Queens Park (NSW)

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

The population of the Queens Park (NSW) statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 3,322 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 179 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,143 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,230 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,954 persons per square kilometer, which is among the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Queens Park (NSW) has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 89.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation, with Queens Park (NSW) expected to increase by 584 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 18.3% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Queens Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Queens Park has had no new homes approved over the five-year period from 2016 to 2021. This indicates a fully developed suburb with limited opportunities for new construction. The absence of new supply typically supports demand for established properties and contributes to price stability in the area compared to Greater Sydney, where development activity is significantly higher.

This scarcity of new homes generally strengthens demand and prices for existing properties in Queens Park, reflecting its maturity as an urban area. Nationally, this level of development activity is below average, suggesting possible planning constraints may be at play.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 14 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Origami Bondi Junction, Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan, 122-126 Bronte Road Mixed-Use Development, and 50 Botany Street Residential Development in Bondi Junction. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Queens Park well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Queens Park has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector notably represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% in September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.3%. Workforce participation stood at 66.4%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for residents were professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The area had a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

In contrast, retail trade employed just 5.4% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 9.3%. The ratio of 0.8 workers per resident indicated substantial local employment opportunities as of the Census date. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.3% and labour force grew by 3.3%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%. State-level data to 25-Nov showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia projected national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 15.3% over ten years, but growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Queens Park's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.8% over five years and 15.3% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2023 shows Queens Park suburb has top percentile national incomes. The median is $78,496 and average is $146,203. Greater Sydney's median income is $60,817 with an average of $83,003. With Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Queens Park are approximately $85,451 (median) and $159,157 (average) by September 2025. Census 2021 data ranks incomes in Queens Park between the 97th and 99th percentiles nationally. The $4000+ income bracket dominates with 45.8% of residents. In contrast, surrounding regions have 30.9% within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners represent 56.1%, indicating strong purchasing power. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but disposable income ranks at the 98th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Queens Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Queens Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 35.9% houses and 64.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Queens Park stood at 38.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.6% and rented ones at 29.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $4,333, higher than Sydney metro's $3,600. The median weekly rent was $682, compared to Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Queens Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Queens Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.9% of all households, including 39.1% couples with children, 22.4% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for 29.1%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households making up 4.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.3.

Queens Park demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Queens Park has an educational attainment level that exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 59.4% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. The area's highest qualification is bachelor degrees at 38.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational pathways account for 17.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 9.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Queens Park has 20 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 27 individual routes in operation. Collectively, these routes facilitate 5,938 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Queens Park is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 116 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 848 trips per day, equating to approximately 296 weekly trips per individual stop.

Queens Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Queens Park shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 84% of the total population of 2,804 people, compared to 88.6% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.5%) and arthritis (6.2%).

A significant majority, 76.1%, report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the 77.6% in Greater Sydney. Queens Park has 15.5% of residents aged 65 and over (514 people), with seniors' health outcomes broadly aligning with those of the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Queens Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Queens Park's population shows higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 17.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 31.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Queens Park, with 42.8%. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented here compared to Greater Sydney, making up 11.5% of Queens Park's population versus 16.0%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (25.1%), Australian (20.1%), and Other (12.1%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Hungarian is overrepresented at 1.0%, Polish at 1.6%, and French at 1.2% compared to regional percentages.

Queens Park's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Queens Park has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. The 45-54 age group is notably over-represented in Queens Park at 16.3%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 9.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 10.2% to 12.4% of the population, while the 5-14 cohort has declined from 15.8% to 14.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Queens Park's age profile. The 45-54 age group is projected to expand by 144 people (27%), growing from 541 to 686. Meanwhile, the 0-4 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 2%, adding 3 people.