Acacia Gardens

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

According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Acacia Gardens stands at approximately 3,735 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 67 residents (1.8%) from the 3,668 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 3,735, alongside 17 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With this population level, the density reaches 3,931 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top 10% of all Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch, pointing to high demand for local land. The primary driver of this population growth has been overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 62.9% of the total demographic gains in recent times.

AreaSearch employs population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year. Where such data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government at the SA2 level, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year, are applied. Growth rates across different age cohorts from these sources are also used for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, these projections point to a contraction in the overall population, with the cohort expected to decrease by 81 persons by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, expansion is projected in particular age groups, most notably among those aged 85 and over, which is expected to rise by 138 people.

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

Acacia Gardens averages approximately 6 new residential approvals annually, with 30 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 3 recorded so far in FY-26. Because the population has decreased recently, this new supply has likely matched local demand to give buyers adequate options, with new homes constructed at an average value of $228,000—below the wider regional standard—showing more affordable housing options for home buyers.

Acacia Gardens exhibits significantly reduced residential construction activity when contrasted with Greater Sydney, sitting 93.0% below the regional average per capita. This constrained supply pipeline typically underpins demand and supports valuations for existing homes. This rate is also lower than the national figure, suggesting a mature local market and potential limitations on new development. Furthermore, all recent construction has consisted of standalone houses, reinforcing the suburban character of the area and its concentration of family properties for buyers wanting space. The suburb features roughly 2239 people per residential approval, highlighting the established nature of this property market.

Given that the population is projected to stabilize or contract, Acacia Gardens is likely to experience less pressure on its housing supply, which may present favorable conditions for prospective buyers.

Acacia Gardens has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions can significantly affect the performance of an area. AreaSearch has identified 0 projects expected to impact this locality. The key projects of relevance include Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2, Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect, Bella Vista and Kellyville TOD Accelerated Precincts, and the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program - Blacktown LGA, with details provided on the most significant undertakings below.

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

The local workforce in Acacia Gardens is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 1.6%, and estimated job growth of 1.3% over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,481, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.5% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor participation reaching an elevated 83.4% compared to the regional rate of 69.1%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 48.1%, worked from home, although this may reflect the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical. The suburb displays a notable specialization in public administration & safety, where its employment share is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are less common, accounting for 8.9% of local employment compared to 11.5% across the region. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that this highly residential suburb offers limited local employment opportunities.

AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, employment expanded by 1.3% while the labor force also grew by 1.3%, maintaining a stable rate of unemployment. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decrease. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends in Acacia Gardens. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce profile to estimate future growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Extrapolating these industry-specific projections to the employment composition of Acacia Gardens suggests local employment will rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a simple weighted calculation for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.

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

According to the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, the taxpayers of Acacia Gardens SA2 earn a median income of $64,487, with an average income of $73,831. This exceeds the national average, comparing to a median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current income figures are estimated at approximately $71,142 (median) and $81,450 (average) as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 shows household, family, and individual incomes are high, placing between the 83rd and 95th percentiles nationwide. Income distribution figures show the largest segment consists of 33.8% of residents (1,262 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, resembling the broader region where 30.9% are in the same range. Financial strength is demonstrated by 45.3% of households earning weekly incomes above $3,000, which supports consumer spending. While high housing expenses account for 15.9% of income, strong earnings place disposable income in the 94th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.

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

According to the latest Census data, standalone houses made up 85.6% of the housing stock in Acacia Gardens, while 14.4% consisted of other property types like semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metro Sydney. Home ownership rates in Acacia Gardens lagged the metropolitan average at 21.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (58.2%) or tenants (20.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of resident homeowners was $2,484, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent stood at $540, compared to the metropolitan average of $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Acacia Gardens are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are also significantly above the national average of $375.

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

Families constitute the vast majority of households at 89.2%, which includes couples with children at 57.6%, couples without children at 19.1%, and single-parent homes at 11.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 10.8% of households, consisting of lone person households at 9.4% and group homes at 1.2%. The median household size of 3.2 individuals 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 educational profile of the suburb is distinct within the region, with university graduation rates of 39.5% among residents aged 15 and over exceeding both the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%, highlighting the local focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 26.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 29.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (17.8%).

A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 30.5% of residents enrolled in formal education. This comprises 10.9% in primary school, 8.5% in high school, and 5.3% in higher education courses.

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

Public transport infrastructure in Acacia Gardens includes 27 active stops, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 30 distinct routes, which support 1,312 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 131 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the main transport mode at 87% and trains used by 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per household, higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 48.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

Service frequency across all local routes averages 187 trips per day, which translates to approximately 48 weekly departures for each transit stop.

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

Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health conditions, Acacia Gardens demonstrates strong overall health outcomes, with younger age groups showing very low rates of common illnesses. Private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing roughly 56% of the population (~2,095 people), compared to 59.9% across the Greater Sydney region.

The most prevalent health issues recorded in the suburb were asthma and diabetes, affecting 6.4% and 5.2% of residents respectively, while 77.4% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The working-age population is particularly healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 11.9% of the population (444 people), which is below the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. While health outcomes for these older residents are above average, they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local 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 exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 45.5% of the population born outside Australia and 47.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religion, practiced by 49.7% of residents. The suburb also has a significant concentration of Hindu residents, who make up 15.7% of the population, well above the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Acacia Gardens are Other at 21.1% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 16.0%), Australian at 15.9%, and Indian at 14.2% (significantly higher than the regional average of 3.6%). There are also notable differences in other groups: Filipino residents represent 5.1% of the suburb compared to 2.0% regionally, Spanish residents are at 1.1% compared to 0.6%, and Maltese residents comprise 2.5% compared to 1.0% across the region.

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

The median age in Acacia Gardens is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider Sydney region, the suburb has a higher proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 (15.3%) but a lower share of people aged 25 - 34 (11.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort has grown from 2.3% to 4.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 12.6% to 14.5%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.5% to 13.4%, and the 25 to 34 group fell from 13.2% to 11.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that the age structure of Acacia Gardens will change significantly by 2041. The group aged 85 and over is projected to grow the fastest, increasing by 254% and adding 129 people to reach a total of 180. Older residents aged 65 and over will account for 81% of total population growth, highlighting local aging trends. Conversely, the cohorts aged 65 to 74 and 25 to 34 are expected to experience population declines.