Cambridge Park

Cambridge Park has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Cambridge Park is around 7,389, reflecting a growth of 335 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 4.7% rise from the previous population count of 7,054. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on ERP data released by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 22 validated new addresses since the Census date, is 7,333. This results in a population density ratio of 2,820 persons per square kilometer, placing Cambridge Park in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb's growth rate of 4.7% since the census is within 1.8 percentage points of the SA4 region's growth rate of 6.5%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Cambridge Park.

AreaSearch uses 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 where applicable, with a base year of 2021. Looking ahead, population projections indicate an increase just below the median of national statistical areas by 2041, with Cambridge Park expected to gain 602 persons, reflecting a total growth of 7.4% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Cambridge Park recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Cambridge Park averaged approximately 35 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 179 homes were approved, with another 16 approved in FY-26 to date. Over the past five financial years, an average of 0.6 new residents per year arrived for each new home approved.

This suggests that new construction is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering buyers more options and potentially supporting population growth beyond current expectations. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings in Cambridge Park was $283,000, below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, there have been approximately $2.3 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Cambridge Park has 18.0% less new development per person but ranks among the 68th percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent construction comprises 76.0% detached dwellings and 24.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With approximately 201 people per approval, Cambridge Park reflects a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Cambridge Park is expected to grow by around 546 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified six projects likely impacting the area. Key projects are Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, Oxford Green Estate, Cambridge Gardens Estate (Stage 3 and 4), and The Quarter - Penrith Health & Education Precinct. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Cambridge Park faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Cambridge Park has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, notable in construction. Its unemployment rate is 5.3%, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of December 2025, 3,439 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Sydney's at 1.1%.

Workforce participation is lower too, at 63.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Home workership stands at 25.1%, based on Census responses, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. Key industries for residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with the latter being particularly prominent at 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 3.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

The area seems to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.9%, while employment fell by 4.7%, leading to a drop in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Cambridge Park's employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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

The median taxpayer income in Cambridge Park is $47,857 and the average is $54,039 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages. Greater Sydney has a higher median income at $60,817 and an average income of $83,030. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2023 to September 2025 (an increase of 8.86%), the estimated median income in Cambridge Park would be approximately $52,097 and the average around $58,827 by that date. Census data indicates that incomes in Cambridge Park rank modestly, between the 37th and 38th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The majority of individuals (36.6%, or 2,704 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which is consistent with regional trends (30.9% in the same category). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 34th percentile.

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

The dwelling structure in Cambridge Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.5% houses and 15.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's structure of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cambridge Park was at 27.0%, with the rest being mortgaged (35.5%) or rented (37.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,900, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $385, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Cambridge Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,900 against the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $385 compared to the national figure of $375.

Cambridge Park has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 72.6% of all households, including 28.4% couples with children, 21.9% couples without children, and 21.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 27.4%, with lone person households at 24.1% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 13.2%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (31.9%). Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.7% in primary, 8.5% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Cambridge Park indicates that there are 48 active transport stops currently operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 25 individual routes providing service to the community. The collective weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 978. In terms of accessibility, residents in Cambridge Park have excellent transport access, with an average distance of 153 meters to the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuting patterns in Cambridge Park involve outward travel. The dominant mode of transportation for residents is by car, with 88% of trips made using this method.

Train usage accounts for 6% of commuting trips. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles owned per dwelling in the area. According to the 2021 Census data, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions, 25.1% of residents work from home. The service frequency across all routes averages 139 trips per day, translating to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Cambridge Park faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment as of July 2021. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were notably high across both younger and older age cohorts. Only approximately 48% of the total population (~3,573 people) had private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma were the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.3 and 10.0% of residents respectively. However, 62.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The working-age population faced notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. Cambridge Park had 16.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,233 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors presented some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Cambridge Park records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Cambridge Park's cultural diversity aligns with its wider region, with 86.8% citizens, 82.3% born in Australia, and 87.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 53.0%. The 'Other' religion category is slightly overrepresented at 1.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 1.4%.

In ancestry, Australian (29.2%) and English (25.1%) groups are substantially higher than regional averages of 17.8% and 19.0%, respectively. However, the 'Other' ancestry group is notably lower at 8.1%, compared to a regional average of 16.0%. Notable ethnic group divergences include Samoan (1.5%) and Maltese (1.5%), both overrepresented in Cambridge Park versus regional averages of 0.5% and 1.0%, respectively. Australian Aboriginal representation is also notably higher at 6.1%, compared to a regional average of 1.3%.

Cambridge Park hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

At age 34 years, Cambridge Park's median age is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years. It is also younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cambridge Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.7%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 4.3% to 6.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 55-64 has decreased from 10.0% to 7.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Cambridge Park. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 59%, adding 280 residents to reach a total of 753. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 60% of the population growth, highlighting aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 5-14 age groups.