Nirimba Fields

Nirimba Fields lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of May 2026, the population of Nirimba Fields is estimated at around 3,995 people. This reflects a significant increase from the 2021 Census figure of 1,632 people, marking a growth of 2,363 individuals (144.8%). AreaSearch validated this estimate following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 496 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,401 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Notably, Nirimba Fields' growth rate exceeded both the state's (7.1%) and Greater Sydney's figures, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 56% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, a significant population increase is forecast for Nirimba Fields, with an expected expansion of 1,299 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 32.5% in total over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Nirimba Fields was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Nirimba Fields recorded around 127 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 638 homes were approved, with a further 26 approved in FY-26 so far.

On average, about 2.7 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $466,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. Compared to Greater Sydney, Nirimba Fields has 262.0% more development activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers despite recent moderation in development activity. This high level of developer confidence is also evident when compared to national figures. The new development consists of 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests at Census (62.0%), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The location has approximately 60 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Looking ahead, Nirimba Fields is expected to grow by 1,298 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely impacting the region. Notable projects include Akuna Vista, Nirimba Education Precinct Expansion, Sultonesi Estate, and Quakers Hill Parkway Widening. The following details projects expected to have the greatest relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Nirimba Fields performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Nirimba Fields has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector notably represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.3% in an unspecified past year. Employment grew by 16.7% over this period, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of December 2025, 2,674 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.9%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was high at 92.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses indicated that 52.3% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance.

Finance & insurance was particularly prominent, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, construction employed only 4.1% of local workers, compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Many residents may commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparing working population to local population. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 16.7%, while the labour force grew by 16.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.2% and unemployment marginally increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Nirimba Fields' employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations 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's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Nirimba Fields is above the national average. The median assessed income is $63,361, while the average income stands at $72,055. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $69,900 (median) and $79,491 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Nirimba Fields, between the 88th and 91st percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 37.9% of the community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,514 individuals), mirroring the region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 39.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 20.3% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 87th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Nirimba Fields displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Nirimba Fields, as per the latest Census, consisted of 61.8% houses and 38.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 61.8% houses and 38.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Nirimba Fields was at 3.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (44.3%) or rented (52.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $410, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Nirimba Fields' mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 82.5% of all households, consisting of couples with children (49.3%), couples without children (22.5%), and single parent families (8.7%). Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.5%, with lone person households at 14.4% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Nirimba Fields exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Nirimba Fields has a higher educational attainment than the broader Australian average. In Nirimba Fields, 59.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia as a whole and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). The area's residents have a substantial educational advantage, with bachelor degrees being the most common at 34.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 23.4%, and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational pathways account for 19.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 11.1%.

Educational participation is high in the area, with 33.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.4% in primary education, 6.5% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Nirimba Fields has seven active public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by 25 different routes, facilitating a total of 1,446 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered good, with residents living an average of 270 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 70%, while train usage stands at 22%. On average, there are 0.8 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 52.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 206 trips per day, equating to approximately 206 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Nirimba Fields is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Nirimba Fields shows higher-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but nears the national average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover is very high in the area, with approximately 55% (~2,213 people) compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 5.0 and 4.4% of residents respectively. 85.6% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 3.6% (143 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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

Nirimba Fields, as of the latest data from 2016 Census, has a population where 73.6% speak a language other than English at home and 67.5% were born overseas. Hinduism is the predominant religion in Nirimba Fields, with 47.8%, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Indian (36.7%), Other (28.1%), and English (8.8%).

These percentages differ significantly from regional averages of 3.6%, 16.0%, and 19.0% respectively. Notably, Filipino (5.4%) and Sri Lankan (0.7%) groups are overrepresented in Nirimba Fields compared to the Greater Sydney region's 2.0% and 0.3%.

Nirimba Fields hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Nirimba Fields has a median age of 31 years, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Nirimba Fields has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (28.9%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (3.8%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.3%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 24.0% to 28.9%, while those aged 5 to 14 have risen from 15.2% to 17.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has declined from 26.6% to 18.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Nirimba Fields' age profile, with the 15 to 24 age cohort expected to expand substantially by 289 people (78%), growing from 371 to 661 residents.