Acacia Gardens

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Acacia Gardens' population is estimated at around 3,744 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 76 people (2.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,668 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,714, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 17 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,744 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 56.99999999999999% 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. Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the suburb's population expected to contract by 104 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to increase by 141 people.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Acacia Gardens averaged approximately 6 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 30 homes. As of FY-25/26, 1 approval has been recorded. Despite population decline in the area, new supply appears to have kept pace with demand, providing good choice for buyers.

The average construction value of new properties is $1,050,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. All new constructions have been detached dwellings, maintaining Acacia Gardens' suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to space-seeking buyers.

With around 1235 people per approval, Acacia Gardens exhibits characteristics of a mature, established area. Stable or declining population forecasts suggest less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Acacia Gardens has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

No projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to impact the area. Key projects include Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2, Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect, Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect (Purified Recycled Water Scheme), and Bella Vista and Kellyville TOD Accelerated Precincts.

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The exceptional employment performance in Acacia Gardens places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Acacia Gardens has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% in the past year, showing estimated employment growth of 4.3%. As of September 2025, 2,474 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.7%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation was 84.0%, higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Home workership stood at 48.1% based on Census responses, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Specialization was high in public administration & safety (1.4 times regional level), but lower in professional & technical services (8.9% vs regional average of 11.5%).

Limited local employment opportunities indicated by resident-to-working population ratio. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.3%, labour force by 4.1%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% with unemployment rising by 0.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 forecasts project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Acacia Gardens' industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.6% in five years and 13.6% in ten years, 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

AreaSearch reports median taxpayer income in Acacia Gardens was $59,977 in financial year 2023. The average was $69,267. Nationally, the figures were $60,817 and $83,003 respectively for Greater Sydney. As of September 2025, estimates based on 8.86% Wage Price Index growth are approximately $65,291 (median) and $75,404 (average). Acacia Gardens ranks highly nationally in household, family, and personal incomes, between the 83rd to 95th percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 33.8% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,265 residents), consistent with broader metropolitan trends at 30.9%. Notably, 45.3% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 94th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Acacia Gardens, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.6% houses and 14.4% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metro's structure which was 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Acacia Gardens stood at 21.3%, with mortgaged properties making up 58.2% and rented ones accounting for 20.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,484, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Acacia Gardens was $540, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Acacia Gardens' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 89.2% of all households, including 57.6% couples with children, 19.1% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 10.8%, with lone person households at 9.4% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Acacia Gardens shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 39.5%, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW's rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 26.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 17.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Acacia Gardens has 27 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 30 different routes, collectively offering 1,312 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 131 meters from the nearest stop. Most commutes in this residential area are outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 87%, while train usage stands at 8%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 48.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 187 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 48 weekly trips per individual stop.

Acacia Gardens's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Acacia Gardens. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch to be low among the general population, nearing the nation's average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be high, with approximately 54% of the total population (~2,033 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions were asthma and diabetes, impacting 6.4 and 5.2% of residents respectively, while 77.4% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents showed low chronic condition prevalence. Acacia Gardens has 12.2% of residents aged 65 and over (456 people), lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, though they ranked lower nationally than those of the broader population.

Acacia Gardens is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Acacia Gardens has a high level of cultural diversity, with 45.5% of its population born overseas and 47.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Acacia Gardens, making up 49.7% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney averages, comprising 15.7% of Acacia Gardens' population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Acacia Gardens are Other (21.1%), Australian (15.9%), and Indian (14.2%). The Other group is significantly higher than the regional average of 16.0%, while the Indian group's representation is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.6%. Additionally, Filipino (5.1% vs 2.0%), Spanish (1.1% vs 0.6%), and Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.3%) ethnic groups are notably overrepresented in Acacia Gardens compared to regional averages.

Acacia Gardens's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Acacia Gardens's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, which is slightly below Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Acacia Gardens has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (15.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.7%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 2.3% to 4.5%, while those aged 15-24 increased from 12.6% to 14.6%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 13.2% to 10.7%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 15.5% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Acacia Gardens's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 249%, adding 121 residents to reach 170. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 82% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 25-34 age groups are expected to experience population declines.