Cambridge Gardens

Cambridge Gardens has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

The estimated population of Cambridge Gardens as of February 2026 is around 2,081 people. This figure reflects an increase of 51 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 2,030. AreaSearch validated this estimate based on resident population data from June 2024 and additional new addresses verified since the Census date. The population density is approximately 2,702 persons per square kilometer, placing Cambridge Gardens in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed about 74% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in June 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 were used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate lower quartile growth is anticipated nationally, with Cambridge Gardens expected to increase by 59 persons to the year 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections. This reflects a gain of approximately 2% in total over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Cambridge Gardens recorded approximately 7 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), around 39 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 0.9 new residents arrived per new home over these years.

This pace of new construction matches or exceeds demand, providing more housing options and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current expectations. The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $283,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, approximately $3.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating limited focus on commercial development compared to residential. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cambridge Gardens has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 19th percentile nationally, offering more limited housing choices for buyers.

New building activity comprises 62.0% detached houses and 38.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. This reflects a shift from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (98.0%). The change is due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 824 people per dwelling approval, Cambridge Gardens reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate Cambridge Gardens will gain approximately 42 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

No factors influence a region's performance more than modifications to local infrastructure, significant projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that could potentially affect this area. Notable projects include Cambridge Park North Precinct Rezoning, The Quarter - Penrith Health & Education Precinct, Nepean Business Park, and Parker Street Reserve Sport and Recreation Precinct. Below is a list of these projects, detailing those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Cambridge Gardens presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.8%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Cambridge Gardens has a balanced workforce with representation across white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate stands at 3.8%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

There are 1,064 residents in work. Workforce participation is somewhat below standard at 66.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A high proportion of residents, 28.6%, work from home, possibly influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

The area specializes in construction with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 3.6% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, indicated by the working population count versus resident population. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.6%, with employment down by 4.4%, causing unemployment to fall marginally. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and a rise in labour force by 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest Cambridge Gardens' employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that Cambridge Gardens' median income among taxpayers is $53,281, with an average of $60,163. This is below the national average. Compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,002 (median) and $65,493 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Cambridge Gardens cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 37.9% of the community (788 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 30.9% in the same category. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income. However, strong earnings place disposable income at the 61st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

In Cambridge Gardens, as per the latest Census, 98.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 1.7% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types of dwellings. This is in contrast to Sydney metro's dwelling structure, which comprised 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Cambridge Gardens was higher than that of Sydney metro at 32.0%. Of the remaining dwellings, 48.0% were mortgaged and 19.9% were rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cambridge Gardens was $2,167, lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Cambridge Gardens was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Cambridge Gardens' median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $420.

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

Family households account for 81.1% of all households, including 37.4% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 14.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.9%, with lone person households at 17.1% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 12.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (0.7%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (33.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 3.6% 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 reveals 14 active transport stops operating within Cambridge Gardens. These stops are serviced by 29 individual routes, collectively providing 730 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 152 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 28.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 104 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Cambridge Gardens is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Cambridge Gardens. AreaSearch's assessment shows high prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts.

Only approximately 51% (~1,056 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (10.2%) and mental health issues (9.3%). Conversely, 63.9% of residents report no medical ailments, lower than the 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age population faces notable chronic condition rates. The area has 18.3% of residents aged 65 and over (380 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

Cambridge Gardens ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Cambridge Gardens had a low level of cultural diversity, with 83.3% of its population born in Australia, 91.1% being citizens, and 90.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Cambridge Gardens, accounting for 60.1% of people, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (28.0%), English (27.5%), and Irish (8.1%).

Notably, Hungarian (0.5%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.3%, as were Maltese (1.7% vs 1.0%) and Polish (1.0% vs 0.6%).

Cambridge Gardens's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At 36 years, Cambridge Gardens's median age is nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years. This figure is modestly under the Australian median age of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Cambridge Gardens has a higher concentration of residents aged 65-74 (11.1%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (8.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 3.7% to 6.0%. Conversely, the population aged 55 to 64 has declined from 11.0% to 8.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that Cambridge Gardens's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 120%, adding 30 residents to reach 55. In contrast, both the 5-14 and 45-54 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.