Quirindi

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

Quirindi's population is around 7,759 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 208 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,551 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,670 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 24 validated new addresses since the Census date. Quirindi's population density is 1.5 persons per square kilometer. Since the 2021 Census, Quirindi has grown by 2.8%, compared to the SA4 region's growth of 4.4%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 37.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Quirindi's population is projected to decline by 383 persons. The 85 and over age group is expected to increase by 78 people during this period.

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

Quirindi has granted around 13 residential properties approval per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 65 homes were approved. In FY26, up until now, 5 properties have been approved.

Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average value for new dwellings is $379,000. This year, $7.5 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited focus on commercial development compared to the rest of NSW, where Quirindi has 64.0% less development activity per person. This limited supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes, with the area's development level also below the national average, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity comprises 90.0% standalone homes and 10.0% attached dwellings, preserving Quirindi's low density character and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 895 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. With stable or declining population projections, housing demand pressures in Quirindi are expected to remain reduced, benefiting potential buyers.

Quirindi has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 28 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Quirindi Aquatic Centre, Quipolly Water Project, Walhallow Community Infrastructure Project, and Middlebrook Solar Farm. The following list details those projected to be 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, diverse sectors represented, an unemployment rate of 2.5% as of September 2025, and relative employment stability over the past year. It has 4,074 residents in work, with an unemployment rate 1.3% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is somewhat below standard at 52.0%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing (4.5 times the regional level), health care & social assistance (12.2%), and transport, postal & warehousing. The area shows limited employment opportunities locally, with a count of Census working population vs resident population indicating this. Over the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 0.4% while labour force increased by 0.7%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points.

This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.5%, labour force fell by 0.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-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 Quirindi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.7% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

Quirindi SA2 had median assessed income of $44,632 and average income of $52,967 in financial year 2022, both lower than national averages. Rest of NSW's median income was $49,459 and average was $62,998 during the same period. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $50,260 and average $59,646 based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Quirindi's household, family, and personal incomes all fell between the 10th and 14th percentiles nationally according to census data. Income analysis showed that 26.6% (2,063 people) of residents were in the $800 - $1,499 income bracket, contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket led at 29.9%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 88.9% income retention, total disposable income ranked at just the 16th percentile nationally.

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

In Quirindi, as per the latest Census evaluation, 96.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 4.0% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 89.5% houses and 10.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Quirindi stood at 47.4%, with mortgaged properties at 26.9% and rented ones at 25.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,133, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,500. Median weekly rent in Quirindi was $230, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $300. Nationally, Quirindi's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,133 versus Australia's 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 33.6%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is 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%. Bachelor degrees are 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+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (32.5%). Educational participation is high at 29.8%, with 12.0% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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 402 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 38 individual routes, which together offer 1,816 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 192 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility.

On average, there are 259 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 4 weekly trips per stop.

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, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 47% (around 3,623 people), compared to Rest of NSW's 50.0% and the national average of 55.3%. The most common conditions are arthritis (10.9%) and asthma (9.0%), while 62.7% report no medical ailments, similar to Rest of NSW's 63.4%.

Quirindi has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.6% (1,983 people), compared to Rest of NSW's 19.9%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

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 cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.0% of its population being Australian citizens, 94.6% born in Australia, and 97.0% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Quirindi is Christianity, which accounts for 67.5% of the population, compared to 63.6% across the Rest of NSW. Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups are Australian (34.0%), English (31.2%), and Australian Aboriginal (10.7%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry is slightly overrepresented in Quirindi at 7.8%, compared to 7.3% regionally, while Irish ancestry is equally represented at 8.0%.

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 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent, making up 15.9% of the population, while those aged 25-34 are comparatively smaller at 8.9%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 55-64 has grown from 15.0% to 15.9%, while the percentage of those aged 5-14 has declined from 12.6% to 11.3% and the 45-54 group has decreased from 12.7% to 11.7%. By 2041, Quirindi's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 41%, reaching 272 people from 193. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 77% of the population growth, while declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 35-44.