Quakers Hill
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Population growth drivers in Quakers Hill are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Quakers Hill's population is 26,379 as of November 2025. This shows an increase of 1,709 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,670. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 25,955 in June 2024 and an additional 197 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,395 persons per square kilometer, placing Quakers Hill in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 6.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeds the state average of 6.7%, indicating it is a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 60.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with Quakers Hill expected to increase by 3,160 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, reflecting a total increase of 10.4% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Quakers Hill when compared nationally

Quakers Hill has received approximately 96 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 482 homes. As of FY-26, 19 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling has accommodated around 2.8 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost value for these dwellings is $204,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options.

In terms of commercial development, $3.8 million in approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting limited focus on commercial projects compared to the Greater Sydney region where Quakers Hill has 84.0% less development activity per person. The recent construction mix comprises 63.0% detached dwellings and 37.0% townhouses or apartments, offering options across various price points. With around 552 people per approval, Quakers Hill demonstrates a mature, established area. By 2041, the population is projected to grow by 2,733 residents.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely impacting the area. Major projects include Akuna Vista, Sultonesi Estate, Nirimba Education Precinct Expansion, and Nirimba Fields Residential Development. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The exceptional employment performance in Quakers Hill places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Quakers Hill has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 6.4%.

As of June 2025, 16,461 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 68.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical sectors. The area has a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services show lower representation at 8.7% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 6.4%, while labour force grew by 6.5%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. 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 Quakers Hill's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

Quakers Hill's median income among taxpayers was $60,323 in financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $69,611 during the same period. These figures compare with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $67,930 and an average income of around $78,389 as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Quakers Hill rank highly nationally, between the 76th and 88th percentiles. Income brackets show that the largest segment comprises 38.5% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (10,155 residents), which is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 35.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 86th percentile nationally. Quakers Hill's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Quakers Hill, as per the latest Census, comprised 70.9% houses and 29.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Sydney metro's 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Quakers Hill was 21.1%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (48.1%) or rented (30.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,318, below Sydney metro's average of $2,700. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460, compared to Sydney metro's $540. Nationally, Quakers Hill's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 85.4% of all households, including 52.9% couples with children, 20.2% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 14.6%, with lone person households at 12.4% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 3.1 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.3.

The educational profile of Quakers Hill exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 38.8% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and that of NSW (32.2%). Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (18.6%).

Educational participation is high at 32.5%, including 12.2% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education. Seven schools operate within Quakers Hill, educating approximately 3,439 students. The area exhibits typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1049) with balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is conventional, split between three primary and three secondary institutions, with one specialist school addressing specific learning needs. School places per 100 residents are at 13.0, below the regional average of 16.3, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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

Quakers Hill has 108 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 60 different routes, collectively facilitating 4,281 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically residing just 163 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, service frequency across all routes stands at 611 trips per day, translating to about 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Quakers Hill, particularly for younger cohorts with low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 54% (~14,350 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Sydney's 58.5%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.5%) and mental health issues (5.6%). About 76.8% declare no medical ailments, compared to 80.0% in Greater Sydney. Quakers Hill has 10.7% (2,830 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Sydney's 7.8%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite being above average.

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

Quakers Hill has a high level of cultural diversity, with 45.2% of its population born overseas and 45.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Quakers Hill is Christianity, which accounts for 47.8% of the population. However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 17.2% of the population compared to 20.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other at 20.3%, Australian at 17.5%, and English at 15.7%. Some ethnic groups have notable differences in representation: Filipino is overrepresented at 5.8% compared to 6.2% regionally, Indian at 13.9% versus 16.9%, and Maltese at 2.3% compared to 1.7%.

Quakers Hill hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Quakers Hill's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Quakers Hill has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (19.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.1%). This concentration of residents aged 35-44 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 18.5% to 19.3%, while the percentage of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 14.8% to 13.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Quakers Hill. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 94%, adding 765 residents to reach a total of 1,581. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 55% of the population growth, highlighting the trend towards an aging demographic. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 age group and the 0-4 age group.