Quakers Hill (NSW)

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Based on demographic assessments of ABS regional updates and newly confirmed address records since the Census by Districts, Quakers Hill has an estimated population of approximately 28,610 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 717 residents (2.6%) from the 27,893 individuals documented during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated from a base resident population of 28,504, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 117 verified addresses established after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 3,123 residents per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top national quartile of places monitored by Districts. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was international migration, which accounted for approximately 62.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

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The local workforce in Quakers Hill is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent in professional fields, an unemployment rate of only 2.9%, and a modest 0.6% expansion in employment over the previous year based on Districts statistical aggregations. By March 2026, the employed resident population reached 17,006, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.3% lower than the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, and labor participation reaching an elevated 78.2% compared to the regional benchmark of 69.1%. Census records indicate that 43.5% of the working population operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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According to Districts compilations of tax data by postcode for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Quakers Hill recorded a median income of $58,649 and an average income of $67,598. These figures align closely with national benchmarks, comparing to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) across Greater Sydney. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates for March 2026 are approximately $64,702 for the median and $74,574 for the average. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Quakers Hill are high, placing between the 69th and 83rd percentiles nationally. Income distribution is concentrated in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which accounts for of residents ( people), compared to for the broader region. Financial capacity is highlighted by the of households earning more than weekly, which supports local retail capacity. Although substantial housing outlays absorb of household earnings, strong wages keep disposable income levels in the st percentile, and the suburb sits in the th decile on the SEIFA index.

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According to the latest Census, residential properties in Quakers Hill consisted of 71.6% standalone houses and 28.3% other formats like townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other housing types across the Sydney metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Quakers Hill lagged behind the metropolitan benchmark at 23.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (46.9%) or renting (30.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,300 was lower than the Sydney metropolitan median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $450, compared to $470 across Greater Sydney. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Quakers Hill are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rental rates are well above the national average of $375.

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Families comprise the vast majority of households at 85.0%, consisting of couples with children at 51.8%, couples without children at 20.0%, and single-parent households at 12.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 15.0%, with single-person households representing 12.8% and group households making up 2.2% of the total. The median household size stands at 3.1 residents, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The educational achievements of the local community are distinct within the region, with university graduation rates at 36.8% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding both the national benchmark of 30.4% and the state average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common credential at 23.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational qualifications are also highly represented, with 29.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical credentials, including 11.1% with advanced diplomas and 18.8% with certificates.

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An evaluation of local transit options shows 163 active public transport stops in Quakers Hill, consisting of train stations and bus stops. These points are connected by 76 separate routes, which combine to support 6,237 weekly passenger journeys. Public transport connectivity is highly rated, with the average distance from homes to the nearest stop standing at 157 meters. Due to the residential character of the suburb, most working residents travel out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 80% and trains accommodating 13%. Household car ownership averages 1.5 vehicles, which exceeds the regional standard. A high proportion of residents, 43.5%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.

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Quakers Hill exhibits favorable health profiles based on mortality statistics and chronic disease trends analyzed by Districts, showing a low incidence of common medical conditions within vulnerable demographic groups. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly ahead of the average SA2 area at approximately 54% of the population (~15,352 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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The suburb displays a high level of multiculturalism, with 45.3% of the population born outside Australia and 46.0% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 48.4% of residents. However, Hinduism shows a distinct local concentration at 16.2% of the population, which is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

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The median age of 35 years in Quakers Hill is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The 35 - 44 age cohort is highly represented at 18.7% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 13.1%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 2.5% to 3.7% of the total population, whereas the 25 to 34 demographic has decreased from 14.3% to 13.1%. Long-term forecasts for 2041 point to significant demographic shifts, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to grow by 642 residents (), rising from to . The combined cohorts aged and over are expected to generate of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend of the suburb, while the count of children in the to and to age ranges is projected to contract.

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Quakers Hill currently has an estimated 1,888 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 1,135 children aged 0-2 and 758 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 10% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 1,814 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 3,396. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.