Cambridge Park

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

The population of the Cambridge Park statistical area (Lv2) was estimated to be around 7,386 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 332 people since the Census in August 2021, which recorded a population of 7,054. The latest estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ABS data released in June 2024. As of this estimation, Cambridge Park had a density ratio of 2,819 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Since the Census, Cambridge Park has experienced a growth rate of 4.7%, which is within 1.6 percentage points of its SA4 region's growth rate of 6.3%. Natural growth contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For future projections until 2041, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. It is expected that the Cambridge Park (SA2) will experience a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with an estimated increase of 454 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 4.2% 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 has received approximately 36 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 180 homes. As of FY26, 15 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were recorded between FY21 and FY25. The average construction value for these dwellings was $283,000.

In FY26, $2.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Cambridge Park has 17.0% less new development per person but ranks at the 69th percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises 76.0% detached dwellings and 24.0% townhouses or apartments.

With around 198 people per approval, Cambridge Park is considered a low density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Cambridge Park is projected to grow by 314 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

AreaSearch has identified six projects that could impact the local area's performance. Key projects include Nepean Hospital Redevelopment, Oxford Green Estate, Cambridge Gardens Estate (Stage 3 & 4), and The Quarter - Penrith Health & Education Precinct.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Cambridge Park recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Cambridge Park's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector stands out with a high representation.

As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 4.6%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. There are 3,513 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is lower at 56.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with a particularly strong specialization in construction 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 offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population versus resident population count. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.2% and employment declined by 3.2%, causing unemployment to fall by 1.0 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%, favourably comparing to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cambridge Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The suburb of Cambridge Park had a median taxpayer income of $47,857 and an average of $54,039 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 2023. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income being $83,030 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from July 2023 to June 2025, estimated incomes for Cambridge Park would be approximately $52,097 (median) and $58,827 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Cambridge Park rank modestly, between the 37th and 38th percentiles. The income band of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 36.6% of the community (2,703 individuals), which is consistent with broader regional trends showing 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Cambridge Park, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 84.5% houses and 15.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 77.4% houses and 22.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cambridge Park stood at 27.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.5% and rented ones at 37.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,900, below the Sydney metro average of $2,167. Median weekly rent was $385, compared to Sydney's $400. Nationally, Cambridge Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents exceeding the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 27.4%, with lone person households at 24.1% and group households making up 3.1%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (31.9%).

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

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

Transport analysis shows 48 active stops operating within Cambridge Park, serving a mix of bus routes. These are serviced by 25 individual routes, collectively providing 978 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 153 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 139 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 20 weekly trips per 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, as indicated by its health data. Both younger and older age cohorts exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions. Only about 48% (~3571 people) of Cambridge Park's total population has private health cover, which is lower than Greater Sydney's 55.2%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions in Cambridge Park, affecting 10.3 and 10.0% of residents respectively. However, 62.5% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.5% across Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.0% (1181 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 14.1%. Health outcomes among seniors in Cambridge Park present similar challenges to those seen in 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 was found to align with the wider region, with 86.8% of its population being citizens, 82.3% born in Australia, and 87.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 53.0% of Cambridge Park's residents. The most notable overrepresentation was observed in the 'Other' category, comprising 1.1% of the population compared to 1.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (29.2%), English (25.1%), and Other (8.1%). Significant disparities existed in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Samoan was overrepresented at 1.5% compared to the regional average of 0.6%, Maltese at 1.5% versus 2.9%, and Australian Aboriginal at 6.1% compared to 3.6%.

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, which 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 years (14.4%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 years (7.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 years has grown from 4.3% to 5.8%, while the proportion of those aged 55-64 years has declined from 10.0% to 7.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Cambridge Park. The cohort aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 202%, adding 208 residents to reach a total of 312. Residents aged 65 and above will contribute to 72% of the population growth, highlighting trends towards an aging demographic. Conversely, declines in population are projected for the cohorts aged 5-14 years and 65-74 years.