Acacia Gardens (NSW)

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Acacia Gardens has an estimated population of approximately 3,735 as of May 2026, which is derived from analyzing ABS population updates for the wider region alongside newly validated addresses from Districts since the Census. This represents an addition of 67 residents (1.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,668 people. The adjustment is calculated from the resident population of 3,735, estimated by Districts through examining the June 2025 ERP data release from the ABS and an extra 17 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 3,735 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of national areas analyzed by Districts. Population growth in the region was primarily fueled by overseas migration, which made up roughly 57% of all population increases in recent times.

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The workforce in the suburb of Acacia Gardens is highly qualified, with a strong presence in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 1.6%, and estimated annual job growth of 1.3%, according to Districts' compiled statistical area data. In March 2026, 2,481 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 2.5% below the 4.1% rate of Greater Sydney, while workforce participation was exceptionally high at 83.3% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a substantial 48.1% of residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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According to the latest postcode ATO data from Districts for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Acacia Gardens have a median income of $59,977 and an average of $69,267. This is slightly above the national average, though below Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 stand at about $66,167 for the median and $76,415 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Acacia Gardens were high, ranking between the 83rd and 95th percentiles nationwide. In terms of distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 33.8% of the community ( individuals), which is close to the Sydney metropolitan figure of . High-income earners are prominent, with earning more than weekly, reflecting significant spending power. Although high housing costs consume of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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At the time of the latest Census, residential structures in the suburb of Acacia Gardens consisted of 85.6% houses and 14.4% other dwellings like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership stood at 21.3%, which is lower than the metropolitan Sydney rate, with the remaining homes being mortgaged (58.2%) or rented (20.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,484 was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $540 compared to the metropolitan average of $470. On a national level, mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national median of $375.

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Family households make up the majority at 89.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 57.6%, couples without children at 19.1%, and single-parent households at 11.0%. Non-family households represent the remaining 10.8%, which includes lone-person households at 9.4% and group households at 1.2% of the total. The median household size of 3.2 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The educational profile of the suburb of Acacia Gardens is strong compared to the region, with tertiary qualification rates (39.5% of residents aged 15+) higher than the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%, showing a local emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees are held by 26.2% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical credentials are also common, with 29.0% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (17.8%).

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Public transport analysis shows 27 active stops operating within the suburb of Acacia Gardens, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 30 individual routes, which provide a total of 1,312 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 131 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most residents commute elsewhere, with cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 87% and trains at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. A high 48.1% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during COVID-19 conditions.

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An analysis of health metrics indicates favorable outcomes for the suburb of Acacia Gardens, based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease rates. The prevalence of common health issues is low among the general population and close to national averages for older, higher-risk groups, while private health insurance coverage is high at about 54% of the population (~2,028 people). This compares with 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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The suburb of Acacia Gardens is culturally diverse, with 45.5% of residents born overseas and 47.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 49.7% of the population. Hinduism shows a high concentration at 15.7% of residents, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

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The median age in the suburb of Acacia Gardens is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 (15.4%) but fewer aged 25 - 34 (11.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 2.3% to 4.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 12.6% to 14.5%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.5% to 13.4%, and the 25 to group fell from to . Demographic modeling projects that the age structure will change by . The + cohort is expected to grow by , adding residents to reach a total of . Seniors aged + will account for of population growth, reflecting an aging trend. Conversely, the to and to cohorts are projected to decrease in size.

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Acacia Gardens currently has an estimated 216 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 128 children aged 0-2 and 85 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 15% by 2041 (to approximately 184 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 400. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.