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 November 2025, Cameron Park's population is estimated at around 10,761. This reflects an increase of 784 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,977. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 10,591 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 207 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 883 persons per square kilometer. Cameron Park's growth of 7.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area's 5.1%. 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 the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over this period, placing Cameron Park in the top 10 percent of national regional areas. The area is expected to grow by 5,890 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 57.0% 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Cameron Park has recorded around 101 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, approximately 507 homes were approved, with an additional 13 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 2.9 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $379,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options. In FY26, there have been $50.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Recent construction consists of 66.0% detached houses and 34.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 96.0% houses.

This change suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Cameron Park shows characteristics of a growth area, with around 126 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Cameron Park is expected to grow by approximately 6,129 residents through to 2041. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition 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 potentially impacting the 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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Employment conditions in Cameron Park demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Cameron Park has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.5% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.7%.

As of June 2025, 6,261 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%, and a workforce participation rate of 74.5%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level, while 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.

In a 12-month period ending Jun-25, employment increased by 1.7% alongside labour force growth of 2.2%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW experienced employment decline of 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.3%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest 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 2022 shows that income in Cameron Park is high nationally. The median income is $63,220 and the average income stands at $72,966. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's figures: a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $71,192 (median) and $82,167 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Cameron Park's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 90th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 40.0% of locals (4,304 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, aligning with the region where this cohort also represents 29.9%. Notably, 34.8% earn above $3,000 weekly. 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Cameron Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.9% houses and 4.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro NSW had no houses or other dwellings recorded. Home ownership in Cameron Park was at 22.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.4% and rented ones at 22.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, aligning with Non-Metro NSW's figure. Median weekly rent was $510 in Cameron Park, while Non-Metro NSW had no recorded rent figures. Nationally, Cameron Park's mortgage repayments were higher than 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 median household size of 3.1 people

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.

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

Educational qualifications in Cameron Park trail regional benchmarks, with 23.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 30.7%. Educational participation is 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. Educational facilities appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

The analysis indicates 52 active transport stops within Cameron Park. These stops are served by a mix of buses along 29 different routes, collectively facilitating 675 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 206 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 96 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Cameron Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows Cameron Park residents have relatively positive health outcomes.

Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover rate is very high, at approximately 56% of the total population (~6,000 people). The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.9% and 8.9% of residents respectively. 69.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% in Rest of NSW. There are 8.5% seniors aged 65 and over (914 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention 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, surveyed in June 2016, had a culturally diverse population with 85.4% born in Australia, 92.3% being citizens, and 86.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 50.5%. Hinduism, however, was overrepresented at 3.1%, compared to None% regionally.

Regarding ancestry, Australians comprised 31.8%, English 27.7%, and Other groups 6.9%. Notably, Macedonian (0.5%), Polish (0.9%), and Australian Aboriginal (4.6%) were overrepresented in Cameron Park compared to regional averages of None% each.

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 years and substantially under the national average of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, the 35-44 cohort is notably over-represented at 18.3% in Cameron Park, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 4.7%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 13.9% to 15.6% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 17.2% to 16.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Cameron Park, with the 35 to 44 group projected to grow by 65%, reaching 3,248 people from 1,969.