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 around 26,203 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 1,533 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,670. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 26,132 in June 2025 and an additional 199 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 3,372 persons per square kilometer, placing Quakers Hill in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 6.2% growth since census was within 0.9 percentage points of the state (7.1%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 utilized NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicated an increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with Quakers Hill expected to increase by 2,715 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 10.1% over the 16 years.

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

Quakers Hill has experienced approximately 96 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 482 homes. As of FY-26, 34 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling accommodates around 2.8 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting robust demand that supports property values. The average construction cost for these dwellings is $204,000, 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 Greater Sydney, where Quakers Hill has 83.0% less development activity per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent construction comprises 63.0% detached dwellings and 37.0% townhouses or apartments, offering options across different price points. With around 552 people per approval, Quakers Hill shows a mature, established area.

By 2041, the population is expected to grow by 2,644 residents according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects 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 an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 2.2%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%.

As of December 2025, 16,128 residents are employed and the unemployment rate is 2.0% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation in Quakers Hill is higher at 80.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A significant proportion, 45.1%, of residents work from home, which may be influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical sectors.

The area has a high specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. However, professional & technical representation is lower at 8.7% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Over the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, while labour force grew by 2.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.2% and a marginal increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Quakers Hill's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by similar rates over the same periods, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 median income of $64,776 and an average income of $74,150 among taxpayers in financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By March 2026, estimates based on a 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 would be approximately $71,461 (median) and $81,802 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Quakers Hill rank between the 75th and 87th percentiles nationally. The largest income segment comprises 38.5% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 10,088 residents falling into this category, consistent with regional trends showing 30.9%. Affluence is evident with 35.1% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 85th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Quakers Hill, as per the latest Census, consisted of 70.9% houses and 29.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Quakers Hill was at 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, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Quakers Hill's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,318 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 85.4 percent of all households, including 52.9 percent couples with children, 20.2 percent couples without children, and 11.3 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 14.6 percent, with lone person households at 12.4 percent and group households making up 2.1 percent of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 of 38.8% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the 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 comprise 11.1% and certificates make up 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 139 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 61 individual routes, collectively providing 4,990 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 162 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 79%, while train usage stands at 14%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 45.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 712 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 35 weekly trips per individual stop. A map accompanies this data, showing the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Quakers Hill's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data for Quakers Hill shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks. Mortality rates and health conditions are low across younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 56% of the total population (~14,699 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions are asthma (6.5%) and mental health issues (5.6%), with 76.8% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Quakers Hill has 10.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,850 people), lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, matching national rankings for the general 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 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. Christianity is the predominant religion in Quakers Hill, comprising 47.8% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 17.2% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (20.3%), Australian (17.5%), and English (15.7%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Indian is overrepresented at 13.9%, Filipino at 5.8%, and Maltese at 2.3%.

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 median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Quakers Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (19.4%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.3%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 2.3% to 3.2%, while the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 14.8% to 13.3%. Population forecasts for Quakers Hill in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth in the 75-84 age group (77%), adding 651 residents to reach a total of 1,498. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 51% of population growth, reflecting broader trends of demographic aging. Conversely, populations aged 0-4 and 5-14 are projected to decline.