Cringila

Cringila is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of Nov 2025, Cringila's estimated population is around 2,204. This reflects an increase of 48 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,156. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,160 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release (June 2024) and six validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,311 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 project an above median growth, with the area expected to grow by 291 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 11.0% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Cringila, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Cringila had approximately 7 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 39 homes. As of FY26, 1 approval has been recorded. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers while new homes are constructed at an average cost of $385,000. This year, $391,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential nature.

Compared to Rest of NSW, Cringila records around 57% of building activity per person and ranks among the 55th percentile nationally, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity comprises 40.0% detached dwellings and 60.0% townhouses or apartments, departing from existing housing patterns (currently 94.0% houses) due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 288 people per dwelling approval, Cringila exhibits low density characteristics. Population forecasts indicate a gain of 243 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting growth beyond projections.

Population forecasts indicate Cringila will gain 243 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could potentially impact this area. Notable projects include King Street Warrawong Masterplan, Berkeley Square (Berkeley Shopping Centre Upgrade), Southern Suburbs Community Centre and Library, and Warrawong Community Health Centre, with the following list providing details on those most likely to be relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

Employment conditions in Cringila face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Cringila has a balanced workforce consisting of both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Notably, administrative & support services have employment levels at 2.2 times the regional average. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 0.5% of Cringila's workforce compared to 5.3% in Rest of NSW. As of September 2025706 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 12.4%, which is 8.6 percentage points higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation lags significantly at 42.1% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%.

Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 0.1%, labour force remained stable, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.5%, labour force contract by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts suggest a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections for Cringila indicate local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Cringila has a lower than average income level nationally, according to the latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Cringila is $37,752, with an average income of $45,147. This compares to figures for the Rest of NSW of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $41,097 (median) and $49,147 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Cringila all fall between the 1st and 8th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 27.6% of the population (608 individuals) have incomes within the $400 - $799 range, which differs from patterns across the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 range dominates at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Cringila, with only 82.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 9th percentile.

Cringila is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

As per the latest Census evaluation in Cringila, 93.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.3% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's figures of 85.5% houses and 14.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cringila stood at 46.1%, with mortgaged properties at 27.1% and rented ones at 26.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,614, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,000 and the national figure of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Cringila was recorded as $350, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $365 and the national average of $375.

Cringila has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 73.1% of all households, including 33.6% couples with children, 17.1% couples without children, and 20.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.9%, with lone person households at 23.4% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.6.

Cringila faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 10.3%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 29.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.0%) and certificates (22.5%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis shows that there are currently 11 operational public transport stops in Cringila. These stops offer a variety of bus services, with 12 different routes providing a total of 395 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport options is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 143 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 56 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 35 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Cringila is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Cringila faces significant health challenges, as indicated by its health data. Both younger and older age groups have high prevalence rates for common health conditions. The area has a low rate of private health cover, at approximately 45% (989 people), compared to 52.0% in the rest of NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 9.6% and 9.3% of residents respectively. However, 65.6% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 63.9% in the rest of NSW. As of 2021, 17.6% of Cringila's population is aged 65 and over (387 people), which is lower than the 19.0% in the rest of NSW. The health outcomes among seniors in Cringila largely align with those of the general population.

Cringila is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Cringila has a high level of cultural diversity, with 43.4% of its population born overseas and 56.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Cringila is Christianity, making up 45.5% of the population. However, Islam is notably overrepresented, comprising 31.4% compared to the Rest of NSW average of 3.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (21.1%), Australian (17.5%), and Macedonian (15.4%). The representation of Other is substantially higher than the regional average of 7.8%, while Australian is notably lower at 17.5% compared to the regional average of 26.3%. Macedonian is also significantly higher than the regional average of 3.8%. Additionally, Lebanese (10.8%), Serbian (1.6%), and Maltese (1.4%) are notably overrepresented in Cringila compared to their respective regional averages of 1.0%, 0.8%, and 1.3%.

Cringila's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Cringila's median age is 38, which is lower than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 but equivalent to Australia's national norm of 38. The age group of 25-34 years shows strong representation in Cringila at 14.2%, compared to the Rest of NSW figure. However, the 65-74 age cohort is less prevalent in Cringila at 8.9%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 13.2% to 14.2% of Cringila's population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age cohort has decreased from 13.0% to 12.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that Cringila's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 30%, reaching 407 people from the current 312. Meanwhile, population declines are forecast for the 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 age cohorts.