Acacia Gardens
Statistical Area - sa2

Acacia Gardens has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Acacia Gardens' population, as of August 2025, is approximately 3,714, reflecting a growth of 46 individuals since the 2021 Census. The ABS estimated resident population in June 2024 was 3,714, with an additional 17 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this increase. This results in a population density of 3,909 persons per square kilometer, placing Acacia Gardens among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 57.4% of overall population gains recently. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future trends indicate an overall population decline by 104 persons in Acacia Gardens by 2041, despite projected growth in specific age cohorts. The 85 and over age group is expected to expand by 141 people during this period.

The level of residential development activity in Acacia Gardens is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Acacia Gardens has seen approximately four new homes approved annually. Development approval data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows 21 homes approved over five financial years, from FY20 to FY25, with zero approvals so far in FY26. The population decline in recent years has resulted in adequate development activity relative to demand, maintaining a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New homes are constructed at an average value of $1,050,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. Compared to Greater Sydney and nationally, Acacia Gardens has lower building activity, which can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties. This activity reflects the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New construction consists entirely of detached houses, preserving Acacia Gardens' suburban character and appealing to families seeking space. With around 2226 people per dwelling approval, it indicates a highly mature market.

Population projections showing stability or decline should reduce housing demand pressures in Acacia Gardens, benefiting potential buyers.

Acacia Gardens has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

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The exceptional employment performance in Acacia Gardens places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Acacia Gardens has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 1.5% in June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.6%. As of June 2025, 2,540 residents were employed, with a workforce participation rate of 72.8%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. The area specializes in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have lower representation at 8.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally due to the predominantly residential nature of the area. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.6%, and labour force grew by 6.5%, keeping unemployment broadly flat at 2.7%. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a slight increase in unemployment to 4.2%. Statewide in NSW, employment contracted by 0.41% between Sep-24 and Sep-25, losing 19,270 jobs, while the state unemployment rate was 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Acacia Gardens' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data shows Acacia Gardens had a median taxpayer income of $59,977 and an average income of $69,267 in the financial year 2022. Nationally, these figures are higher than average, with Greater Sydney reporting $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By March 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.6%, median income is estimated at approximately $66,335 and average income at $76,609. The 2021 Census indicates Acacia Gardens' incomes rank between the 83rd and 95th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 33.8% of residents (1,255 people), aligning with regional trends at 30.9%. High weekly earnings exceed $3,000 for 45.3% of households, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 94th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Acacia Gardens is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Acacia Gardens' dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 85.6% houses and 14.4% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Sydney metro had 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Acacia Gardens was 21.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 58.2% and rented ones at 20.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,484, below Sydney metro's $2,700. Median weekly rent was $540, matching Sydney metro's figure. Nationally, Acacia Gardens' mortgage repayments were higher ($2,484 vs $1,863) and rents substantially above the national average of $375.

Acacia Gardens features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 89.2% of all households, including 57.6% couples with children, 19.1% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 10.8%, with lone person households at 9.4% and group households comprising 1.2%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.3.

Acacia Gardens shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally. University qualification rates exceed the Australian average of 30.4% and that of NSW (32.2%), standing at 39.5% for residents aged 15+. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 26.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 17.8%. Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.9% in primary, 8.5% in secondary, and 5.3% in tertiary education. Quakers Hill East Public School serves the area, with an enrollment of 678 students as of a recent date. Acacia Gardens demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1094. The one school in the area focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 20 operational stops in Acacia Gardens, offering mixed bus services. These stops cater to 30 unique routes, facilitating 1,197 weekly passenger trips altogether. Transport access is deemed excellent, with residents placed an average of 132 meters from the nearest stop.

Services run at a rate of 171 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 59 weekly trips per individual stop.

Acacia Gardens's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Acacia Gardens' health outcomes data shows excellent results, with younger populations experiencing very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 54% (~2,020 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Sydney's 58.5%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.4%) and diabetes (5.2%). 77.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 80.0% in Greater Sydney. As of 11 June 2021, Acacia Gardens has 11.6% (430 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Sydney's 7.8%. While health outcomes for seniors are above average, they require more attention than the broader population.

Acacia Gardens is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Acacia Gardens has a high level of cultural diversity, with 45.5% of its population born overseas and 47.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Acacia Gardens, comprising 49.7% of people. Hinduism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 15.7% of Acacia Gardens' population versus 20.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (21.1%), Australian (15.9%), and Indian (14.2%). Some ethnic groups have notable representation differences: Filipino at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 6.2%, Spanish at 1.1% versus 0.6%, and Maltese at 2.5% against 1.7%.

Acacia Gardens's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At age 36 years, Acacia Gardens has a median age nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, which is modestly under the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Acacia Gardens has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (18.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.9%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.6% to 14.6%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 2.3% to 4.1%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 13.2% to 10.9%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 15.5% to 13.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Acacia Gardens' age profile will significantly evolve. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 330%, adding 131 residents to reach 171. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 82% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 25-34 age groups are expected to experience population declines.