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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Queens Park (NSW) has an estimated population of around 3,292 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 149 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,143 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,292 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 18 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,919 persons per square kilometer, placing Queens Park in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Queens Park has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.1%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 89.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Considering these projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation, with Queens Park expected to increase by 519 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 15.8% in total over the 16 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Queens Park recorded around 3 residential properties granted approval per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 18 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 0 approvals have been recorded.

The population decline in recent years suggests new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering good choice to buyers. Compared to Greater Sydney, Queens Park has significantly less development activity (62.0% below regional average per person), which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes but has accelerated recently. This level is also lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent development has been entirely comprised of townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 36.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 356 people per dwelling approval, Queens Park shows a developed market. Population forecasts indicate Queens Park will gain 519 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate).

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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 has identified 13 projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives include Origami Bondi Junction, Eastern Suburbs Railway Extension and Woollahra Station Activation, Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan, and the mixed-use development at 122-126 Bronte Road. The following list details those most 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 notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 2.8% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.5% over the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. By December 2025, 1,797 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's at 68.8%. Census responses indicated that 64.8% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries were professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Queens Park had a high specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

Retail trade was under-represented, with only 5.4% of Queens Park's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 9.3%. The resident-to-worker ratio was 0.8, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 2.5%, while the labour force also grew by 2.5%, keeping unemployment largely unchanged. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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 ending June 2023 shows that income in Queens Park is exceptionally high nationally. The median income is $78,496 while the average income stands at $146,203. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $86,597 (median) and $161,291 (average) as of March 2026. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Queens Park, between the 97th and 99th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 45.8% of the community (1,507 individuals) falls within the $4000+ earnings band, differing from patterns across the region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (56.1% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Queens Park. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 98th percentile and 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

The dwelling structure in Queens Park, 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 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, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Queens Park was $682, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute 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 New South Wales (NSW) 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 significantly 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 operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 27 individual routes that facilitate 5,938 weekly passenger trips combined. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 116 meters from the nearest transport stop. In this primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 62%, while walking and train usage stands at 12% and 11% respectively. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents work from home, standing at 64.8%. This figure might reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 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 according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. It reports very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 84% of the total population (2,779 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.5% and 6.2% of residents respectively. A majority, 76.1%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Queens Park has 15.6% of its population aged 65 and over (513 people). Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings similar to 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 June 2016, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 17.1% of its residents speaking languages other than English at home and 31.9% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 42.8%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Queens Park, comprising 11.5%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (25.1%), Australian (20.1%), and Other (12.1%). Some ethnic groups showed distinct representation: Hungarian at 1.0% compared to 0.3%, Polish at 1.6% versus 0.6%, and French at 1.2% against 0.5%.

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 figure of 38 years. The 45-54 age group is notably over-represented in Queens Park at 16.7%, compared to the Greater Sydney average. Conversely, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 9.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 10.2% to 12.8% of the population. However, the 5-14 age group has declined from 15.8% to 14.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Queens Park's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to expand by 122 people (22%), growing from 549 to 672. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is expected to grow modestly by 1%, adding just 2 people.