Acacia Gardens

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Acacia Gardens's population is around 3,744 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 76 people (2.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,668 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,714 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 17 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 3,941 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 57.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to shrink by 104 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to expand by 141 people. See the age section for more details.

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 around 6 new homes approved each year, with 30 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 1 so far in FY-26. Given the population has fallen over this period, new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $228,000—under regional levels—indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Acacia Gardens records markedly lower building activity (93.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. Meanwhile, recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 2226 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

With the population expected to remain stable or decline, Acacia Gardens should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 0 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2, Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect, Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect (Purified Recycled Water Scheme), and Bella Vista and Kellyville TOD Accelerated Precincts, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Acacia Gardens performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Acacia Gardens possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.6%, and 2.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 2,469 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (83.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 48.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical. The area has particular employment specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Meanwhile, professional & technical has limited presence with 8.9% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 2.7% alongside labour force increasing by 2.7%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Acacia Gardens. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Acacia Gardens's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Acacia Gardens SA2's median income among taxpayers is $64,487, with an average of $73,831. This is higher than average nationally, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $70,201 (median) and $80,372 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Acacia Gardens, between the 83rd and 95th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the predominant cohort spans 33.8% of locals (1,265 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. Economic strength emerges through 45.3% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 94th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Acacia Gardens is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure within Acacia Gardens, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 85.6% houses and 14.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Acacia Gardens was lagging that of Sydney metro, at 21.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (58.2%) or rented (20.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Sydney metro average at $2,484, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $540, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Acacia Gardens's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 89.2% of all households, comprising 57.6% couples with children, 19.1% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 10.8%, with lone person households at 9.4% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. The median household size of 3.2 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (39.5% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and that of NSW (32.2%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 26.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 29.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (17.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 27 active transport stops operating within Acacia Gardens, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 30 individual routes, collectively providing 1,312 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 131 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 87%, with 8% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 48.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 187 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 48 weekly trips per individual stop.

Acacia Gardens's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Acacia Gardens, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular see very low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~2,100 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and diabetes, impacting 6.4% and 5.2% of residents, respectively, while 77.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 12.2% of residents aged 65 and over (455 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though they rank lower nationally 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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 45.5% of its population born overseas and 47.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Acacia Gardens is Christianity, which makes up 49.7% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 15.7% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Acacia Gardens are Other, comprising 21.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Australian, comprising 15.9% of the population, and Indian, comprising 14.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.6%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 5.1% of Acacia Gardens (vs 2.0% regionally), Spanish at 1.1% (vs 0.6%) and Maltese at 2.5% (vs 1.0%).

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

At 36 years, Acacia Gardens's median age is nearly matching the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is similarly modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, Acacia Gardens has a higher concentration of 45 - 54 residents (15.2%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (10.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 2.3% to 4.5% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.6% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 13.2% to 10.7% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 15.5% to 13.6%. Demographic modeling suggests Acacia Gardens's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 251%, adding 122 residents to reach 171. Senior residents (65+) will drive 82% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. On the other hand, the 65 to 74 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.