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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the estimated population of the suburb of Nirimba Fields as of Feb 2026 is around 2,872. This reflects an increase of 1,240 people (76.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,632. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 2,850 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 494 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,007 persons per square kilometer. Nirimba Fields' growth exceeded the state's (7.8%) and Greater Sydney's, marking it as 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 is adopting 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 utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections forecast a significant increase in Nirimba Fields' top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with an expected expansion of 638 persons by 2041, reflecting a reduction of 10.8% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Nirimba Fields among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Nirimba Fields has experienced around 127 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past 5 financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 637 homes have been approved, with a further 19 approved in FY-26 so far.

This results in an average of only 0.8 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years, suggesting new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. The average construction cost value for new homes is $466,000, somewhat higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Nirimba Fields shows 254.0% higher development activity per person, providing buyers ample choice despite recent moderation in development activity. This high activity reflects strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% attached dwellings, sustaining 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 43 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Despite population projections showing stability or decline, Nirimba Fields should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely impacting the region. Notable projects are Akuna Vista, Nirimba Education Precinct Expansion, Sultonesi Estate, and Quakers Hill Parkway Widening. The following list details those most relevant.

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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 strong representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 2.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.4% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,239 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Nirimba Fields is lower at 58.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Census responses indicate that 52.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries employing residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and finance & insurance. Notably, finance & insurance employs 1.8 times the regional average share of workers.

Conversely, construction employs only 4.1% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. While there are employment opportunities in Nirimba Fields, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 5.4%, while the labour force grew by 5.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.1%, the labour force grew by 2.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Nirimba Fields' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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 ending June 2023 shows median income in Nirimba Fields suburb is $63,361 and average income is $72,055. This compares to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $68,975 and average income around $78,439, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ending June 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Nirimba Fields rank highly nationally, between 88th and 91st percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income brackets indicate 37.9% of residents earn $1,500-$2,999 weekly (1,088 individuals), similar to the regional average of 30.9%. Notably, 39.6% exceed $3,000 weekly earnings, suggesting strong purchasing power. Housing costs consume 20.3% of income, yet disposable income remains at the 87th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Nirimba Fields' dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 61.8% houses and 38.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Nirimba Fields was at 3.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.3% and rented ones at 52.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Nirimba Fields was $410, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $3,000 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were $410, exceeding 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, including 49.3% couples with children, 22.5% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households consist of 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

In Nirimba Fields, residents aged 15 and above exhibit higher educational attainment compared to national and state averages. Specifically, 59.8% of the area's residents hold university qualifications, surpassing Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This notable advantage positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 34.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (23.4%) and graduate diplomas (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 notably high, with 33.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.4% in primary, 6.5% in secondary, 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

Public transport analysis shows seven active transport stops operating within Nirimba Fields. These stops serve a mix of buses, with 25 individual routes providing 1,446 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 270 meters from the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 70%, while train accounts for 22%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 52.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 206 trips per day across all routes, 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 better-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.

Approximately 55% (~1,591 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 5.0 and 4.4% of residents respectively. 85.6% reported being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 5.5% (157 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than 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 has a population where 73.6% speak a language other than English at home, with 67.5% born overseas. The predominant religion is Hinduism, practiced by 47.8%, compared to 5.2% in Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Indian (36.7%), Other (28.1%), and English (8.8%).

These figures differ significantly from regional averages of 3.6%, 16.0%, and 19.0% respectively. Notable differences also exist for Filipino (5.4% vs 2.0%), Sri Lankan (0.7% vs 0.3%), and Samoan (0.5% vs 0.5%) groups in Nirimba Fields compared to regional averages.

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

Nirimba Fields has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and significantly lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Nirimba Fields has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (27.3%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (3.8%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has grown from 24.0% to 27.3%, while the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has increased from 6.8% to 8.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has declined from 26.6% to 20.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that Nirimba Fields' age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 15-24 cohort is projected to grow by 16%, adding 46 residents to reach a total of 334. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 65-74 and 55-64 cohorts.