Cambridge Park (NSW)

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Cambridge Park has an estimated population of approximately 7,547 as of May 2026, calculated from ABS regional data updates and subsequent address validation by Districts since the Census. This represents an addition of 493 residents, or 7.0%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 7,054. The estimate aligns with Districts' figure of 7,530 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, combined with 25 new validated addresses post-Census. With 2,880 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Cambridge Park ranks in the top quarter of national locations for population density. Its 7.0% expansion rate outpaced the broader SA4 region's 6.0% growth, establishing the suburb of Cambridge Park as a regional growth leader. Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 74.0% of the overall population expansion.

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The local labor market features a balanced mix of professional and trades-based occupations, with construction workers particularly well-represented, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Working residents numbered 3,660 as of March 2026, with the local jobless rate sitting 1.3% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Labor force participation lags the regional benchmark, sitting at 64.8% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a modest 25.1% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by temporary pandemic restrictions.

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Taxpayer statistics for the financial year 2023 show a median income of $47,857 and an average of $54,039 in the area. These figures sit below national averages and compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are roughly $52,796 for the median and $59,616 for the average. Census data places household, family, and personal incomes in the modest 37th to 38th percentiles nationally. The income bracket between $1,500 and $2,999 contains 36.6% of residents, representing 2,762 individuals, compared to 30.9% across the wider region. Residents face significant housing affordability pressures, retaining only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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Houses made up 84.5% of the local residential stock at the time of the last Census, with apartments, semi-detached options, and other dwellings comprising the remaining 15.5%, contrasting with the broader metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate was 27.0%, slightly below the Sydney metro average, with mortgaged properties making up 35.5% and rental properties accounting for 37.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,900, substantially lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $385, compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney. On a national level, mortgage costs are slightly above the Australian average of $1,863, and rent exceeds the national average of $375.

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Families comprise the vast majority of households at 72.6%, divided between couples with children at 28.4%, couples without children at 21.9%, and single-parent households at 21.1%. The remaining 27.4% consist of non-family households, including lone-person households at 24.1% and group living situations at 3.1%. The average household size is 2.6 people, slightly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Higher education completion is relatively low, with 13.2% of residents holding a university degree compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.0%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical credentials are highly prevalent, with 40.9% of the population aged 15 and over possessing qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 31.9%.

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Commuters have access to 48 active bus stops within the suburb of Cambridge Park. These stops are serviced by 25 different bus routes, providing 978 passenger journeys each week. Accessibility is strong, with the average distance to a stop being 153 meters. Given the residential nature of the suburb of Cambridge Park, most workers travel outside the area for employment. Private vehicles are the main transport mode at 88%, while 6% of commuters travel by train. Households average 1.3 vehicles. A total of 25.1% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Mortality rates and chronic disease indicators point to notable health challenges in the area, with common conditions present across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is very low, held by approximately 48% of residents, representing about 3,649 people, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national benchmark of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity metrics mirror regional averages, with citizens making up 86.8% of the population, 82.3% of residents born in Australia, and 87.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 53.0% of the population. The most distinct statistical variation is in the category of Other religions, which represents 1.1% of the local population compared to 1.4% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 34 years is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, there is a higher proportion of children aged 5 to 14 at 14.1%, but fewer adults aged 55 to 64 at 7.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 4.3% to 6.3%, while the 55 to 64 cohort shrank from 10.0% to 7.8%. Demographic projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 75 to 84 age bracket expected to grow by 57%, adding residents to reach a total of . Seniors aged and over will account for of all population growth, highlighting a clear aging trend, while the - and - age brackets are projected to contract.

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Cambridge Park currently has an estimated 543 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 307 children aged 0-2 and 205 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 4% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 13% by 2041 (to approximately 470 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 830. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.