's unemployment rate is 3.1% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation lags significantly, at 41.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.

The area specializes in manufacturing, with an employment share 2.8 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented, at 4.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 5.4% while labour force increased by 3.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%, with unemployment rising slightly. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, while the state unemployment rate was 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Cabramatta West. These projections estimate national employment 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 approximately 5.5% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Cabramatta West is below national average. Median income is $43,814 and average income stands at $51,801. This contrasts with 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, current estimates for Cabramatta West would be approximately $47,696 (median) and $56,391 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, individual incomes lag at the 2nd percentile ($481 weekly), while household income performs better at the 36th percentile. Distribution data shows that 30.0% of the community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (2,450 individuals). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 34th percentile.

Cabramatta West is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Cabramatta West's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.6% houses and 14.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 73.3% houses and 26.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cabramatta West was 31.9%, similar to Sydney metro's figure. Mortgaged dwellings were at 28.2%, with rented ones at 39.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below the Sydney metro average of $2,000. Median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Cabramatta West's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 16.3%, with lone person households at 13.7% and group households making up 2.2%. The median household size is 3.5 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.2.

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 and above, with advanced diplomas at 7.3% and certificates at 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 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 18 different routes that together facilitate 1,037 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 149 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 148 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Cabramatta West shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 47% (3,878 people), lower than the national average of 55.7%.

Diabetes and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 6.0% and 5.2% of residents respectively. A total of 78.1% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than the Greater Sydney average of 75.6%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.8% (1,372 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 19.0%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with those of 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 culturally diverse population, with 59.0% born overseas and 79.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion is Buddhism, practiced by 39.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's 21.7%. In terms of ancestry, Vietnamese is the largest group at 34.4%, significantly higher than the regional average of 17.8%.

Other ancestry makes up 19.2%, lower than the regional average of 32.7%. Chinese ancestry comprises 17.1%, substantially higher than the regional average of 12.0%. Some ethnic groups are notably overrepresented: Serbian at 2.0% (regional average 1.8%), Samoan at 2.5% (1.0%), and Lebanese at 1.2% (1.8%).

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

Cabramatta West has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely aligning with Australia's median age of 38. The 55-64 age group constitutes 13.3% of the population in Cabramatta West, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort makes up 11.4%, which is lower compared to Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has increased from 7.8% to 9.3%. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 13.2% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Cabramatta West's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 80%, reaching 707 people from its current 392. This growth reflects an aging population trend, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 91% of the projected population increase. Conversely, the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to experience population declines.