Cabarita (NSW)

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Evaluating updates to demography from the ABS for the wider region alongside newly confirmed addresses from Districts since the Census, the suburb of Cabarita (NSW) has an estimated residency of 1,937 as of May 2026. This represents a minor addition of 4 residents (0.2%) since the 2021 Census, which counted 1,933 residents. This adjustment is calculated from a base resident count of 1,933, estimated by Districts using the ABS release of June 2025 detailing the ERP, with a single validated new address added subsequent to the Census date. Such population levels create a density of 3,874 persons per square kilometer, placing this neighborhood in the top 10% of all Australian locations analyzed by Districts, demonstrating that local land is highly prized. Expansion was mostly fueled by net overseas migration, which represented approximately 83.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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Data compiled by Districts indicates that Cabarita has an exceptionally well-educated workforce, with notable representation in the technology industry, and a jobless rate of only 1.3%. As of March 2026, there are 1,035 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sits 2.8% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is considerably lower at 62.1% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses show that a significant 50.1% of local workers operated from home, though this may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

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Taxpayer statistics released by the ATO for the financial year 2023 show a median income of $67,760 and an average of $100,268 for the suburb. These figures are extremely high by national standards and compare to averages of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, the current estimates stand at approximately $74,753 for the median and $110,616 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes all rank highly, placing Cabarita in the 88th to 93rd percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that the highest bracket of $4000+ is the most common, accounting for 35.5% of residents (687 people), which contrasts with the broader metropolitan area where the - range is most common at . The suburb's affluence is clear, with of households earning more than weekly, driving demand for premium services. Housing costs consume of income, while strong overall earnings put residents in the th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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Census data reveals that the housing stock in Cabarita consists of 42.8% separate houses and 57.3% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, differing from the wider Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates are high, with 56.0% of homes owned outright, while 25.9% are mortgaged and 18.1% are rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,500, and the median weekly rent is $900, both considerably higher than the Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470. Globally, Cabarita's mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 83.0%, consisting of 34.3% couples with children, 39.9% couples without children, and 6.6% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.0%, which is composed entirely of lone-person households at 17.0% alongside group households at 1.0%. The median household size of 2.6 residents is slightly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational qualification rates in Cabarita are significantly higher than broader benchmarks, with 45.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational lead positions the community well for professional jobs. Bachelor degrees represent 28.1% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational education is also common, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 13.0%.

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Transport data shows 19 active transit stops in Cabarita, offering a mix of ferry and bus options. These stops are served by 7 distinct routes, which support 3,897 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 204 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, and private cars remain the dominant mode of travel at 89%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A high 50.1% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

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Health profiles for Cabarita are exceptionally positive, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, showing very low rates of common health issues across all age demographics. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 66% of the population (1,287 people) covered, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national benchmark of 55.7%.

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Cabarita ranks highly for cultural diversity, with 34.8% of the population born outside Australia and 31.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 64.4% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age in Cabarita is 50 years, which is much older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. The suburb has a high concentration of residents aged 65 to 74 at 16.8%, compared to the national average of 9.4%, and a small proportion of young adults aged 25 to 34 at 5.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.6% to 12.6%, and the 75 to 84 bracket rose from 10.0% to 11.8%. Over the same period, the 35 to 44 age cohort fell from 10.5% to , and children aged to dropped from to . By demographic projections suggest the to cohort will increase by ( people), growing from to . Seniors aged and older are projected to account for of the suburb's total population growth, while the to and to age brackets are expected to shrink.

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Cabarita currently has an estimated 75 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 47 children aged 0-2 and 30 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 10% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 23% by 2041 (to approximately 58 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 152. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.