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The median house price in Quirindi is $455k. House values have moved 9.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Quirindi has an estimated 3,391 residents, up from 3,355 at the 2021 Census — a change of 36 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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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new address files validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Quirindi has a population estimated at approximately 3,391 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 36 people (1.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,355 people. The adjustment is derived from a resident population of 3,389, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside an additional 8 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This population level yields a density of 8.2 persons per square kilometer, which indicates a low density layout.
The 1.1% growth rate since the census is within 2.5 percentage points of the wider SA4 region (3.6%), showing solid underlying growth. Growth in the suburb of Quirindi was mostly supported by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 37.0% of all population increases, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively. AreaSearch incorporates regional projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For locations missing from this dataset, NSW State Government projections from 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are applied. Age bracket growth trends from these profiles are also utilized for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts in the suburb of Quirindi, projections suggest a contraction in the overall population, with a projected reduction of 153 persons by 2041. On the other hand, certain cohorts are expected to expand, particularly residents aged 85 and over, who are projected to grow by 53 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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The suburb of Quirindi exhibits very quiet residential building activity, registering 1 dwelling approvals annually, which sums to 5 approvals over five years. This low volume reflects the rural setting of the locality, where construction is generally prompted by specific local requirements rather than broader market forces. Because the sample size is so small, individual projects can heavily skew yearly growth and comparative metrics. The suburb of Quirindi exhibits far lower development volumes than the Rest of NSW, with building rates also falling below the national average. All new construction has consisted of detached houses, focusing on family dwellings tailored for a country lifestyle.
The ratio of 6780 people per dwelling approval highlights this quiet, low-scale building environment. Given that demographic projections point to stable or declining population levels, the suburb of Quirindi is likely to experience minimal housing demand pressures, which may assist buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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 infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works are critical drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Quirindi Aquatic Centre, the Quipolly Water Project, the Lambruk Solar Farm, and the New England REZ Transmission Project, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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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.
1,752 residents of Quirindi are employed, from a labour force of 1,825. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 64.6%. 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 2,637, 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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The workforce of the suburb of Quirindi is evenly distributed between white and blue collar jobs, with a solid base in essential services and an unemployment rate of 4.0% based on regional data aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,752 residents were employed, while the jobless rate was 0.1% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is standard, sitting at 64.6% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a low 11.9% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
Resident employment is primarily clustered in health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and education & training. The suburb of Quirindi displays a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, employing workers at a rate 2.5 times the regional average. Conversely, construction represents a smaller share of the workforce at 5.7% compared to 9.7% regionally. The local area appears to provide limited jobs relative to the resident workforce, as shown by comparing the count of Census working residents with the local job count. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the year leading to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 2.1% while total employment fell by 4.1%, resulting in a 2.0 percentage points increase in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the workforce declined by 0.4%, and the jobless rate rose by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide a broader view of future labor demand in the suburb of Quirindi. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment in the suburb of Quirindi could rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
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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Taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Quirindi fall below the national benchmark based on ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $46,863 and the average income is $55,615, compared to Regional NSW averages of $52,390 and $65,215. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated current figures would be approximately $51,699 for median income and $61,354 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 13th and 19th percentiles nationally.
A significant cohort of 27.3% of the population (925 individuals) falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which aligns with the regional distribution of 29.9% in this tier. Although low housing costs allow residents to retain 87.9% of their income, total disposable income sits at the 17th percentile nationally.
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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The housing stock in the suburb of Quirindi at the time of the last Census consisted of 93.9% standalone houses and 6.2% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to Regional NSW where standalone houses comprised 82.6% and alternative options made up 17.4%. Outright home ownership stood at 42.9%, which is higher than the Regional NSW average, with remaining properties either mortgaged (27.7%) or rented (29.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,127 was considerably below the Regional NSW average, and the median weekly rent was $250, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Quirindi are well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure 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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Families make up the majority of households in the suburb of Quirindi at 65.4%, consisting of couples with children at 23.1%, couples without children at 29.5%, and single parent households at 11.7%. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.6%, with lone person households representing 31.7% and group houses making up 2.5%. The average household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional NSW average 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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Tertiary education rates in the suburb of Quirindi are low, with university graduation rates at 13.8% compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap presents an opportunity for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational training is common, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (33.8%). A high proportion of local residents are engaged in study, with 30.5% of the population enrolled in formal education.
This group consists of 12.2% in primary schools, 10.4% in secondary schools, and 2.1% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Quirindi reaches 160 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 450 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 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 options in the suburb of Quirindi include 160 active stops with a mix of train and bus services. These stops are serviced by 16 distinct routes that provide 448 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 153 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 92%, followed by walking at 7%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. A relatively low 11.9% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit services run at an average frequency of 64 trips daily across all routes, which translates to roughly 2 weekly trips for each stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health indicators highlight significant challenges in the suburb of Quirindi, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates across age groups. The rate of private health insurance is low at approximately 49% of the population (~1,660 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common chronic conditions in the suburb of Quirindi, affecting 11.0% and 9.2% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 61.8% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience higher than average rates of chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 28.1% of the population (952 people), compared to 23.4% regionally, with their health outcomes and rankings generally tracking the broader demographic pattern.
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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The suburb of Quirindi has below-average cultural diversity, with 86.4% of residents holding citizenship, 93.5% born in Australia, and 97.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 67.9% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of parent country of birth, the largest ancestral groups in the suburb of Quirindi are Australian at 34.5%, English at 30.1%, and Australian Aboriginal at 11.5%, which is much higher than the regional average of 4.6%. Other groups include Maori at 0.4% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Scottish at 7.6% (compared to 8.0%), and Russian at 0.2% (matching the regional rate of 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Quirindi is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 18.7% 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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With a median age of 46, the suburb of Quirindi is older than Regional NSW (43) and the national median (38). The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 14.6% of the population, compared to the national average of 9.4%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 7.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 8.7% to 9.8%, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.0% to 11.5% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.4% to 11.0%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest the 85+ cohort will grow by 42% (52 people) to reach 178 from 125.
Residents aged 65+ are expected to account for 82% of all population growth, while the 35 to 44 and 45 to 54 age groups are projected to shrink.
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 Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,355 at the 2021 Census → 3,391 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 May 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.