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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of Feb 2026 the estimated population of Cameron Park is around 11,594. This reflects an increase of 1,617 people (16.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,977 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 10,777 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 211 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 951 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Cameron Park's growth of 16.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of NSW (5.9%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Examining future population trends, exceptional growth placing Cameron Park in the top 10 percent of national regional areas is predicted over the period with the area expected to grow by 5,583 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 41.1% in total 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 indicates Cameron Park recorded around 102 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 513 homes were approved, with an additional 28 so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 2.9 people moved to the area per new home constructed.

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, suggesting robust local business investment. Recent construction comprises 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently 96.0% houses.

The location has approximately 121 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Cameron Park is expected to grow by 4,766 residents through to 2041. Development appears to be keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers is anticipated as the population expands.

Cameron 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 has identified twenty projects likely to impact the area. 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 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 well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.2%. Employment stability over the past year is relative.

As of December 2025, 6,351 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.8% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 79.9%, compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%. According to Census responses, 22.3% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Health care & social assistance has notable concentration with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.3% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 5.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 0.2% while labour force rose by 1.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.2 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decline of 1.2%, labour force decline of 0.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cameron Park's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 ATO data released for financial year 2023, Cameron Park had a median income among taxpayers of $63,220 and an average level of $72,966. These figures are above the national average and compare to $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $68,821 (median) and $79,431 (average). According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Cameron Park rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 90th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The largest income bracket comprises 40.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 4,637 residents falling within this range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence at 34.8%, indicating strong purchasing power in the community. High 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

Cameron Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.9% houses and 4.1% other dwellings. This contrasts with Regional 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 Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Cameron Park was $510, higher than Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Cameron Park's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while its median weekly 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 account for 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 constitute 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 residents aged 15+ have 23.4% holding university degrees, compared to NSW's 32.2%, indicating potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.4% of residents holding them – advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 30.7%. Educational participation is high, with 33.5% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (13.0%), secondary (8.9%), and tertiary (4.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.0% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, 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 provide 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 its residential nature, and cars remain the dominant mode of transportation at 97%. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling in Cameron Park, 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.

The service frequency averages 88 trips per day across all routes, 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are somewhat prevalent across the board, with older age cohorts experiencing this to a higher degree.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~6,464 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.9% and 8.9% of residents respectively. 69.6% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 8.4% of residents aged 65 and over (973 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank 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 cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 85.4% of its population born in Australia, 92.3% being citizens, and 86.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Cameron Park, comprising 50.5% of people. However, Hinduism was found to be overrepresented at 3.1%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (31.8%), English (27.7%), and Other (6.9%). Notably, Macedonian is overrepresented at 0.5% in Cameron Park compared to the regional average of 0.4%. Polish also shows higher representation at 0.9%, versus Regional NSW's 0.5%. Australian Aboriginal population is equally represented at 4.6%.

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

The median age in Cameron Park is 32 years, which is notably lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Regional NSW, Cameron Park has a higher concentration of residents aged 35-44 at 18.6%, but fewer residents aged 65-74 at 4.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the age group of 25 to 34 years grew from 13.9% to 15.9% of Cameron Park's population. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 14 years declined from 17.2% to 15.7%. By 2041, Cameron Park is expected to experience notable shifts in its age composition, with the 35 to 44 age group projected to grow by 47%, reaching 3,175 people from the current 2,156.