Acacia Gardens
With 67.1% of dwellings containing four or more bedrooms, Acacia Gardens is shaped around larger households rather than apartment living. Its 3,668 residents occupy just 1.0 sq km, giving a density of 3,663.2 people per sq km. Household income sits at the 96.1st percentile, while 58.5% of homes are mortgaged, reinforcing a high-income mortgage-belt profile. The median age is 36, which is 4.0 years below the national comparison, although the area is ageing. Compared with nearby Quakers Hill and Glenwood, the suburb is compact, detached and family-oriented, with overseas-born residents at 45.5%.
Population
3,668
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,796/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
17
Acacia Gardens suits buyers prioritising space and a conventional family layout because separate houses account for 85.6% of dwellings. Semi-detached homes represent 14.1% and apartments just 0.3%, while 67.1% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms compared with 31.7% containing 3 bedrooms. The mortgage repayment figure is $2,484 a month, and mortgage costs equal 20.5% of household income compared with 19.3% for rent-to-income, so neither tenure is flagged for housing stress. Compared with unit-heavy options nearby, the trade-off is more land-oriented housing but less product variety. The 1.0 sq km footprint and density of 3,663.2 people per sq km make parking, privacy and renovation potential worth checking closely.
For Buyers
Acacia Gardens suits buyers prioritising space and a conventional family layout because separate houses account for 85.6% of dwellings. Semi-detached homes represent 14.1% and apartments just 0.3%, while 67.1% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms compared with 31.7% containing 3 bedrooms. The mortgage repayment figure is $2,484 a month, and mortgage costs equal 20.5% of household income compared with 19.3% for rent-to-income, so neither tenure is flagged for housing stress. Compared with unit-heavy options nearby, the trade-off is more land-oriented housing but less product variety. The 1.0 sq km footprint and density of 3,663.2 people per sq km make parking, privacy and renovation potential worth checking closely.
For Investors
Acacia Gardens presents a lower-turnover, owner-led rental proposition. Only 20.4% of occupied dwellings are rented, versus 79.4% held outright or with a mortgage, which can limit tenant-supply depth compared with more rental-heavy suburbs. The weekly rent is $540 and vacancy is 1.7%, a combination that may support income stability because available stock is relatively limited, although investors still need to test yield and holding costs against current sales. Resident turnover is 17.5%, with 82.5% staying at the same address, supporting a settled market. There were 16 development applications in the past 12 months, including secondary dwellings and a swimming pool. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, but the 0.46% annual trend points to slower demand expansion than a high-growth corridor.
Development Activity
Total DAs
64
Last 12 Months
17
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+112.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Acacia Gardens
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Demographics
Acacia Gardens has a younger-than-national age profile but an ageing trajectory. Median age is 36, 4.0 years below the national comparison, while 50.9% hold a university qualification, 20.8 percentage points above the national figure. Overseas-born residents account for 45.5%, 23.9 points above national, helping explain the strong Indian, Filipino and Chinese ancestry counts of 662, 237 and 206. Punjabi is the most common listed language at 151 people, followed by Hindi at 101. Families dominate: couples with children represent 62.0% of families and average household size is 3.2, 0.7 above national. Compared with nearby Quakers Hill and Glenwood, this is a settled, culturally mixed family market, though 82.5% of residents stayed at the same address.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.6%
Houses
14.1%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Acacia Gardens is overwhelmingly detached and mortgage-held. Separate houses make up 85.6% of dwellings, 4-plus-bedroom homes 67.1% and 3-bedroom homes 31.7%, so the stock is better aligned with families than compact singles. Ownership is split between 20.9% outright and 58.5% with a mortgage, while renting accounts for 20.4%; mortgage holders therefore outnumber outright owners by a clear margin. The $2,484 monthly mortgage compares with $540 weekly rent, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 20.5% versus 19.3% for rent-to-income. Compared with apartment-oriented options around nearby Quakers Hill and Glenwood, Acacia Gardens is more consistently house-based, which supports household space but narrows apartment choice. A 1.7% vacancy rate also points to limited rental availability.
Mortgage / mo
$2,484
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $540.
$700
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $730 · units $600
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$1,055
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
1.7%
Unoccupied
19
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
62.0%
Couples with children
25.2%
Couples, no children
11.9%
Single parent
1,064
Total families
Economy & Employment
Acacia Gardens combines high household earning power with a professional and public-service employment base. Household income sits at the 96.1st percentile. SEIFA places education and occupation at decile 8, economic resources at decile 10, relative disadvantage at decile 9 and relative advantage at decile 9. That strong position fits the occupation mix of 563 professionals, 341 clerical and administrative workers and 267 managers. Healthcare leads industries at 16.8% or 247 workers, followed by professional and technical services at 10.1% or 148, education at 9.8% or 144, public administration at 8.8% or 129 and retail at 8.2% or 121. Participation is 73.1%, unemployment 4.4% and full-time employment 62.3%, supporting a stronger base than a low-income commuter profile.
Unemployment
4.4%
Labour Force
2,088
Unemployed
92
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.3%
Part-time
24.5%
Participation
73.1%
Employed
1,996
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
50.9%
Postgraduate
15.0%
Born Overseas
45.5%
Dwellings
1,117
Transport to Work
Daily life is most practical for households with cars or home-based work. Car drivers account for 44.2% of commuting, public transport 2.0%, walking or cycling 0.3% and working from home 50.1%, so local routines are more car-dependent than transit-led. Families have access to 1 nearby government primary school option, with enrolment zones requiring an exact-address check because boundaries can differ across nearby streets. At 3,663.2 people per sq km across 1.0 sq km, the area is compact, making local access useful but increasing the importance of parking and street amenity. Socioeconomic position is strong, with IRSAD at the 9th decile, above the national midpoint. Check current NSW Police incident information before choosing a street and compare recent patterns around the exact address.
Drive
44.2%
Public Transport
2.0%
Walk / Cycle
0.3%
Work from Home
50.1%
Population Forecast
+0.46%/yr
(+17 people/yr)
EstablishedAcacia Gardens is growing slowly while its demographic structure ages. The annual trend is 0.46%, and population change across the wider area is -0.4% over 10 years, below zero, pointing to limited expansion rather than a development-led surge. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which fits the suburb's 45.5% overseas-born share, but the trajectory is labelled Aging, with the senior share up 4.7 percentage points and the young share down 3.5 points. Rent growth reached 20.0%, while gentrification is scored 0 and staged as Not gentrifying. The result is a stable established market where demand is supported by migration and household incomes, but slower than a high-growth fringe.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+54
Net Internal / yr
-77
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Acacia Gardens compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acacia Gardens a good suburb to live in?
Yes, it suits households seeking larger detached homes, strong income capacity and an established setting. About 85.6% of dwellings are separate houses, 62.0% of families are couples with children and IRSAD sits in decile 9. Car dependence is material, with 44.2% driving, so lifestyle fit depends on transport needs.
What is the median house price in Acacia Gardens?
A current median house price is not quoted, so use recent settled sales rather than inferring value from rent. Acacia Gardens has 85.6% separate houses, 67.1% with 4 or more bedrooms and a $540 weekly rent. Compare several recent sales because house size and renovation level can materially change the result.
What schools are in Acacia Gardens?
Acacia Gardens has access to 1 identified government primary school option, Quakers Hill East Public School. Confirm current ICSEA, enrolment capacity and catchment rules directly with the school. Check the exact address because school zones can differ across nearby streets and out-of-area places may be limited.
Is Acacia Gardens safe?
Safety decisions should be based on current street-level NSW Police incident information, especially because a local crime-rate figure is not available. The suburb has 3,668 residents across 1.0 sq km, so conditions can vary between busy roads, residential pockets and nearby facilities. Inspect the area at different times before signing a lease or contract.
Is Acacia Gardens good for property investment?
It can suit investors seeking a family-rental market, but yield needs careful checking against the purchase price. Rents are $540 a week, vacancy is 1.7% and only 20.4% of dwellings are rented, versus 79.4% owned outright or with a mortgage. Overseas migration is the primary driver, while the annual growth trend is 0.46%, making tenant stability more central than rapid growth.
How is Acacia Gardens's population changing?
Population change is subdued and the age profile is moving older. The annual trend is 0.46%, while change across the wider area is -0.4% over 10 years, below zero. The trajectory is labelled Aging, with the senior share up 4.7 percentage points and the young share down 3.5 points. Overseas migration is the primary driver, but the indicators point to measured rather than rapid expansion.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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