Cambridge Park

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 35 and children under 15 making up 21.3% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.3% of the community, a figure that rose 3.4 points since 2011 and is well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (16.2%) than both the state and nation. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 83.8% of people. While 10.5% of residents use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 36.3% report no religion. This last figure has risen sharply by 19 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 42.6%, though this has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,806, which is about the same as the state and national figures. While 18.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, this is well below the New South Wales average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.3% of residents. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the national average.

More people provide unpaid childcare (28.7%) and housework here than in most areas. However, the volunteer rate is among the lowest at this level, falling to 7.7% since 2011.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level. Residents here have a much lower unemployment rate (5.8%) and a higher typical personal income ($777) compared to the national average.

Homes tend to be larger and busier, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here (20.4%) than in most other areas.

The suburb is dominated by detached houses, which make up 92.2% of homes. Large properties are the norm, with 90.9% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.

Most people rely on cars, though the area is well-served by 102 public transport stops. Working from home has become much more common, rising from 1.6% in 2011 to 22.9% in 2021.

The community is relatively stable, with 32% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also much less common than elsewhere.

About 60.8% of adults are working or looking for work. The local workforce is concentrated in construction (12.9%) and health care and social assistance (12.7%).

The area has an overall advantage score of 951, which is lower than the national average. It is particularly ranked low for education and job skills compared to similar areas.

The area is warmer than most, with an average maximum temperature of 25.6 degrees. Annual rainfall is far above the New South Wales average.

Cambridge Park is very walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or public transport stop. This high level of access is far above the state average.