Cambridge Park
At 84.5% separate houses and just 1.5% apartments, Cambridge Park reads as a detached-home suburb in Sydney's western Penrith corridor, with a median sitting around $910,000 and a recent quarterly series running from $875,000 in 2024 to $955,000 in 2025, a 9.1% lift. The population of 7,054 has a median age of 34, six years below the national median, yet the trajectory is aging: the senior share rose 5.9 points while the working-age share fell 2.8 points over the decade. University qualifications at 17.8% sit 12.3 points below national, and the IEO decile of 2 places education and occupation profiles near the bottom tier, a marker of a trades and services workforce rather than a professional one.
Population
7,054
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,535/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
51
Median House
$910K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Buyers here are purchasing detached family stock: 84.5% of dwellings are separate houses and 58.0% have three bedrooms, with another 29.1% at four or more, so two-thirds of the market is family-sized. The median near $910,000 against a quarterly series that climbed from $875,000 to $955,000 (up 9.1% in a year) shows momentum, though mortgage repayments of about $1,900 a month produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.6%, just under the 30% stress line because household incomes ($1,535 weekly) sit near the 48th percentile. Owner-occupiers already hold most of the suburb, with 27.0% owning outright and 35.3% on a mortgage, leaving 37.7% rented. The low apartment share (1.5%) means almost no off-the-plan competition, which keeps house demand concentrated and helps explain the firm price growth.
For Buyers
Buyers here are purchasing detached family stock: 84.5% of dwellings are separate houses and 58.0% have three bedrooms, with another 29.1% at four or more, so two-thirds of the market is family-sized. The median near $910,000 against a quarterly series that climbed from $875,000 to $955,000 (up 9.1% in a year) shows momentum, though mortgage repayments of about $1,900 a month produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.6%, just under the 30% stress line because household incomes ($1,535 weekly) sit near the 48th percentile. Owner-occupiers already hold most of the suburb, with 27.0% owning outright and 35.3% on a mortgage, leaving 37.7% rented. The low apartment share (1.5%) means almost no off-the-plan competition, which keeps house demand concentrated and helps explain the firm price growth.
For Investors
The 37.7% renter share is moderate rather than deep, but a vacancy rate of 3.4% indicates a reasonably balanced rental market without the oversupply seen in apartment-heavy suburbs. Weekly rent of $385 against a median near $910,000 implies a gross yield of roughly 2.2%, low in absolute terms but typical for detached Sydney stock where capital growth carries the return. Development activity is the standout: 48 applications were lodged in 12 months, many for secondary dwellings and dwelling additions, signalling steady infill demand and an ageing housing stock ripe for renewal. Net overseas migration of about 42 a year is the primary growth driver, partly offset by net internal outflow of 31, so demand is incremental rather than explosive. Rent grew 33.3% over the period, well above the suburb's income growth, which improves the yield case over time.
Development Activity
Total DAs
239
Last 12 Months
51
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+13.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Cambridge Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Cambridge Gardens Public School
K-6 · 341 students
Cambridge Park Public School
P-6 · 523 students
Cambridge Park High School
7-12 · 633 students
Demographics
The median age of 34 is six years below the national median, but the composition is shifting older: the senior share rose 5.9 points while the young share fell 1.6 points across the decade. The suburb is anglo-leaning, with English ancestry dominant at 2,394 people, followed by Irish (623) and Scottish (492), and overseas-born residents at 17.7% sit 3.9 points below the national figure. Non-English languages are thinly spread, led by Arabic (36), Nepali (28) and Samoan (24). University attainment at 17.8% is 12.3 points below national, consistent with an occupational base led by clerical and administrative roles (463) and a near-even spread across community, machinery operation and labouring work. Average household size of 2.6 is marginally above national, and couples with children (2,072) outnumber couples without (1,218), reinforcing the family-suburb profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
84.5%
Houses
14.0%
Townhouse
1.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is split three ways, with 37.7% renting, 35.3% on a mortgage and 27.0% owning outright, a more owner-weighted balance than apartment suburbs. The stock is overwhelmingly detached at 84.5%, with semi-detached at 14.0% and apartments at just 1.5%, and three-bedroom homes (58.0%) plus four-bedroom-plus (29.1%) account for 87% of dwellings. The recent price series moved from $875,000 in 2024 to $955,000 in 2025, a 9.1% annual gain against a median near $910,000. The IER decile of 6 sits above the IEO decile of 2, meaning economic resources are mid-range even where education and occupation rank low, a pattern explained by high home ownership building wealth despite modest formal qualifications. Mortgage-to-income at 28.6% and rent-to-income at 25.1% both stay under stress thresholds, so housing costs track incomes rather than outrunning them.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,900
Rent / wk
$385
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$750
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.4%
Unoccupied
87
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.6%
Couples, no children
5,634
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 19.0% (327 workers), followed by Construction and Education tied at 10.5% (181 each), then Retail at 8.3% (143) and Manufacturing at 7.9% (135), a blue and white collar mix tilted toward services and trades. Occupations confirm this, led by Clerical and Administrative roles (463) ahead of Professionals (390), Community and Personal Service (387) and Machinery Operators and Drivers (387). The unemployment rate of 6.2% sits above the national average, and the participation rate of 49.4% is low, depressed by 1,974 residents not in the labour force, consistent with the aging trajectory. The IEO decile of 2 reflects this education and occupation profile, while the higher IER decile of 6 shows households are not as economically constrained as the education ranking alone would suggest. Real income grew 16.5% over the decade, a steady if unspectacular gain.
Unemployment
3.8%
Labour Force
8,744
Unemployed
333
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.9%
Part-time
26.9%
Participation
49.4%
Employed
2,554
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.8%
Postgraduate
4.3%
Born Overseas
17.7%
Dwellings
2,475
Transport to Work
Cambridge Park is a car-dependent suburb, with 86.9% of residents driving to work, well above the national share, while public transport sits at just 3.8% and walking or cycling at 2.3%, reflecting its outer-western position about 50km from the Sydney CBD. The detached form (84.5% separate houses) and average household size of 2.6 suit families, and ownership is high with 27.0% owning outright. Development activity is healthy at 48 applications in 12 months, much of it secondary dwellings, which points to a suburb actively densifying within its low-rise character. The IRSAD decile of 4 places the area in the lower-middle band of socio-economic advantage nationally, and the volunteering rate of 8.1% suggests modest community engagement. Housing costs stay manageable, with rent-to-income at 25.1% below the stress threshold.
Drive
86.9%
Public Transport
3.8%
Walk / Cycle
2.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.26%/yr
(+112 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth runs at 1.26% a year (about 112 persons), with a 10-year increase of 18.8%, placing it in a moderate growth band. The historical series held roughly flat at 8,870 in 2023, 8,851 in 2024 and 8,883 in 2025, and medium forecasts project a climb to 9,632 by 2031. Overseas migration is the primary driver at about 42 net arrivals a year, partly cancelled by net internal outflow of 31, so growth is migration-fed rather than organic. The gentrification score of 22 to 35 marks early signs, supported by a 21% population rise since 2011 and accelerating change. The trajectory is explicitly aging, with the senior share up 5.9 points and the working-age share down 2.8 points, while affordability improved from 43.7% in 2011 to 40.7% in 2021.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+42
Net Internal / yr
-31
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +21% since 2011, Accelerating: 6% → 14%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Cambridge Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge Park a good suburb to live in?
Cambridge Park suits families wanting detached homes, with 84.5% separate houses and a median near $910,000, below inner-Sydney levels. Ownership is high at 27.0% outright plus 35.3% with a mortgage. The trade-offs are car dependence (86.9% drive) and an IRSAD decile of 4, which is in the lower-middle band of advantage nationally.
What is the median house price in Cambridge Park?
The median house price sits around $910,000, with a recent quarterly series rising from $875,000 in 2024 to $955,000 in 2025, a 9.1% annual gain. Monthly mortgage repayments average about $1,900, and weekly rent is $385, giving a gross yield near 2.2%.
What schools are in Cambridge Park?
Detailed school catchment data is not available in this dataset for Cambridge Park. The suburb is family-oriented, with three-bedroom homes at 58.0% and four-bedroom-plus at 29.1%, and Education is a top employment sector at 10.5% of local workers (181 people), so schooling is served by the wider Penrith area.
Is Cambridge Park safe?
Verified crime statistics are not available in this dataset for Cambridge Park, so a safety rating cannot be quoted. The suburb has a stable, owner-heavy profile, with 27.0% owning outright, a low residential turnover where 78.6% of residents stayed put, and an IRSAD decile of 4 placing it in the lower-middle national band.
Is Cambridge Park good for property investment?
The 37.7% renter share gives a moderate tenant pool, and the 3.4% vacancy rate signals a balanced market. Gross yield is about 2.2% ($385 weekly on a $910,000 median), low but offset by 9.1% price growth in the latest year and 48 development applications in 12 months showing infill demand.
How is Cambridge Park's population changing?
The population of 7,054 is growing about 1.26% a year, up 18.8% over the decade, with medium forecasts reaching 9,632 by 2031. Overseas migration drives growth at roughly 42 net arrivals a year against 31 leaving internally. The median age of 34 is six years below national, but the senior share rose 5.9 points, signalling an aging trajectory.
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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