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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the estimated population of Queens Park (NSW) as of February 2026 is approximately 3,329. This figure represents an increase of 186 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,143. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,230 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 18 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,963 persons per square kilometer, placing Queens Park among the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Queens Park has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 89.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Considering these projections, an above median population growth is expected across statistical areas nationwide, with Queens Park projected to increase by 582 persons to reach 3,911 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 17.9% over the 17-year period.

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 period from 2016 to present. This indicates a fully developed suburb with limited opportunities for new construction. The absence of new supply generally supports demand for established properties and contributes to price stability in the area compared to Greater Sydney.

When measured nationally, Queens Park also has significantly less development activity, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties due to scarcity of new homes. This reflects the area's maturity and may indicate possible planning constraints.

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

AreaSearch has identified a total of 14 projects that could impact the area significantly. 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% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.2% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of September 2025, 1,850 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was at 74.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high proportion of residents, 64.8%, worked from home based on Census responses, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment in Queens Park is concentrated in professional & technical (1.8 times the regional level), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance sectors. Retail trade employs only 5.4% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 9.3%.

The resident-to-worker ratio was 0.8 as at the Census, indicating substantial employment opportunities locally. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.2%, while labour force grew by 3.3%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a slight rise in unemployment (0.2 percentage points). Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Queens Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.8% over five years and 15.3% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Queens Park suburb has one of the highest incomes nationally. The median assessed income is $78,496 and the average income stands at $146,203. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income 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 $85,451 (median) and $159,157 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Queens Park rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 45.8% of residents (1,524 people) fall within the $4,000+ bracket, unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 56.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 98th percentile nationally. 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

Dwelling structure in Queens Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 35.9% houses and 64.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Queens Park was at 38.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.6% and rented dwellings at 29.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $4,333, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $682, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Queens Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Queens Park features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-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 the remaining 29.1%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households comprising 4.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 59.4% holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the state average of 32.2%. The area's educational advantage is evident in various qualification types: bachelor degrees are held by 38.7%, postgraduate qualifications by 16.9%, and graduate diplomas by 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 in Queens Park, 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 serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are used by 27 different routes, providing a total of 5,938 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 116 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car use dominates at 62%, while walking accounts for 12% and train use is 11%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 64.8% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 848 trips per day, equating to approximately 296 weekly trips per 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 based on AreaSearch's evaluation, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The area has a high private health cover rate of approximately 84% (2,810 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.5%) and arthritis (6.2%).

A total of 76.1% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. In Queens Park, 16.0% of the population is aged 65 and over (532 people), with health outcomes among seniors broadly aligning with national rankings for 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, surveyed in 2016, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 17.1% speaking languages other than English at home. Overseas-born residents comprised 31.9%. Christianity was the dominant religion, accounting for 42.8%.

Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 11.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, English (25.1%) and Australian (20.1%) were most common, both exceeding regional averages. Other ancestry comprised 12.1%. Hungarian (1.0%), Polish (1.6%), and French (1.2%) were notably more prevalent than regionally (0.3%, 0.6%, and 0.5% respectively).

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 average of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 45-54 age group is notably over-represented in Queens Park at 16.4%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 9.1%. Between 2021 and the present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 10.2% to 12.6% of the population, and the 75-84 cohort has risen from 4.8% to 5.9%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 10.5% to 9.1%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 15.8% to 14.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Queens Park's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to expand by 141 people (26%), growing from 545 to 687. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age group is expected to grow modestly by 5%.