Quakers Hill

An assessment of population growth drivers in Quakers Hill reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Quakers Hill is around 30,455, reflecting an increase of 2,562 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 27,893. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 29,433 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 117 validated new addresses since the Census date. The current population density is 3,324 persons per square kilometer, placing Quakers Hill in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 9.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state average of 7.8% and the Greater Sydney region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving this growth. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and utilising NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Future population trends indicate an increase just below the median of national statistical areas, with Quakers Hill expected to grow by 3,449 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall gain of 8.0% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Quakers Hill among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Quakers Hill averaged approximately 94 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 473 homes. As of FY26, 46 approvals have been recorded. Historically, between FY21 and FY25, around three new residents arrived per year per dwelling constructed, indicating demand exceeding supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $322,000.

This financial year has seen $11.1 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Building activity shows 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% medium and high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments offering options across different price points.

Quakers Hill indicates a mature market, with around 396 people per approval. Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Quakers Hill to grow by 2,427 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply is expected to meet demand, potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

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

Twenty-five projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include Akuna Vista, Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect, Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect (Purified Recycled Water Scheme), and Sultonesi Estate. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Quakers Hill ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Quakers Hill has a well-educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 3.1%.

As of December 2025, 17,668 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.5% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation in Quakers Hill is higher at 79.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 43.5% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.

The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing employment with a share 1.4 times the regional level. However, professional & technical jobs have limited presence at 8.5% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as suggested by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, while labour force grew by 2.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney's employment growth was 2.2% with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Quakers Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by similar rates, assuming constant 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 2023 shows Quakers Hill's median income among taxpayers is $58,649, with an average of $67,598. This aligns with national averages and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $63,845 (median) and $73,587 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Quakers Hill's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 69th and 83rd percentiles. Income distribution shows that 37.7% of locals (11,481 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting patterns seen in surrounding regions where 30.9% occupy this range. Economic strength is evident with 33.0% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 81st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Quakers Hill's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 71.6% houses and 28.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Quakers Hill was at 23.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (46.9%) or rented (30.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,300, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Quakers Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 85.0% of all households, including 51.8% couples with children, 20.0% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.0%, with lone person households making up 12.8% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Quakers Hill 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 36.8% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 23.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 11.1% while certificates account for 18.8%.

Educational participation is notably high at 32.0%, including 12.0% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Quakers Hill has 163 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 76 individual routes, collectively facilitating 6,237 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 157 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars dominate at 80%, with trains used by 13%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 43.5% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 891 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 38 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

The level of general health in Quakers Hill is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population across older, at risk cohorts

Quakers Hill shows superior health outcomes according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions among the general population is low, particularly among older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover is more prevalent here compared to the average SA2 area, with approximately 54% of the total population (~16,342 people) having it, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.5% and 5.7% of residents respectively. Notably, 75.9% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than the 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents exhibit low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 12.3% (3,745 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. However, it ranks below the national average for this age group.

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

Quakers Hill has a high level of cultural diversity, with 45.3% of its population born overseas and 46.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Quakers Hill is Christianity, accounting for 48.4% of the population. Notably, Hinduism is significantly overrepresented, comprising 16.2% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (20.7%), Australian (17.0%), and English (15.5%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Indian is overrepresented at 13.2% compared to the regional average of 3.6%, Filipino at 6.2% versus 2.0%, and Maltese at 2.3% compared to 1.0%.

Quakers Hill's population is younger than the national pattern

Quakers Hill has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and somewhat younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The 35-44 age group constitutes 18.7% of the population in Quakers Hill, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 age group makes up 12.5%. Between 2021 and present day, the 75-84 age group has increased from 2.5% to 3.8% of the population. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 14.3% to 12.5%. By the year 2041, Quakers Hill's population is forecasted to undergo significant demographic changes. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, with an increase of 62% from 1,157 people in 2021 to 1,872 people in 2041. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 56% of total population growth by 2041, indicating an aging demographic profile in the area. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.