Cambridge Park
A 34-year median age, 84.5% separate-house share and density of 2,697.1 people per sq km give Cambridge Park a practical western Sydney family setting, but its direction is older rather than younger. The suburb has 7,054 residents, household income of $1,535 a week and 37.3% renting, placing household income near the 48.4th percentile. Compared with nearby Cambridge Gardens and Werrington, its identity is more clearly established and detached-house led. Aging matters because the senior share has risen 5.9 percentage points, while overseas migration remains the primary growth driver and annual growth is 1.26%.
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
55
Cambridge Park suits buyers prioritising conventional family housing over apartment living. Separate houses account for 84.5%, with 58.0% of homes having 3 bedrooms and 29.1% having 4 or more, while apartments make up only 1.5%. The $1,900 monthly mortgage equates to 28.6% of household income, while $385 weekly rent equals 25.1%, so buyers need to compare deposit size with ongoing cash flow rather than assume renting is cheaper. With 37.3% renting, demand for reasonably priced family stock may remain steady. Compared with nearby Werrington, the detached-house emphasis is the clearer buying signal because Cambridge Park is an established, low-apartment market.
For Buyers
Cambridge Park suits buyers prioritising conventional family housing over apartment living. Separate houses account for 84.5%, with 58.0% of homes having 3 bedrooms and 29.1% having 4 or more, while apartments make up only 1.5%. The $1,900 monthly mortgage equates to 28.6% of household income, while $385 weekly rent equals 25.1%, so buyers need to compare deposit size with ongoing cash flow rather than assume renting is cheaper. With 37.3% renting, demand for reasonably priced family stock may remain steady. Compared with nearby Werrington, the detached-house emphasis is the clearer buying signal because Cambridge Park is an established, low-apartment market.
For Investors
Cambridge Park has several signals for a yield-focused investor: 37.3% of households rent, weekly rent is $385 and vacancy is 3.4%. The 84.5% separate-house share supports demand for 3-bedroom stock, which represents 58.0% of dwellings, while 53 development applications in the last 12 months point to ongoing secondary-dwelling and infill activity. Rent growth of 33.3% is higher than the 18.8% population change across the wider area, supporting a yield case but also calling for caution around sustainability. The aging trajectory and 1.26% annual growth suggest a steadier market than a speculative one, while overseas migration remains the primary growth driver.
Development Activity
Total DAs
257
Last 12 Months
55
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+25.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Cambridge Park
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Cambridge Park has 7,054 residents and a median age of 34, which is 6 years below the national comparison, yet the trajectory is aging. English ancestry counts 2,394 people, followed by Irish at 623 and Scottish at 492; Christianity records 3,398 responses, while 2,624 report no religion. Overseas-born residents are 17.7%, 3.9 percentage points below the national comparison, and university attainment is 17.8%, 12.3 points below. Couples with children make up 37.7% of families, while one-parent families account for 29.3%, helping explain demand for practical 3-bedroom homes. Compared with nearby Cambridge Gardens and Werrington, Cambridge Park's recorded mix is more Anglo-leaning, although Arabic, Nepali and Samoan are among the languages spoken.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
84.5%
Houses
14.0%
Townhouse
1.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached housing dominates Cambridge Park: 84.5% of dwellings are separate houses, 14.0% are semi-detached and 1.5% are apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 58.0%, while 4-plus-bedroom dwellings make up 29.1%, explaining why the suburb suits established households more than apartment-oriented buyers. Tenure is split between 26.7% owned outright, 34.9% with a mortgage and 37.3% rented, so renting is higher than outright ownership by 10.6 percentage points. Mortgage costs are $1,900 monthly against household income of $1,535 weekly, with mortgage-to-income at 28.6%; rent is $385 weekly and 25.1% of income. Compared with nearby Cambridge Gardens and Werrington, the practical contrast is Cambridge Park's conventional, established housing mix.
Mortgage / mo
$1,900
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $385.
$600
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $680 · units $490
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
37.7%
Couples with children
31.4%
Couples, no children
29.3%
Single parent
1,891
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Cambridge Park's largest listed industry at 19.0% and 327 workers, followed by construction and education at 10.5% each, retail at 8.3% and manufacturing at 7.9%. Employment is mixed: 57.6% of the labour force works full time, unemployment is 5.4%, participation is 56.9% and 1,974 people are outside the labour force. Clerical and administrative roles lead occupations at 463, followed by trades at 444 and professionals at 390, pointing to a service and practical-skills base. Household income is $1,535 weekly, around the 48.4th percentile. SEIFA results are uneven: education and occupation is decile 2, economic resources decile 6, relative socioeconomic disadvantage decile 4 and relative socioeconomic advantage decile 4. The lower education and occupation result sits below economic resources because employment capacity and formal qualifications do not move together.
Unemployment
5.4%
Labour Force
3,134
Unemployed
169
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.6%
Part-time
28.5%
Participation
56.9%
Employed
2,965
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.8%
Postgraduate
4.3%
Born Overseas
17.7%
Dwellings
2,475
Transport to Work
Cambridge Park is car-oriented, with 63.7% driving to work, just 2.8% using public transport and 1.7% walking or cycling, while 26.6% work from home. That pattern matters because the suburb has density of 2,697.1 residents per sq km and everyday convenience is likely to depend on local services or a private vehicle. Three government schools provide two primary options and one secondary option, giving families access to both levels within the suburb; exact enrolment zones should be checked by address. The IRSAD is decile 4 and IRSD is also decile 4, lower than the IER decile 6, indicating mixed household resources. A current crime rate is not available, so check NSW Police information before choosing a street.
Drive
63.7%
Public Transport
2.8%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
26.6%
Population Forecast
+1.26%/yr
(+112 people/yr)
EstablishedCambridge Park is an established suburb with forecast annual growth of 1.26%, driven primarily by overseas migration. Population change across the wider area is 18.8% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 5.9 percentage points and the working share down 2.8 points. Gentrification is at the Early signs stage, with a score of 22, while the shift indicators record 35, so change is visible but not yet a full repositioning. Affordability improved from 43.7 in 2011 to 40.7 in 2021, and real income growth reached 16.5%, which may help existing households absorb costs. Compared with faster-growth corridors, the 1.26% rate points to gradual change because the housing base is already established.
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 can suit households seeking established, detached housing, with 84.5% of dwellings being separate houses and 58.0% containing 3 bedrooms. Car access is important because 63.7% drive to work, while only 2.8% use public transport.
What is the median house price in Cambridge Park?
A current median house price is not stated. Cambridge Park is 84.5% separate houses and 37.3% rented, so compare recent settled sales over 12 months and adjust for land, condition and bedroom count rather than relying on an unsupported suburb-wide figure.
What schools are in Cambridge Park?
Cambridge Park has 3 government schools: Cambridge Gardens Public School, Cambridge Park Public School and Cambridge Park High School. The mix includes 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school. Check catchment boundaries and enrolment requirements for the exact address.
Is Cambridge Park safe?
A suburb-wide crime rate is not available, so check current NSW Police incident data and visit the exact street at different times. Cambridge Park has 7,054 residents and 63.7% drive to work, but those figures do not replace street-level safety checks.
Is Cambridge Park good for property investment?
Cambridge Park has 37.3% renting, $385 weekly rent and a 3.4% vacancy rate. There were 53 development applications in the last 12 months, while rent growth of 33.3% is higher than the wider area's 18.8% 10-year population change, so investors should test both yield and future supply.
How is Cambridge Park's population changing?
Cambridge Park has a current population of 7,054. Across the wider area, population change is forecast at 18.8% over 10 years and annual growth is 1.26%, driven by overseas migration. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 5.9 percentage points.
Is Cambridge Park seeing new development?
There were 53 development applications in the last 12 months, including complying development certificates and secondary-dwelling activity. This points to continued infill and renovation pressure rather than a wholesale apartment shift, consistent with 84.5% separate houses and 1.5% apartments.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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