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 Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Quarry Hill statistical area (Lv2) is around 2,390. This figure 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 as of June 2024, following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release and validation of nine new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 983 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed significantly to population growth, accounting for around 77.0% of overall gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods to population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, a significant population increase is forecasted in the top quartile of national non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, the Quarry Hill (SA2) is expected to grow by approximately 552 persons, reflecting an overall gain of around 22.4% over the 17-year period.

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 of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Quarry Hill has experienced around 10 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Approximately 52 homes were approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 9 approved so far in FY-26. Despite a falling population during this period, new supply appears to have kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $525,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This year has seen $5.5 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Rest of Vic., Quarry Hill shows approximately 61% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 54th percentile nationally. New development consists of 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 85.0% houses), likely due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences.

Quarry Hill shows characteristics of a low density area, with around 296 people per dwelling approval. Latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects Quarry Hill's population to grow by 535 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include Spring Hill Estate, Flora Hill, Water and Sewer Network Program, and Howard Street/Midland Highway Intersection Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Quarry Hill exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Quarry Hill's workforce is well-educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.4% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.8%.

As of September 2025, 1,293 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% below Rest of Vic.'s 3.8%, and workforce participation at 68.4% compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance employs 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.5%, below Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count.

In the past year, employment increased by 2.8% alongside labour force increasing by 2.7%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged, contrasting with Rest of Vic.'s employment decline of 0.7% and unemployment rise. State-level data to 25-Nov shows VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Quarry Hill's employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to local employment mix.

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

Quarry Hill's median taxpayer income is $57,360, with an average of $75,028 according to AreaSearch's postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2023. This is higher than Victoria's median income of $50,954 and average income of $62,728. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $62,092 (median) and $81,218 (average), based on an 8.25% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census data shows personal income ranks at the 61st percentile ($863 weekly) and household income at the 44th percentile. In Quarry Hill, 34.2% of locals (817 people) earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, similar to regional levels where 30.3% fall into this bracket. Housing costs are manageable with 87.5% retained, 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

Dwelling structure in Quarry Hill, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Vic.'s dwelling structure was 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings. Home ownership level in Quarry Hill was 33.8%, with the remainder being mortgaged (30.3%) or rented (35.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Quarry Hill was $1,417, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,408. The median weekly rent figure in Quarry Hill was $298, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $295. Nationally, Quarry Hill's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 account for 36.3%, with lone person households at 31.8% and group households making up 4.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Rest of 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 educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 35.1% have university qualifications, compared to 21.7% in the rest of Victoria and 23.6% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.1%) and graduate diplomas (6.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (20.5%). Educational participation is high in the area, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes secondary education (9.3%), primary education (8.1%), and tertiary education (5.4%).

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 currently operating. These are all bus stops. Six different routes service these stops, collectively offering 556 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located just 167 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 79 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Quarry Hill is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Quarry Hill faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~1,349 people), compared to 50.4% across Rest of Vic..

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 11.5 and 9.4% of residents respectively, while 63.5% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 62.0% across Rest of Vic.. The area has 15.7% of residents aged 65 and over (375 people), which is lower than the 18.9% in Rest of Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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, surveyed in June 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 90.4% of residents born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 94.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the primary religion, comprising 43.3%. Buddhism, at 1.7%, was slightly overrepresented compared to Rest of Vic's 1.4%.

Top ancestry groups were English (31.9%), Australian (24.5%), and Irish (13.9%). Notably, Scottish (9.9%) and Spanish (0.6%) were overrepresented, while German (4.3%) was slightly so compared to regional averages.

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 Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 but closely aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Vic., Quarry Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (15.2%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (4.4%). According to the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group grew from 12.2% to 15.2%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 13.3% to 14.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 12.7% to 11.2%, and the 45-54 age group decreased from 13.9% to 12.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Quarry Hill's age structure. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 78%, adding 281 people and reaching a total of 645 from 363. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort is projected to decline by 17 people.