Caddens
Household income in the 93.6th percentile nationally sets Caddens apart from most Western Sydney suburbs, yet 72.1% of residents are still paying off a mortgage, the highest tenure share by far. Covering just 0.99 sq km with 3,487 residents, the suburb has a density of 3,520 per sq km and a median age of 33, seven years below the national average. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 88%, and 75.7% of those have four or more bedrooms, pointing to a suburb built for growing families who earn well but are deeply leveraged.
Population
3,487
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,592/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
113
Median House
$802K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price sits at $802,500, and recent price data shows the market has moved significantly: a reading of $1,033,000 in 2024 compared to $770,000 in 2025, a shift of 25.5% lower, which may reflect small sample sizes in a tightly held suburb of under 1,000 dwellings. Detached houses make up 88% of stock and 75.7% have four or more bedrooms, so choice is limited and competition concentrates on family-sized homes. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,817, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.1%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite the high median. Only 10.1% own outright, compared to a national average above 30%, reflecting a young, recently arrived owner base still building equity.
For Buyers
The median house price sits at $802,500, and recent price data shows the market has moved significantly: a reading of $1,033,000 in 2024 compared to $770,000 in 2025, a shift of 25.5% lower, which may reflect small sample sizes in a tightly held suburb of under 1,000 dwellings. Detached houses make up 88% of stock and 75.7% have four or more bedrooms, so choice is limited and competition concentrates on family-sized homes. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,817, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.1%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite the high median. Only 10.1% own outright, compared to a national average above 30%, reflecting a young, recently arrived owner base still building equity.
For Investors
Rental demand is thin in Caddens. The renter share is 17.8%, well below the national average of around 30%, and the vacancy rate is 2.1%, broadly in balance. Weekly rent averages $560, which against an $802,500 median implies a gross yield near 3.6%. Development activity is high at 107 applications in the past 12 months, predominantly Complying Development Certificates for new dwelling houses, signalling continued greenfield lot take-up rather than infill. The mortgage-dominant tenure (72.1%) limits turnover and keeps rental stock scarce. Investors should weigh the low yield against modest but steady demand from the professional households who represent the primary renter demographic in this price tier.
Development Activity
Total DAs
352
Last 12 Months
113
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+79.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Caddens has a median age of 33, seven years below the national figure, and average household size of 3.3 persons is 0.8 above the national average, both consistent with a suburb dominated by young families. Overseas-born residents reach 40.4%, which is 18.8 percentage points above national. Top ancestries are English (768) and Indian (699), with Filipino (210) and Irish (172) also well represented. University qualifications reach 43.4%, which is 13.3 points above the national figure, driving a professional household profile. Top non-English languages include Gujarati (161), Punjabi (125) and Malayalam (66), reflecting South and South-East Asian migration that characterises Western Sydney growth corridors.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.0%
Houses
11.7%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership and tenure are highly concentrated: 72.1% carry a mortgage and only 10.1% own outright, compared to the national outright-ownership average above 30%. The stock is 88% separate houses and just 0.3% apartments, with 11.7% semi-detached. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 75.7% of all dwellings, making this one of the most family-sized housing profiles in Western Sydney. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.1% and rent-to-income of 21.6% both sit below stress thresholds, because the income base is strong: household income in the 93.6th percentile nationally. Price history shows $1,033,000 in 2024 and $770,000 in 2025, a 25.5% fall, though data sparsity in a small suburb means this reading should be treated as directional rather than definitive.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,817
Rent / wk
$560
HH Size
3.3
Personal Income / wk
$1,053
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.1%
Unoccupied
22
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
14.4%
Couples, no children
3,066
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer, accounting for 20.2% of workers (241 people), followed by Education at 9.5% (113), Construction at 9% (108) and Professional/Technical services at 8.4% (100). By occupation, Professionals (403) are the largest group, with Clerical/Admin (242) and Managers (226) next, a white-collar profile that explains the high income. The full-time employment rate of 70.1% and unemployment rate of 4.6% are near NSW averages. Household income in the 93.6th percentile nationally points to a workforce that earns well above median, consistent with the high mortgage load residents are carrying without falling into stress. SEIFA data is not available for this suburb.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
70.1%
Part-time
25.3%
Participation
60.7%
Employed
1,468
Occupations
Top Industries
University
43.4%
Postgraduate
15.3%
Born Overseas
40.4%
Dwellings
998
Transport to Work
Transport reliance on cars is very high at 87.1%, well above the national average, with only 5.3% using public transport and 1.3% walking or cycling. This reflects the limited transit options typical of newer Western Sydney estates. No schools are recorded within the 0.99 sq km boundary in this dataset, so families draw on schools in adjacent suburbs. Volunteering participation is 11.2% and only 4.5% (148 people) need daily assistance, both low-disadvantage indicators. Rent-to-income at 21.6% and mortgage-to-income at 25.1% keep both owners and renters below stress thresholds, which matters for livability because financial pressure compounds other disadvantages. Crime data is not available for Caddens in this dataset.
Drive
87.1%
Public Transport
5.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Caddens compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caddens a good suburb to live in?
Caddens suits families who want large homes with space to grow. Household income sits in the 93.6th percentile nationally, mortgage-to-income is 25.1% (below the 30% stress mark), and 88% of dwellings are separate houses with 75.7% having four or more bedrooms. The main trade-off is car dependence, with 87.1% of residents driving and only 5.3% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Caddens?
The median house price is approximately $802,500. Price data shows $1,033,000 in 2024 and $770,000 in 2025, a 25.5% shift, though the suburb has fewer than 1,000 dwellings so readings can vary significantly between periods. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,817, and weekly rent averages $560.
What schools are in Caddens?
No schools are recorded within the Caddens boundary (0.99 sq km) in this dataset. Families use schools in adjacent suburbs. Despite this, residents are well educated: university qualifications reach 43.4%, which is 13.3 percentage points above the national figure, and the suburb's professional household profile reflects the nearby university and hospital precinct.
Is Caddens safe?
Crime statistics are not available for Caddens in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, mortgage-to-income is 25.1% and rent-to-income is 21.6%, both below financial stress thresholds, and household income is in the 93.6th percentile nationally. Only 4.5% of residents (148 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a low-disadvantage community profile.
Is Caddens good for property investment?
The renter share is 17.8%, well below the national average of around 30%, limiting the rental pool. Weekly rent of $560 against an $802,500 median implies a gross yield near 3.6%. Vacancy sits at 2.1% and 107 development applications in 12 months signal continued new supply, which adds competition. Income strength in the 93.6th percentile nationally supports long-term demand but yields are modest.
How is Caddens's population changing?
The suburb has 3,487 residents in 0.99 sq km and a young median age of 33, seven years below the national average. Household turnover is moderate at 25.5%, with 74.5% of residents staying. The active construction pipeline (107 DA applications in 12 months, mostly new dwellings) points to continued household formation as remaining lots are developed.
What languages are spoken in Caddens?
About 40.4% of residents were born overseas, which is 18.8 percentage points above the national figure. The most common non-English languages are Gujarati (161 speakers), Punjabi (125), Malayalam (66) and Hindi (65), reflecting strong South Asian migration. Indian ancestry (699 residents) is the second-largest after English (768).
How much development is happening in Caddens?
There were 107 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Most are Complying Development Certificates for new dwelling houses, indicating greenfield lot construction is still active. This is high for a suburb of only 0.99 sq km, confirming Caddens is still settling its land release rather than being a fully established suburb.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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