Quakers Hill

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Quakers Hill's population is around 26,758 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,088 people (8.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,670 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 25,952 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 197 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,443 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Quakers Hill's 8.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.8%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 60.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 is utilising 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, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to increase by 3,160 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 8.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

Quakers Hill has experienced around 96 dwellings receiving development approval each year, totalling 482 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 31 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 2.8 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), reflecting robust demand that underpins property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $204,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. Also, $3.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating limited commercial development focus.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Quakers Hill has significantly less development activity (84.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent construction comprises 63.0% detached dwellings and 37.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points, from family homes to more affordable compact living. At around 552 people per approval, Quakers Hill shows a mature, established area.

Looking ahead, Quakers Hill is expected to grow by 2,354 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Quakers Hill 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 19 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Akuna Vista, Sultonesi Estate, Nirimba Education Precinct Expansion, and Quakers Hill Parkway Widening, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Quakers Hill possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.2%, and 3.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 16,128 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.0% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (81.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 45.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. The area shows particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 8.7% versus the regional average of 11.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 3.1% while the labour force increased by 2.8%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Quakers Hill. 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 Quakers Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Quakers Hill SA2's income level is higher than the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Quakers Hill SA2's median income among taxpayers is $64,776 and the average income stands at $74,150, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $70,515 (median) and $80,720 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Quakers Hill, between the 75th and 87th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the largest segment comprises 38.5% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (10,301 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 and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Quakers Hill, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 70.9% houses and 29.1% 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 Quakers Hill lagged that of Sydney metro, at 21.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (48.1%) or rented (30.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Sydney metro average at $2,318, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Quakers Hill's mortgage repayments are significantly 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 higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 85.4% of all households, comprising 52.9% couples with children, 20.2% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.6%, with lone person households at 12.4% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size of 3.1 people 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 stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (38.8% 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 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (18.6%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 139 active transport stops operating within Quakers Hill, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 61 individual routes, collectively providing 4,990 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 162 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 79%, with 14% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 45.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 712 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 35 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location 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 indicates relatively positive outcomes for Quakers Hill residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~15,011 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.5% and 5.6% of residents, respectively, while 76.8% 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 11.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,007 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 45.2% of its population born overseas and 45.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Quakers Hill is Christianity, which makes up 47.8% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 17.2% 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 Quakers Hill are Other, comprising 20.3% of the population, Australian, comprising 17.5% of the population, and English, comprising 15.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Indian is notably overrepresented at 13.9% of Quakers Hill (vs 3.6% regionally), Filipino at 5.8% (vs 2.0%) and Maltese at 2.3% (vs 1.0%).

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

At 34 years, Quakers Hill's median age is somewhat lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and similarly considerably younger than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Quakers Hill has a higher concentration of 35 - 44 residents (19.1%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (12.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 2.3% to 3.4% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 14.8% to 12.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Quakers Hill. The 75 to 84 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 74%, adding 673 residents to reach 1,581. Senior residents (65+) will drive 55% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts.