Quarry Hill

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

As of Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Quarry Hill is estimated at around 2,390. This reflects an increase of 25 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,365. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,387 following examination of ABS's ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 8 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 983 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 548 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 22.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Quarry Hill, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis shows Quarry Hill had approximately 9 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), totalling around 49 homes. As of FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per year per dwelling constructed during this period was zero. This indicates that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing buyers with more options and potentially enabling population growth beyond current expectations.

The average value of new homes being built is $525,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, there have been $5.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of Vic., Quarry Hill has approximately 57% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 45th percentile nationally, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established homes.

Recent construction comprises 75.0% detached dwellings and 25.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 364 people per dwelling approval, Quarry Hill indicates a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Quarry Hill is expected to grow by 545 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Quarry Hill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

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AreaSearch analysis places Quarry Hill well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Quarry Hill has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, lower than the regional average of 3.7%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.6%.

As of December 2025, 1,305 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% below Regional Vic.'s rate and workforce participation at 66.9%, higher than Regional Vic.'s 61.5%. Approximately 20.1% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, health care & social assistance has a concentration level of 1.4 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.5%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population count compared to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.6% and labour force by 1.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic.'s employment declined by 0.6% with a labour force decline of 0.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Quarry Hill. Applying these projections to Quarry Hill's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2023 shows that Quarry Hill has high national incomes. The median income is $57,360 and the average is $75,028. This compares to Regional Vic.'s median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. By September 2025, with an 8.25% Wage Price Index growth, estimated incomes would be approximately $62,092 (median) and $81,218 (average). According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 61st percentile ($863 weekly), with household income at the 44th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 34.2% of residents (817 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, consistent with surrounding regions at 30.3%. Housing costs allow for 87.5% retention, but disposable income is below average at the 48th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Quarry Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Quarry Hill, as per the latest Census, 85.1% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 14.9% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Quarry Hill stood at 33.8%, with mortgaged properties at 30.3% and rented ones at 35.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,417, lower than Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Quarry Hill was $298, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Quarry Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Quarry Hill features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 63.7% of all households, including 25.0% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 36.3%, with lone person households at 31.8% and group households comprising 4.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

Quarry Hill shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Quarry Hill's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications than broader benchmarks: 35.1%, compared to 21.7% in the rest of Victoria and 23.6% in its SA3 area. University qualifications include bachelor degrees (20.9%), postgraduate qualifications (8.1%), and graduate diplomas (6.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 31.4% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (20.5%). Educational participation is high, with 28.9% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.3% in secondary, 8.1% in primary, and 5.4% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in secondary education, 8.1% in primary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Quarry Hill has 19 active public transport stops serving six different routes. These routes facilitate a total of 556 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 167 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. In this predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward using private vehicles, which remain the dominant mode at 88%. Walking and cycling account for 8% and 3% of commutes respectively. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.2, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 20.1% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, there are an average of 79 trips per day, translating to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Quarry Hill's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Quarry Hill's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover is high, with approximately 56% of the total population (~1,349 people), compared to 50.5% in Regional Victoria. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 11.5% and 9.4% of residents respectively. 63.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 63.4% across Regional Victoria. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. As of 2021, 15.5% of Quarry Hill's residents are aged 65 and over (370 people), lower than the 23.9% in Regional Victoria. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings higher than those of the general population.

Quarry Hill is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Quarry Hill's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 90.4% of its population born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 94.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Quarry Hill, comprising 43.3% of people, while Buddhism is overrepresented at 1.7%, compared to Regional Vic's average of 1.0%. The top three ancestry groups are English (31.9%), Australian (24.5%), and Irish (13.9%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry is overrepresented in Quarry Hill at 9.9% versus the regional average of 8.8%, Spanish at 0.6% versus 0.2%, and German at 4.3% versus 3.5%.

Quarry Hill's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Quarry Hill as of 2021 is 39 years, which is significantly lower than Regional Victoria's average of 43 years but essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Regional Vic., Quarry Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (16.2%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (4.3%). Following the 2021 Census, there has been a decrease in median age from 40 years to 39 years, indicating a shift towards a younger demographic. Key changes show that the 25-34 age group has grown from 12.2% to 16.2%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 13.3% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 12.7% to 10.8%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 13.9% to 12.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that Quarry Hill's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase markedly, with an expansion of 252 people (65%) from 387 to 640. Meanwhile, numbers in the 55-64 age range are expected to fall by 8.