Quakers Hill

Population growth drivers in Quakers Hill are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Quakers Hill's population was approximately 26,379 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 1,709 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,670. The increase is inferred from 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 compared to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 6.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 6.7%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 60.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Examining future population trends, Quakers Hill is expected to increase by approximately 3,160 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers. This reflects an overall increase of 10.4% over the 17-year period.

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, totaling 482 homes. As of FY-26, 19 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling accommodates around 2.8 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost for these dwellings is $310,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options.

In FY-26, $3.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development focus compared to the Greater Sydney region. Quakers Hill has significantly less development activity than the regional average (84.0% below), which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent construction comprises 63.0% detached dwellings and 37.0% townhouses or apartments, offering varied housing options across different price points. With around 552 people per approval, Quakers Hill exhibits characteristics of a mature, established area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Quakers Hill is projected to grow by 2,733 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Quakers Hill has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely impacting the area. Major initiatives include Akuna Vista, Sultonesi Estate, Nirimba Education Precinct Expansion, and Quakers Hill Parkway Widening. 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 strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.3% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.4%. As of June 2025, 16,461 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation in Quakers Hill was 68.4%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.

The area has a particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services have lower representation at 8.7% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 6.4%, while labour force increased by 6.5%, keeping the unemployment rate 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. State-level data to Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Quakers Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 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 SA2 had a higher income level than average nationally according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Its median income among taxpayers was $60,323 and the average income stood at $69,611, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%, current estimates would be approximately $67,930 for median income and $78,389 for average income. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Quakers Hill, between the 75th and 87th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 38.5% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (10,155 residents), 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, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 85th percentile. The area'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

Quakers Hill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 70.9% houses and 29.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 84.9% houses and 15.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Quakers Hill stood at 21.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.1% and rented ones at 30.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,318, below Sydney metro's average of $2,700. The median weekly rent in Quakers Hill was $460, compared to Sydney metro's $540. Nationally, Quakers Hill's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,318 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were 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, consisting of couples with children (52.9%), couples without children (20.2%), and single parent families (11.3%). Non-family households make up 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, which is 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 the NSW rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.1% and certificates for 18.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.2% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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 individual routes that together facilitate 4,281 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in the area is rated excellent, with residents on average located 163 meters from their nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 611 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 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

Quakers Hill's health outcomes data shows excellent results across all age groups, with younger cohorts experiencing particularly low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 54% (~14,350 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 58.5%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.5%) and mental health issues (5.6%), while 76.8% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 80.0%. Quakers Hill has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.7% (~2,830 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 7.8%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

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 high cultural diversity, with 45.2% of its population born overseas and 45.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Quakers Hill, comprising 47.8% of its population. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 17.2% of Quakers Hill's population versus 20.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (20.3%), Australian (17.5%), and English (15.7%). Indian, Filipino, and Maltese ethnicities show notable divergences in representation compared to regional averages.

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