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Cambridge Park
3 km²
A shifting population profile defines Cambridge Park, which has become much younger than most similar areas. This is a community of 7,054 people where children under 15 now make up 21.8% of the population. With a typical resident aged just 34, the area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages. This youthfulness is reflected in the housing patterns, where large family homes are common and one-parent families are far more frequent than usual.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
25 schools within reach make Cambridge Park convenient for families.
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The area is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 34 and a high proportion of children. It also has a First Nations population of 8.8%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 76.4% of the population was born here. While 16.5% were born overseas—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.
English is the main language for 80.7% of residents. About 12.0% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas but still far below the state average.
Christianity is the most common religion at 48.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 37.7% of the community, a figure that is well above the state average.
Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and only 41.2% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,535, which is a little below the national figure. Higher earners are less common here, as only 13.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes 11.6% with a mental health condition, which is well above the state average.
Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at 7.5%, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is common, with 26.7% of people providing this support.
The First Nations community is large, numbering 619 people. This group is younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21, and has an unemployment rate of 6.2%, which is well below the national figure.
Homes here are typically larger, with 2.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families are far more common than in most areas, making up 27.6% of households.
Separate houses dominate the landscape, making up 84.4% of homes, and 85.5% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than usual at 36.7%, with a typical weekly rent of $385.
Public transport access is a strong point, with 41 stops in the area and 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Most people still drive to work, though 21.1% work from home.
The community has seen significant movement, with 36.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.5% of the population.
About 56.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries are health care, retail, and construction.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.5. All homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school, and 91.2% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services.