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The median house price in Quirindi is $465k. House values have moved 10.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Quirindi has an estimated 3,393 residents, up from 3,355 at the 2021 Census — a change of 38 people, or 1.1%. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Quirindi has an estimated population of around 3,393, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates and validated new addresses identified since the Census. Compared to the 3,355 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 38 people, or 1.1%. AreaSearch derived this trajectory from an estimated resident count of 3,391 following the ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside 12 validated new addresses logged post-Census. With a density ratio of 8.2 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous physical space per resident.
Although trailing the broader SA4 region (3.7%) by 2.6 percentage points, the suburb of Quirindi maintains solid growth momentum. Net interstate migration served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 37.0% of total population expansion over recent timeframes, with natural increase and overseas migration also delivering positive gains. Projections for each SA2 area utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models starting from a 2022 baseline, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 data starting from 2021 where needed. For the years 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific growth rates derived from these datasets are applied locally. Under this framework, the suburb of Quirindi is expected to experience demographic contraction, reducing by 160 persons by 2041. In contrast to this overall downward trajectory, certain age segments will expand, most notably persons aged 85 and over, who are projected to increase by 55 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Building approvals in Quirindi remain exceptionally sparse, recording an average of less than 1 approvals per year and totaling 1 approval over five years. Such subdued residential development highlights the rural character of the locality, where construction responds to bespoke local requirements rather than broader development market drivers. Because volumes are minimal, annual variations and comparative trends can shift markedly on the back of individual building projects. Residential construction volume in Quirindi sits substantially below levels observed across Rest of NSW. Similarly, local property development activity tracks below national benchmarks.
With demographic forecasts pointing toward static or declining headcount, residential property demand in Quirindi could soften, potentially presenting advantageous purchasing opportunities for property buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Quirindi
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Quirindi, worth an estimated $9 million. A further 38 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.3 billion. 14 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and energy. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital projects and infrastructure upgrades play a crucial role in shaping district development and economic performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 major initiatives expected to influence the locality, with key regional developments including the Quirindi Aquatic Centre, Quipolly Water Project, Lambruk Solar Farm, and the New England REZ Transmission Project.
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Quirindi Aquatic Centre
New public aquatic centre replacing the historic Quirindi Pool. The facility includes a 50 metre six lane pool, accessible ramp access, splash pad, wading pool, BBQ facilities, dry play area, landscaped grounds and accessible amenities. The centre officially opened in November 2025 and is now operating for the public.
Southern Gateway Activation Precinct
Structure plan for the Southern Gateway Activation Precinct (Precinct 1) on Tamworth's southern fringe. The plan provides a high-level 20-year framework for diverse housing development, from large residential lots to standard urban lots, to accommodate population growth. The precinct surrounds the existing Kingswood estate. The structure plans were endorsed by Council in April 2026 and by the NSW Department of Planning in May 2026, though some areas require further technical studies and planning amendments.
Redbank Estate (Calala)
Masterplanned residential subdivision in Calala, Tamworth, delivering around 250 low-density lots with 1.8 ha of central parkland, footpaths, and local amenities. No dual occupancy or two-storey homes allowed to preserve views. Current activity includes ongoing land sales and subdivision for Stage 10.
Majestic Tamworth
A lifestyle community development featuring 98 premium villas with resort-style facilities, designed for over-50s living, adjoining the Longyard Golf Course.
Kingswood Battery Energy Storage System
The Kingswood BESS, near Tamworth, will be a 270 MW/1,080 MWh battery storage system, built in two stages of equal capacity. Iberdrola Australia proposes this project.
Transgrid Tamworth Depot Maintenance and Workshop Buildings
Demolition of existing structures and construction of new maintenance and workshop buildings at the Transgrid Tamworth depot. The upgrade provides modernized facilities to support regional high-voltage electricity transmission network operations.
Arcadia Estate
A significant residential development in Tamworth, identified as a major site for housing the region's growing population. The project aims to provide a mix of housing types, including medium-density options. Discover the perfect opportunity to build your dream home in Tamworth's newest community. Just moments from the heart of town, enjoy the convenience of local amenities while embracing the serenity of country living.
Goonoo Goonoo Commercial Precinct
A 52-hectare (130-acre) major retail and light industrial precinct at the southern gateway to Tamworth, located 4 km south of the CBD and fronting the New England Highway. The precinct is the last remaining E3-zoned land within Tamworth's Longyard large format retail district, currently subdivided into 41 lots across four stages. The development will be anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket as part of a neighbourhood retail centre incorporating a chemist, GP, newsagent and bakery.Bulk earthworks across the entire site are complete and civil works (roads, sewerage and associated infrastructure) are progressing. Most lots in stages one and two are reportedly sold, with stage two (across from the AELEC on Jack Smyth Drive) ready to build first. Practical completion of stages one and two is targeted for mid-2026, with construction on individual lots commencing from registration in early 2026. The total investment is estimated at around 400 million dollars.
1,739 residents of Quirindi are employed, from a labour force of 1,813. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 64.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,645, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Quirindi supports a well-distributed workforce spanning white- and blue-collar roles with a healthy presence in essential services, while maintaining an unemployment rate of 4.1% according to aggregated statistical district figures compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,739, matching the 4.1% unemployment rate recorded across Regional NSW, alongside a participation rate of 64.3% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census figures indicated that 11.9% of workers worked from home, a metric potentially shaped by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Local workforce participation is primarily concentrated in health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and education & training.
The agricultural, forestry & fishing segment is particularly prominent, employing residents at 2.5 times the wider regional rate. By comparison, construction accounts for only 5.7% of local employment, trailing the 9.7% benchmark for Regional NSW. A comparison between Census resident workers and local job counts points to relatively constrained employment availability within the immediate area. An examination of ABS and SALM data by AreaSearch over the 12 months to March 2026 shows local labour force capacity reduced by 2.3% alongside an employment contraction of 4.2%, lifting the local unemployment rate by 2.0 percentage points. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, employment diminished by 0.9%, the overall labour pool dropped by 0.4%, and joblessness increased by 0.5 percentage points. Broader forward-looking perspectives from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project nationwide employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across distinct industries. When these national sector projections are mapped against Quirindi's employment structure, weighted local workforce growth is estimated at 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, noting this extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes local population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Quirindi is $1,198 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $651 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,863 a year against an average of $55,615. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO figures at postcode level for financial year 2023 indicate taxpayer median earnings in the suburb of Quirindi stood at $46,863, with average income reaching $55,615. These figures track below nationwide averages and compare against benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median and average taxable incomes at $51,699 and $61,354, respectively. In the 2021 Census, Quirindi's personal, family, and household income measures fell between the 13th and 19th percentiles nationally.
Regarding distribution, 27.3% of local residents (926 individuals) fell in the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, close to the regional representation of 29.9%. Even though 87.9% of income is retained after housing expenses, net disposable income ranks at the 17th percentile across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Quirindi had 1,262 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 2% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,127 a month. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, separate houses made up 93.9% of local dwellings, while semi-detached homes, apartments, and other configurations constituted 6.2%, contrasting with Regional NSW distributions of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Quirindi stood at 42.9%, outperforming the Regional NSW rate, while 27.7% of residences carried a mortgage and 29.4% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage commitments averaged $1,127 and median weekly rent was $250, markedly more affordable than the Regional NSW medians of $1,733 and $330. In a nationwide context, mortgage repayments sit substantially under the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track well beneath the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Quirindi counted 1,262 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the dominant living arrangement at 65.4%, including couples without children (29.5%), couples with children (23.1%), and single parent families (11.7%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 34.6%, driven primarily by lone person households at 31.7% and group arrangements at 2.5%. The average household size stands at 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional NSW standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.8% of adults in Quirindi hold a university qualification, including 10.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 89% of areas nationally. A further 33.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 682 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 918 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational outcomes in the area show that 13.8% of residents hold higher education credentials, significantly trailing the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest tertiary qualification at 10.9%, with postgraduate degrees accounting for 1.6% and graduate diplomas comprising 1.3%. Technical and vocational training is strongly represented, with 42.4% of community members aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of 8.6% with advanced diplomas and 33.8% with certificates. Formal learning engagement is substantial across the locality, with 30.5% of residents participating in educational courses. This includes 12.2% attending primary school, 10.4% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Quirindi reaches 164 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 330 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Quirindi comprises 164 operating bus and rail stops across the locality. A network of 20 distinct routes delivers 333 weekly passenger trips, providing strong accessibility with residents averaging a distance of 155 meters to the nearest boarding point. Private vehicles serve as the primary commuting choice for 92% of workers, while 7% walk to work, with vehicle ownership averaging 1.5 per dwelling. In addition, 11.9% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, subject to potential COVID-19 influences. Transit services run at a frequency of 47 trips per day across the network, representing approximately 2 weekly trips per stop.
The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the centrepoint of the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
61.8% of residents in Quirindi report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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An analysis of mortality figures and chronic disease incidence by AreaSearch indicates noticeable health hurdles in Quirindi across older and younger demographics alike. Private health insurance membership is subdued, covering approximately 49% of the population (~1,661 people), which sits below the 51.9% rate for Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma constitute the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, reported by 11.0 and 9.2% of residents respectively, whereas 61.8% of the local population reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts display elevated rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 28.7% of the community (973 people), exceeding the 23.3% share in Regional NSW, with senior health indicators showing results broadly consistent with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Quirindi is largely Australian-born, at 93.5% of residents, with 3.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.5%) and English (30.1%). 11.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Quirindi exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity relative to broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens comprising 86.4% of the population, 93.5% born in Australia, and 97.0% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 67.9% of local residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Quirindi are Australian (34.5%), English (30.1%), and Australian Aboriginal (11.5%), with Indigenous ancestry tracking substantially higher than the regional average of 4.6%. Other represented backgrounds include Scottish at 7.6% (against 8.0% regionally), Maori at 0.4% (against 0.3% regionally), and Russian at 0.2% (matching 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Quirindi is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 18.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Quirindi exhibits an older demographic distribution than Regional NSW overall. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees (65+) represent 28.7% of the local community compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 account for 17.9% relative to 23.5% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 46 as at August 2026, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and exceeding the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national figure of 38 recorded at that Census. Since that Census, the most notable expansion occurred among residents aged 65+, increasing from 26.1% to an estimated 28.7%.
Looking ahead to 2041, young to middle aged adults are expected to capture the majority of net growth by adding 9 residents (1%) to total 616, while cohorts of children, young adults, middle aged residents, and younger retirees are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Quirindi
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,355 at the 2021 Census → 3,393 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13314). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.