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 ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the population of the suburb of Cabramatta West is estimated at around 8,170 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 348 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,822 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 7,984 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,464 persons per square kilometer, placing Cabramatta West in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, ending Feb 2026, Cabramatta West demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 69.0% of overall population gains 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. Moving forward, demographic trends anticipate lower quartile growth for Australian statistical areas. The suburb is expected to grow by 185 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a decrease of 0.0% in total over the 17 years.

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

Cabramatta West recorded approximately 32 residential properties approved annually over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25. This totals an estimated 161 homes. In FY-26, 16 approvals have been recorded so far. Each year, around 0.1 people moved to the area per dwelling built on average.

The average construction cost of new homes was $364,000. Additionally, $1.0 million in commercial approvals were registered this financial year. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cabramatta West had 11.0% less building activity per person and ranked at the 49th percentile nationally. New building activity comprised 68.0% detached dwellings and 32.0% townhouses or apartments.

This shift from the current 86.0% houses suggests decreasing developable land availability and increasing demand for medium-density options. With approximately 329 people per dwelling approval, Cabramatta West is considered a low density area. Population stability or decline is expected, potentially reducing housing pressure and creating buying opportunities.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely to impact the region. Notable ones are Mount Pritchard Public School Preschool, Cabramatta West Estate Renewal, Mounties Mount Pritchard Upgrade, and The Vale - Cabramatta West. Below is a list of 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 strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 7.5% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 6.0% over the past year. There were 3,221 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 3.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Cabramatta West lagged at 51.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 24.8% of residents worked from home, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. Leading employment industries were manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. The area had a significant specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 2.8 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services were under-represented at 4.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 6.0% while labour force grew by 4.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.2% and a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment could expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cabramatta West's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 in Cabramatta West, median income is $43,814 and average income is $51,801. 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 for September 2025 would be approximately $47,696 (median) and $56,391 (average). According to the 2021 Census, individual income is at the 2nd percentile ($481 weekly), while household income is at the 36th percentile. Income distribution shows that 30.0% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 (2,451 individuals). This aligns with broader regional trends where 30.9% fall into the same category. 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Cabramatta West's dwelling structures, 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, while the median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Cabramatta West's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375 at $380.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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 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+, 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

Public transport analysis indicates 39 active transport stops operating within Cabramatta West. These are served by 18 individual bus routes, collectively offering 1,037 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 149 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode 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 reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 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 indicates robust performance across Cabramatta West. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low for both young and elderly cohorts, as per AreaSearch's assessment. Private health cover was found to be relatively low at approximately 47% of the total population (~3,879 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%.

Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%. Diabetes and arthritis were the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.0% and 5.2% of residents respectively. A significant majority (78.1%) reported being free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The proportion of seniors aged 65 and over was higher than the Greater Sydney average at 17.9% (~1,462 people). Health outcomes among seniors were notably strong, ranking favourably nationally compared to general population figures.

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 population where 59.0% were born overseas, with 79.5% speaking languages other than English at home. Buddhism is the predominant religion in Cabramatta West, comprising 39.7%, compared to 4.1% in Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Vietnamese (34.4%), Other (19.2%), and Chinese (17.1%).

These figures differ significantly from regional averages: Vietnamese at 1.8%, Other at 6.5%, and Chinese at 8.4%. Notably, Serbian (2.0%) and Samoan (2.5%) groups are overrepresented in Cabramatta West compared to the region's 0.5% each, while Lebanese representation is lower at 1.2% versus Greater Sydney'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 (11.3%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 65-74 grew from 7.8% to 9.9%, while those aged 75-84 increased from 4.0% to 5.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 declined from 13.2% to 11.3%. By 2041, Cabramatta West's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 72%, reaching 716 people from the current 416. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 92% of the population growth. Meanwhile, declines in population are projected for the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts.