Cambridge Park · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Cambridge Park

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Large family homes dominate the landscape of Cambridge Park, where 90.9% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. This is a residential area where separate houses are the norm, though the number of renters has risen significantly over the last decade.

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📍 Cambridge Park, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Cambridge Park sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +29.0%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Cambridge Park — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Cambridge Park$400
2747, NSW $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,058 and weekly rents are $400, both of which are higher than most areas. These costs have climbed since 2011, with typical rents rising by $90 per week.

$400 ▲ +29.0%

Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $310
  • 2016: $380
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,058 ▲ +9.5%

Higher than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,880
  • 2016: $1,845
  • 2021: $2,058

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Cambridge Park, $350–$549 is the majority at 71%; $200–$349 is next at 20%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Cambridge Park, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is common, with 41.8% of households having a mortgage and 29.7% owning their home outright. However, the proportion of households renting rose 8.4 percentage points since 2011 to reach 26.5%.

26.5% ▲ +46.2%

Lower than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 18.1%
  • 2016: 22.8%
  • 2021: 26.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

29.7% ▼ -2.7%

Lower than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 30.6%
  • 2016: 30.3%
  • 2021: 29.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Cambridge Park, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Rented (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 92.2% of homes, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. These homes are generally large, as 54.3% have three bedrooms and another 28.1% have four.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

92.2% ▲ +6.9%

Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 86.3%
  • 2016: 93.3%
  • 2021: 92.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

90.9% ▼ -3.2%

Higher than 84% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 93.9%
  • 2016: 92.4%
  • 2021: 90.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Cambridge Park, Separate house is the majority at 92%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 7%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Cambridge Park, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 4 bedrooms is next at 28%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Cambridge Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/124031457/cambridge-park/topic/housing-dwellings