Acacia Gardens

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

The population of the suburb of Acacia Gardens is estimated at around 3,744 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 76 people 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 area 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 area's population expected to contract by 103 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 142 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, allocated from statistical area data, shows Acacia Gardens averaged around 6 new dwelling approvals per year over the past 5 financial years to FY26. This totals an estimated 30 homes. So far in FY26, 1 approval has been recorded.

The area's population decline suggests new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering good choice to buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $1,050,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

All new construction in Acacia Gardens has been detached dwellings, sustaining its suburban identity with family homes suited for buyers seeking space. With around 1235 people per approval, Acacia Gardens is a mature, established area. Stable or declining population forecasts suggest less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

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

No infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could 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 a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 1.6%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.7%.

As of December 2025, 2,469 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6% and workforce participation at 83.4%. Home workership is high at 48.1%, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. The area shows significant specialization in public administration & safety (1.4 times the regional level) but lower representation in professional & technical services (8.9% vs regional average of 11.5%).

Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by resident population compared to working population count. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 2.7%, labour force by 2.7%, with unemployment essentially unchanged. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Acacia Gardens' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified 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

In AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Acacia Gardens' median taxpayer income was $59,977 with an average of $69,267. Nationally, the averages were $60,817 and $83,003 respectively across Greater Sydney. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $65,291 and $75,404 respectively. Census data places Acacia Gardens' household, family, and personal incomes between the 83rd and 95th percentiles nationally. The largest income segment consists of 33.8% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,265 residents), similar to metropolitan trends at 30.9%. Notably, 45.3% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity and robust local economic activity. Housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 94th percentile, with the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 9th decile.

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

As recorded in the latest Census, Acacia Gardens' dwelling structures were 85.6% houses and 14.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). In contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Acacia Gardens was at 21.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 58.2% and rented ones at 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 for Acacia Gardens was $540, higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Acacia Gardens' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,484 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and 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, consisting of couples with children (57.6%), couples without children (19.1%), and single parent families (11.0%). Non-family households comprise the remaining 10.8%, with lone person households at 9.4% and group households making up 1.2%. The median household size is 3.2 people, 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 of 39.5%, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and that of NSW at 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 26.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (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 serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are served by 30 individual routes, providing a total of 1,312 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents located an average of 131 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 87%, while train usage stands at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 48.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 187 trips per day, equating to approximately 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

Acacia Gardens shows strong health metrics based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low among its general population, nearing national averages for older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 54% of Acacia Gardens' total population (~2,033 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most common medical conditions are asthma and diabetes, affecting 6.4% and 5.2% of residents respectively. 77.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Acacia Gardens has 12.4% of residents aged 65 and over (464 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than 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 predominant religion in Acacia Gardens, making up 49.7% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented in Acacia Gardens compared to Greater Sydney, with 15.7% of the population identifying as Hindu, while the regional average is 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Acacia Gardens are Other at 21.1%, Australian at 15.9%, and Indian at 14.2%, with both Indian and Other groups being substantially higher than their respective regional averages of 3.6% and 16.0%. Some other ethnic groups also show notable differences in representation compared to the region: Filipino is overrepresented at 5.1% versus 2.0%, Spanish at 1.1% versus 0.6%, and Hungarian at 0.5% versus 0.3%.

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

Acacia Gardens has a median age of 36 years, which is nearly matching the Greater Sydney average of 37 years. This is modestly under the Australian median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Acacia Gardens has a higher concentration of residents aged 45-54 (15.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.8%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the percentage of residents aged 75-84 has grown from 2.3% to 4.6%, while the percentage of residents aged 15-24 increased from 12.6% to 14.7%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 declined from 13.2% to 10.8%, and the percentage of residents aged 5-14 dropped from 15.5% to 13.6%. Demographic modeling suggests that Acacia Gardens' age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The cohort aged 85 and above is projected to experience the strongest growth, increasing by 251% to reach a total of 171 residents. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 83% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the cohorts aged 65-74 and 25-34 are expected to experience population declines.