Quakers Hill
Quakers Hill combines a large 27,893-person population with a family-oriented housing base and a strong overseas-born presence. The median age is 35, which is 5 years below the national figure, while 45.3% of residents were born overseas and 47.3% hold university qualifications. Its 71.6% separate-house share gives Quakers Hill a more conventional family-home profile than apartment-oriented pockets of nearby Blacktown. Household income sits at the 88.3rd percentile, helping explain the suburb's substantial 46.8% mortgage-holder group and relatively low 3.5% rental vacancy rate.
Population
27,893
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,310/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
112
Quakers Hill suits buyers seeking space for children, home offices or multigenerational living because 93.5% of dwellings have 3 or more bedrooms, including 46.0% with 4 or more. The typical mortgage payment is $2,300 per month and mortgage costs equal 23.0% of household income, lower than the 29.9% share renting. Separate houses account for 71.6% of homes, compared with only 2.7% apartments, while semi-detached properties make up 25.6%. A 45.6% work-from-home share adds value to extra bedrooms, but buyers should compare recent settled sales and check flood, traffic and school-zone conditions for the exact address.
For Buyers
Quakers Hill suits buyers seeking space for children, home offices or multigenerational living because 93.5% of dwellings have 3 or more bedrooms, including 46.0% with 4 or more. The typical mortgage payment is $2,300 per month and mortgage costs equal 23.0% of household income, lower than the 29.9% share renting. Separate houses account for 71.6% of homes, compared with only 2.7% apartments, while semi-detached properties make up 25.6%. A 45.6% work-from-home share adds value to extra bedrooms, but buyers should compare recent settled sales and check flood, traffic and school-zone conditions for the exact address.
For Investors
Quakers Hill has a sizeable rental base, with 29.9% of occupied dwellings rented, and the weekly median rent is $450. Vacancy is 3.5%, lower than the 46.8% mortgage-holder share when comparing tenure mix, which indicates owner-occupiers remain the dominant demand base. Development activity is notable at 106 applications over 12 months, including secondary dwellings and dual-occupancy proposals. Rent growth of 24.3% supports the case for monitoring income performance, while overseas migration is the primary growth driver. Investors should calculate yield against the exact purchase price because the 71.6% separate-house share can produce different returns from secondary dwellings, semi-detached homes and larger family properties.
Development Activity
Total DAs
687
Last 12 Months
112
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-15.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Quakers Hill
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Demographics
Quakers Hill has a younger profile than the national average, with a median age of 35, but its trajectory is aging as the senior share has increased by 3.9 percentage points and the young share has fallen by 1.4 points. The overseas-born share is 45.3%, or 23.7 points above the national figure, and university attainment is 47.3%, 17.2 points higher than nationally. Average household size is 3.1 people, 0.6 above the national figure, because couples with children represent 59.2% of families. Indian ancestry counts 4,574 residents and Filipino ancestry 2,144, while Punjabi is spoken by 1,062 people. Compared with nearby Blacktown, Quakers Hill presents a particularly strong family-household and migrant-settlement profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
71.6%
Houses
25.6%
Townhouse
2.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Quakers Hill is predominantly a family-house market: 71.6% of dwellings are separate houses, 25.6% are semi-detached and just 2.7% are apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 47.5% of stock and 4-bedroom-plus homes for 46.0%, creating more space than a compact apartment market. Tenure is led by mortgages at 46.8%, followed by renting at 29.9% and outright ownership at 22.7%. Weekly rent is $450, while mortgage payments average $2,300 monthly and equal 23.0% of household income. Housing affordability improved from 51.2% in 2011 to 47.5% in 2021, although that remains a meaningful shift. Compared with apartment-oriented parts of nearby Blacktown, Quakers Hill is more exposed to family-home maintenance, renovation and land-value demand.
Mortgage / mo
$2,300
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $450.
$700
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $730 · units $600
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$917
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.5%
Unoccupied
315
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
59.2%
Couples with children
25.4%
Couples, no children
14.1%
Single parent
7,692
Total families
Economy & Employment
Quakers Hill has a relatively strong income base, with household income at the 88.3rd percentile, above the national midpoint, and an IRSAD decile of 8. Healthcare is the largest industry at 17.6%, employing 1,705 people, followed by Professional and Technical services at 10.2% with 988, Education at 9.8% with 947, Finance at 8.1% with 785 and Retail at 7.5% with 728. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 3,470, ahead of Clerical and Administrative workers at 2,119 and Managers at 1,601. Participation is 66.3%, full-time employment is 60.4% and unemployment is 5.0%. The professional workforce and higher income percentile sit above what is typical of a purely local-service economy, while healthcare and education provide more stable employment anchors.
Unemployment
5.0%
Labour Force
14,284
Unemployed
717
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.4%
Part-time
26.9%
Participation
66.3%
Employed
13,567
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
47.3%
Postgraduate
15.2%
Born Overseas
45.3%
Dwellings
8,593
Transport to Work
Quakers Hill provides access to 5 local government schools, comprising 3 primary schools and 2 secondary settings, so families should check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cut across suburb edges. Transport is car-led: 46.1% drive to work, compared with 4.2% using public transport, while 45.6% work from home. That pattern supports households with parking and flexible work space but makes rail and bus access important for commuters without cars. An IRSAD decile of 8 indicates socioeconomic conditions above the national average, and 10.7% of residents volunteer. The 4.8% needing assistance is a reminder that access and support needs vary. Compared with denser western Sydney areas, Quakers Hill generally provides more family-sized housing and lower apartment exposure, but daily convenience depends on the specific pocket.
Drive
46.1%
Public Transport
4.2%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
45.6%
Population Forecast
+0.96%/yr
(+252 people/yr)
EstablishedQuakers Hill is classified as an established area, with forecast growth of 0.96% annually and population change across the wider area of 11.5% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, consistent with the suburb's 45.3% overseas-born share and large Indian and Filipino communities. The forecast trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 3.9 percentage points and the young share down 1.4 points. Gentrification is still at the Early signs stage, with a score of 30, while rent growth has reached 24.3%. Compared with a static established suburb, this combination points to steady rather than explosive growth, driven by migrant demand, established services and continued renewal of detached housing.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+414
Net Internal / yr
-354
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +14% since 2011, Net internal outflow -354/yr, Strong overseas inflow +414/yr, Accelerating: 3% → 10%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Quakers Hill compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quakers Hill a good suburb to live in?
Quakers Hill suits households wanting space, established services and a multicultural setting. The suburb has 27,893 residents, a median age of 35 and 71.6% separate houses. Its IRSAD decile of 8 is above the national average, although the 4.2% public transport share means commuters should assess station and bus access carefully.
What is the median house price in Quakers Hill?
A current median house price is not stated. The housing mix is important when comparing sales: 71.6% of dwellings are separate houses, 47.5% have 3 bedrooms and 46.0% have 4 or more bedrooms. Buyers should compare recent settled sales by land size, condition and bedroom count rather than apply one figure to every property.
What schools are in Quakers Hill?
Quakers Hill has 5 local government schools, including 3 primary schools and 2 secondary settings. The mix includes Barnier, Hambledon and Quakers Hill public primary schools, plus Quakers Hill High School and Wyndham College. Enrolment zones should be checked for the exact address because a nearby school does not always guarantee eligibility.
Is Quakers Hill safe?
A current suburb-specific crime rate is not stated, so buyers and renters should check NSW Police mapping and recent local incidents for the exact streets they are considering. Quakers Hill has an IRSAD decile of 8 and 5 local government schools, but socioeconomic measures do not replace checking lighting, traffic, transport routes and property-level security.
Is Quakers Hill good for property investment?
Quakers Hill has several factors worth monitoring: 29.9% of dwellings are rented, weekly rent is $450 and vacancy is 3.5%. Development activity reached 106 applications over 12 months, while rent growth was 24.3%. Returns will vary by property type, so investors should compare purchase price, maintenance, land content and secondary-dwelling potential.
How is Quakers Hill's population changing?
Growth is steady rather than rapid, with an annual forecast trend of 0.96% and wider-area population change of 11.5% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver. The trajectory is Aging: the senior share rose 3.9 percentage points while the young share fell 1.4 points, indicating continued demand from established families and older households.
What languages are spoken in Quakers Hill?
Quakers Hill has a strong migrant-language presence, with 45.3% of residents born overseas. Punjabi is spoken by 1,062 people, Hindi by 566, Gujarati by 341, Arabic by 232 and Nepali by 227. Christianity is the largest listed religion at 12,816 people, followed by no religion at 5,198 and Hinduism at 4,280.
What development is occurring in Quakers Hill?
There were 106 development applications over 12 months, including dual occupancies, secondary dwellings and new structures. One listed dual-occupancy proposal involved 2 dwellings. Because 71.6% of homes are separate houses and 46.0% have 4 or more bedrooms, ongoing development is likely to focus on adapting family-house blocks rather than broad apartment-led redevelopment.
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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