Cameron Park

Cameron Park lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Feb 2026, Cameron Park's population is estimated at around 11,594, reflecting an increase of 1,617 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,977. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 10,777 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 951 persons per square kilometer. Cameron Park's 16.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded Rest of NSW's 5.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 71.0% of overall gains, although all drivers were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends predict exceptional growth placing Cameron Park in the top 10 percent of national regional areas, expecting an increase of 5,852 persons to 2041 reflecting a total increase of 45.4% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Cameron Park was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Cameron Park had around 101 residential properties approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 509 homes were approved, with 12 more approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 2.9 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five financial years, indicating strong demand which should support property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $379,000. This year, there have been $50.6 million in commercial approvals, suggesting significant local business investment. Recent construction comprises 68.0% standalone homes and 32.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the area's current housing composition of 96.0% houses.

This change may reflect decreasing availability of developable sites and evolving lifestyles seeking more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has around 122 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Cameron Park is projected to grow by 5,266 residents through to 2041. Development appears to be keeping pace with projected growth, but increasing competition among buyers may arise as the population expands.

Cameron Park 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 twenty projects expected to impact this region. Notable projects include Cameron Grove Estate, Edgeworth Town Centre Redevelopment, Cameron Grove Estate again, and Winten Cameron Park Stage 5 Development. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Cameron Park shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Cameron Park has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.7% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.0%. As of September 2025, 6,420 residents are employed, which is 1.1% below Rest of NSW's unemployment rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Cameron Park stands at 80.5%, surpassing Rest of NSW's 61.5%. According to Census responses, 22.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, health care & social assistance employs 1.2 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.3% of local workers compared to Rest of NSW's 5.3%.

Some residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 3.0%, labour force rose by 3.7%, and unemployment rate climbed by 0.7 percentage points in Cameron Park. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.5%, labour force decrease by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cameron Park's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.6% in five years and 13.9% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Cameron Park had a median income among taxpayers of $63,220 with the average level standing at $72,966. This is above national averages of $52,390 and $65,215 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $68,821 (median) and $79,431 (average). According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census figures for 2021, household incomes rank at the 77th percentile nationally in Cameron Park. Family incomes rank at the 85th percentile and personal incomes rank at the 90th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 40.0% of residents earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly (4,637 residents). Higher earners comprise a substantial presence with 34.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing costs consume 15.8% of income but strong earnings place disposable income at the 89th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Cameron Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Cameron Park, as per the latest Census evaluation, 95.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 4.1% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cameron Park stood at 22.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.4% and rented ones at 22.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, exceeding Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Cameron Park was recorded at $510, higher than Non-Metro NSW's figure of $330. Nationally, Cameron Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 87.2% of all households, including 51.4% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 12.8%, with lone person households at 10.8% and group households making up 2.0%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Cameron Park demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Cameron Park residents aged 15+ have a university degree attainment rate of 23.4%, compared to NSW's 32.2%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common (16.2%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 41.4% of residents, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 30.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.5% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.0% in primary, 8.9% in secondary, and 4.0% in tertiary education.

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

Cameron Park has 55 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 33 different routes that collectively facilitate 621 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 199 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility in the area. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 97% of residents. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 22.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The average service frequency across all routes is 88 trips per day, translating to approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Cameron Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Cameron Park faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high for common health conditions, particularly among older age cohorts.

Private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~6,464 people), compared to 51.9% across Rest of NSW. Mental health issues impact 9.9% of residents and asthma impacts 8.9%. 69.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 8.3% of residents aged 65 and over (962 people), lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Cameron Park, as per the census data from June 2016, showed lower cultural diversity with 85.4% of its residents born in Australia, 92.3% being citizens, and 86.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 50.5% of Cameron Park's population. Notably, Hinduism was overrepresented at 3.1%, compared to the regional average of 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (31.8%), English (27.7%), and Other (6.9%). Macedonian (0.5%) and Polish (0.9%) ethnicities were also overrepresented in Cameron Park, compared to their respective regional percentages of 0.4% and 0.5%. Additionally, the representation of Australian Aboriginals was equal at 4.6% both locally and regionally.

Cameron Park's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

The median age in Cameron Park is 33 years, which is considerably lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 and substantially under the national average of 38. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, the 35-44 cohort is notably over-represented at 18.4% locally, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 4.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 13.9% to 15.9% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 17.2% to 15.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Cameron Park. Leading this shift, the 35 to 44 group is projected to grow by 52%, adding 1,103 people and reaching a total of 3,237 from the current figure of 2,133.