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

The population of Cameron Park is estimated at around 10,424 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,977 people. The increase of 447 people (4.5%) is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 10,397 following examination of ABS data released in June 2025 and an additional 213 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 855 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade ending in 2026, Cameron Park has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 71.0% 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. Future population trends predict exceptional growth, placing Cameron Park in the top 10 percent of national regional areas, with an expected increase of 5,044 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 48.1% over the 16 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 shows Cameron Park had around 102 residential properties approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 513 homes were approved, with a further 49 in FY-26 as of now. On average, about 3 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $379,000. This year has seen $50.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust local business investment. Recent construction comprises 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, a shift from the area's existing housing which is currently 96.0% houses.

The location has approximately 119 people per dwelling approval, reflecting a low density market. By 2041, Cameron Park is projected to grow by 5,017 residents. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers is expected 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 that could impact this region. Notable projects include Cameron Grove Estate, Edgeworth Town Centre Redevelopment, Cameron Grove Estate, and Winten Cameron Park Stage 5 Development. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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The employment environment in Cameron Park shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Cameron Park has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 5739 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Cameron Park is high at 75.6%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. Census data shows that 22.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Cameron Park specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level, but agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.3% versus the regional average of 5.3%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparing working population to local population. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, Cameron Park's labour force decreased by 1.0%, and employment decreased by 2.2%, leading to a 1.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Cameron Park's employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Cameron Park has a higher median income of $63,220 compared to the national average. The average income in Cameron Park is $72,966, which is also higher than the regional NSW figures of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Cameron Park would be approximately $69,744 (median) and $80,496 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Cameron Park rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 90th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The predominant income bracket in Cameron Park is $1,500 - 2,999, with 40.0% of locals (4,169 people) falling into this category, slightly higher than the regional average of 29.9%. A significant portion, 34.8%, earns above $3,000 weekly. Housing costs consume 15.8% of income in Cameron Park, 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

Cameron Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.9% houses and 4.1% other dwellings. This compares to Regional NSW's 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, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Cameron Park was $510, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Cameron Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for the remaining 12.8%, with lone person households at 10.8% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Regional 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's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks, with 23.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 32.2% in NSW. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (30.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.0% in primary, 8.9% in secondary, and 4.0% pursuing 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 together facilitate 621 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 199 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Cameron Park being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation, used by 97% of residents. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 22.3% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 88 trips per day, equating 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 according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across common health conditions, particularly among older age cohorts.

Private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~5,812 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (9.9%) and asthma (8.9%). However, 69.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 9.1% of residents aged 65 and over (948 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional 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's population showed low cultural diversity, with 85.4% born in Australia, 92.3% being citizens, and 86.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 50.5%. Hinduism was overrepresented compared to Regional NSW, at 3.1% versus 0.8%.

Top ancestry groups were Australian (31.8%), English (27.7%), and Other (6.9%). Macedonian, Polish, and Australian Aboriginal groups showed notable representation in Cameron Park compared to regional averages: Macedonian at 0.5% (vs 0.4%), Polish at 0.9% (vs 0.5%), and Australian Aboriginal at 4.6% (vs 4.6%).

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 Regional NSW's average of 43 and substantially under the national average of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW average, the 35-44 cohort is notably over-represented in Cameron Park at 19.1%, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 5.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 17.6% to 19.1% of Cameron Park's population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 17.2% to 16.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Cameron Park. Leading this shift, the 35 to 44 age group is projected to grow by 51%, adding 1,024 people and reaching a total of 3,015 from its current figure of 1,990.