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

Queens Park's population was 3,143 as of the Census on Aug 2021. By Nov 2025, it is estimated at around 3,197, an increase of 54 people (1.7%). This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,158 residents based on ABS ERP data released Jun 2024 and address validation since the Census date. The suburb's population density was 3,806 persons per square kilometer as of Nov 2025, placing it in the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Queens Park grew at a compound annual rate of 0.7%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 89.0% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses 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 released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Queens Park is expected to increase by 585 persons to 2041, reflecting a 23.0% total increase 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

Development activity data is being compiled for Queens Park.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Queens Park shows significantly reduced construction activity. This scarcity of new dwellings typically intensifies demand and increases the prices of existing properties in the area. This level of development is also below national averages, indicating the maturity of the area and suggesting potential planning constraints may be present.

Queens Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 14 projects likely affecting the 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 relevant.

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Employment conditions in Queens Park demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Queens Park has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.8%.

As of June 2025, 1,875 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation at 66.4%. Key industries include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Professional & technical employment is particularly high, at 1.8 times the regional level, while retail trade is lower at 5.4% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.8 in the Census year, indicating substantial local employment opportunities.

In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.8% and labour force grew by 2.7%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in Sep-22, 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.

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

Queens Park's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Queens Park is $78,496 and the average income stands at $146,203. This compares to figures for Greater Sydney of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $88,394 (median) and $164,639 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Queens Park, between the 97th and 99th percentiles nationally. The income distribution shows that the $4000+ earnings band captures 45.8% of the community (1,464 individuals), contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident through 56.1% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. 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

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 average of $3,600. The median weekly rent in Queens Park 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 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 the remaining 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 a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 59.4% holding university qualifications. This is significantly higher than the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%, indicating a substantial educational advantage for the area. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 38.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational pathways account for 17.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 8.3% and certificates 9.0%.

Educational participation in Queens Park 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. Moriah College is a significant educational institution in the area, serving 1,405 students as of a certain date. The area demonstrates strong socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1144. All schools in Queens Park offer integrated K-12 education, providing continuity throughout students' academic journey. Queens Park functions as an education hub, with 44.0 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 15.8. This attracts students from surrounding communities.

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

Queens Park has 16 operational public transport stops. These are served by a total of 27 bus routes. Each week, these routes facilitate 4,134 passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 116 meters. Daily service frequency averages 590 trips across all routes, equating to about 258 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 exhibits excellent health outcomes, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 84% of the total population (2,698 people), compared to 89.7% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.5% and 6.2% of residents respectively.

A significant majority, 76.1%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has a senior population (aged 65 and over) comprising 15.5% of residents (495 people). Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, mirroring the general population's health profile.

Queens Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Queens Park, surveyed in August 2016, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 17.1% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 31.9% of Queens Park's population was recorded in the same survey. Christianity was the predominant religion in Queens Park, accounting for 42.8% of the population, as per data from August 2016.

Notably, Judaism was more prevalent in Queens Park than in Greater Sydney, comprising 11.5% versus 16.0%. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (25.1%), Australian (20.1%), and Other (12.1%). Some ethnic groups showed significant variations: Hungarian residents made up 1.0% of Queens Park's population compared to 1.2% regionally; Polish residents were at 1.6% versus 1.9%; French residents stood at 1.2% against a regional average of 1.5%.

Queens Park's median age exceeds the national pattern

Queens Park has a median age of 40, which is somewhat higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented in Queens Park at 16.3%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 9.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.2% to 12.5% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age cohort has declined from 15.8% to 14.7%. Demographic modeling suggests Queens Park's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to expand notably, increasing by 163 people (31%) from 521 to 685. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 age cohort grows by a modest 7% (12 people).