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 per AreaSearch's analysis using ABS population updates and new addresses validated by them, the suburb of Quakers Hill had an estimated population of around 28,610 as of May 2026. This figure reflects a growth of 717 people (2.6%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 27,893. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 28,504 based on the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2025 and an additional 117 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,123 persons per square kilometer, placing Quakers Hill in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Examining future population trends, Quakers Hill is expected to grow by just below the median of national statistical areas. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to gain a total of 2,707 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 9.1% over the 16-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Quakers Hill when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Quakers Hill averaged approximately 94 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 473 homes. As of FY-26, 52 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 2.4 people moved to the area per new home constructed. New homes are being built at an average construction cost value of $322,000.

This financial year has seen $11.1 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. New building activity comprises 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 398 people per approval. Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Quakers Hill to grow by 2,601 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections and offering good conditions for buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 such projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Akuna Vista, Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect, Sultonesi Estate, and Nirimba Education Precinct Expansion. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment conditions in Quakers Hill demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Quakers Hill has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%. Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 2.2%.

As of December 2025, 16,938 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Quakers Hill is higher at 77.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 43.5% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.

The area has a high specialization in transport, postal & warehousing (1.4 times the regional level) but limited presence in professional & technical services (8.5% compared to 11.5% regionally). Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 2.2%, while labour force grew by 1.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with differing growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Quakers Hill's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

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 released for financial year 2023 indicates that Quakers Hill had a median income among taxpayers of $58,649 and an average of $67,598. These figures are comparable to national averages. Greater Sydney's median income was $60,817 with an average of $83,003 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $64,702 (median) and $74,574 (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 (10,785 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 category. This pattern is similar to surrounding regions where 30.9% occupy this income range. Strong economic indicators include 33.0% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, which supports 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

In Quakers Hill, as per the latest Census, 71.6% of dwellings were houses while 28.3% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas where 55.9% of dwellings are houses and 44.1% are other types. Home ownership in Quakers Hill stood at 23.0%, lower than the Sydney metro average. The majority of dwellings were mortgaged (46.9%) or rented (30.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, below the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Quakers Hill was $450, compared to $470 in Sydney metro areas. Nationally, Quakers Hill's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,300 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and 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 at 12.8% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 3.1 people, 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 of 36.8% among residents aged 15+, exceeding 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% and certificates make up 18.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, 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. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 157 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward using cars at an 80% rate, while 13% use trains. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 43.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 891 trips per day 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 better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence data. The prevalence of common health conditions among older, at-risk cohorts is low in the general population.

Private health cover is held by approximately 54% of the total population (~15,352 people), which is higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common conditions, affecting 6.5% and 5.7% of residents respectively. 75.9% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 12.3% (3,519 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%.

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 dominant religion in Quakers Hill is Christianity, which accounts for 48.4% of the population. Notably, Hinduism is overrepresented, comprising 16.2% of the population compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are Other (20.7%), Australian (17.0%), and English (15.5%). There are significant 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% against a regional average of 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 makes up 18.7% of Quakers Hill's population, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 age group is less prevalent at 13.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 2.5% to 3.7% of the population. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 14.3% to 13.1%. By 2041, Quakers Hill's population is forecasted to undergo significant demographic changes. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 642 people (61%), from 1,058 to 1,701. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 51% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.