Quirindi

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

Quirindi's population was around 7,551 people as of the 2021 Census. By November 2025, it is estimated to be approximately 7,764, reflecting an increase of 213 people (2.8%) since the census. This growth is inferred from the ABS's estimated resident population of 7,670 as of June 2024 and the addition of 24 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is around 1.5 persons per square kilometer. Quirindi's population growth rate of 2.8% since the census is within 1.8 percentage points of the SA4 region's growth rate of 4.6%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 37.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, Quirindi's population is expected to decline by 383 persons by 2041, while the 85 and over age group is projected to increase by 78 people.

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

Quirindi has granted approximately 13 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 65 homes were approved, with an additional 8 approved so far in FY26. The population decline during this period maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with varied buyer choices.

New dwellings averaged $379,000 in construction cost value. In the current financial year, $7.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Quirindi has significantly less development activity, 64.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. The area's development level is also under the national average, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations.

New building activity consists of 90.0% standalone homes and 10.0% attached dwellings, preserving Quirindi's low-density character with detached housing appealing to space-seeking buyers. With an estimated 895 people per dwelling approval, the area maintains a quiet, low-activity development environment. Population projections indicating stability or decline should reduce housing demand pressures in Quirindi, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 29 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Quirindi Aquatic Centre, Quipolly Water Project, Walhallow Community Infrastructure Project, and Middlebrook Solar Farm. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Quirindi exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Quirindi has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, representing various sectors. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.5%. Over the past year, employment has remained relatively stable.

Compared to Rest of NSW, Quirindi's unemployment rate is 1.3% lower at 2.5%, while workforce participation is similar at 65.2%. According to Census data, 18.5% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing (4.5 times the regional level), health care & social assistance (12.2%), and transport, postal & warehousing. In the past year, employment increased by 0.4%, labour force by 0.7%, leading to a unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points.

This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.5% and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Quirindi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Quirindi SA2 has lower income compared to national averages. The median income is $46,257 and the average is $53,495. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Quirindi are approximately $50,355 (median) and $58,235 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates that incomes in Quirindi fall between the 10th and 14th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the $800 - 1,499 bracket dominates with 26.6% of residents (2,065 people), contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. Housing costs are modest with 88.9% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 16th percentile nationally.

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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Quirindi, 96.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 4.0% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Non-Metro NSW's distribution of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Quirindi stood at 47.4%, with mortgaged properties making up 26.9% and rented dwellings accounting for 25.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,133, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Weekly rent in Quirindi was recorded at $230, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Quirindi's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Quirindi features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 66.4% of all households, including 23.3% couples with children, 30.4% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 33.6%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households making up 2.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Quirindi faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This indicates a need for targeted educational initiatives to improve this figure. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding them.

Advanced diplomas account for 8.4% while certificates make up 32.5%. Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.0% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Quirindi has 417 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 37 individual routes, offering 1,422 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance to the nearest transport stop for residents is 194 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. In this predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 90%, followed by walking at 8%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 18.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 203 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 3 weekly trips per stop. A map accompanies this data, displaying the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health performance in Quirindi is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Quirindi faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notably high across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 47% of the total population (~3,618 people), compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 10.9% of residents) and asthma (9.0%), while 62.7% claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Rest of NSW. Working-age population health challenges are notable due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.6%, with 1,984 people, compared to 23.0% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The latest Census data sees Quirindi placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Quirindi's population showed low cultural diversity, with 87.0% being citizens, 94.6% born in Australia, and 97.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated Quirindi's religious landscape at 67.5%, compared to 55.9% in the Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (34.0%), English (31.2%), and Australian Aboriginal (10.7%), which was significantly higher than the regional average of 4.6%.

Notably, Scottish representation stood at 7.8%, slightly above the regional average of 8.0%, while Irish representation was 8.0%, slightly below the regional average of 8.8%.

Quirindi hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Quirindi's median age at 47 years is significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and exceeds the national average of 38 by a substantial margin. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent, making up 15.9% of the population, while the 25-34 age group is comparatively smaller at 8.9%. Between 2021 and now, the proportion of the population aged 55 to 64 has grown from 15.0% to 15.9%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 12.6% to 11.3% and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 12.7% to 11.7%. By 2041, Quirindi's age composition is expected to see notable shifts. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 41%, reaching 272 people from 193. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 77% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts.