# Quirindi

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Liverpool Plains › 2343, NSW

Area: 416 km²

A strong First Nations presence defines Quirindi, where 15.8% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This community is noticeably older than the national average, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or more. While it is a larger hub than most similar areas, it is marked by lower typical incomes and a higher rate of long-term health conditions. These factors combine to create a distinct regional centre with a strong connection to its indigenous heritage and an ageing population.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.8% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 3,355 | -4.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 46 yrs | +7.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 15.8% | +51.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 25.8% | +14.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.1% | -8.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.9% | +29.4% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 25.9%, Seniors (65+) 25.8%, Young adults (25–44) 19.5%, Children (0–14) 18.1%, Youth (15–24) 10.1%

**Marital status** — Married 43.8%, Never married 32.8%, Divorced 10.5%, Widowed 8.5%, Separated 4.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most people here were born in Australia, and only 5.7% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 5.7% | +12.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 81.8%, England 1.2%, New Zealand 1.0%, India 0.5%, Philippines 0.4%, China 0.3%, Nepal 0.3%, Vietnam 0.1%, Italy 0.1%, South Africa 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 43.6%, English 38.0%, Irish 9.8%, Scottish 9.6%, German 2.1%, Italian 0.9%, Dutch 0.7%, Chinese 0.7%, Filipino 0.5%, Indian 0.5%, Greek 0.1%

## Language

English is the primary language for 86% of the community. Only 2.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 2.7% | +61.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.3% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 86.0%, Cantonese 0.3%, Tagalog 0.2%, Arabic 0.2%, Mandarin 0.1%, Punjabi 0.1%, Greek 0.1%, Italian 0.1%

## Religion

The community is more religious than most, with 58.9% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 26.7% | +123.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 58.9%, No religion 26.7%, Not stated 12.9%, Hinduism 0.7%, Other religions 0.4%, Buddhism 0.2%, Islam 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 32.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 32.4% | +12.4% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 10.1% | +31.7% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 4.94 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 4 | — |
| Average school size | 185 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 905 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 32.4%, Year 10 32.2%, Year 9 or below 15.0%, Year 11 7.5%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 36.0%, Bachelor degree 14.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 11.2%, Certificate I / II 4.0%, Postgraduate degree 2.1%, Graduate diploma / certificate 1.7%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 15.4%, Management & commerce 11.7%, Health 11.7%, Society & culture 8.8%, Education 8.4%, Agriculture & environment 5.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.0%, Architecture & building 4.3%, Creative arts 1.2%, Natural & physical sciences 1.0%, Information technology 0.6%

## Income

Incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,198 a week. Only 11.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is lower than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $651 | +41.5% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,198 | +41.8% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,581 | +55.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 7.1% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 11.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 32.3%, $1,500–$2,999 25.1%, Under $650 23.1%, $3,000–$3,999 6.8%, $4,000 or more 4.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 43.4%, $650–$1,499 29.3%, $1,500–$2,999 11.9%, $3,000 or more 2.0%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are more common here, as 32.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. This is reflected in the 7.2% of people who need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 32.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.2% | +1.7% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 11.8%, Asthma 9.9%, Mental health 8.5%, Other condition 6.6%, Diabetes 6.3%, Heart disease 4.8%, Cancer 3.5%, Lung condition 2.2%, Stroke 1.3%, Dementia 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 52.8%, One condition 20.3%, Two conditions 7.9%, Three or more 4.4%

## Community Participation

Local residents are more likely to volunteer than those in most other areas, with 18.8% doing so. Unpaid care for others is also a little above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 18.8% | -27.8% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.5% | +5.4% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 22.5% | -9.5% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 24.2% | -10.2% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with 529 people. However, unemployment is well above the state average at 13.7%, and typical personal income is a little below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 529 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 32.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 13.7% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $504 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,286 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 1.7% | — |

## Family & Households

Living arrangements are distinctive, with a much higher number of people living alone (31.6%) and more one-parent families (17.7%) than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 17.7% | +8.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 31.6% | +9.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 48.9%, Couples without children 32.0%, One-parent families 17.7%, Other families 1.3%

**Household size** — 2 people 36.9%, 1 person 31.6%, 4 people 11.5%, 3 people 11.1%, 5 people 5.9%, 6 or more 2.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Detached houses are far more common here than in the rest of the state. While 41.1% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $250.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $250 | +51.5% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,127 | -9.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 28.1% | -3.4% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 41.1% | +0.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 93.2% | -0.9% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 80.8% | +0.1% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 41.1%, Rented 28.1%, Owned with a mortgage 26.2%, Other tenure 2.4%, Not stated 2.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 93.2%, Townhouse / semi-detached 4.1%, Flat or apartment 2.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 49.6%, 4 bedrooms 26.5%, 2 bedrooms 14.3%, 5 or more 4.7%, 1 bedroom 1.8%, Studio / none 0.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 63.3%, Under $200 28.5%, $350–$549 6.8%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 38.7%, Under $1,000 34.7%, $1,800–$2,999 13.0%, $3,000 or more 5.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

Most people rely on cars, with 64% driving to work and only 0.7% using public transport. Despite this, the area has one of the highest numbers of public transport stops per 1,000 people.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 6.4% | -18.1% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 10.2% | +6.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.7% | +10.6% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 16.69 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 284.9 | — |
| Public transport routes | 3 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 19 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 64.0%, Worked at home 10.2%, Walked 4.9%, Car (passenger) 3.8%, Bus 0.7%, Bicycle 0.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 37.6%, 1 vehicle 34.9%, 3 vehicles 12.8%, 4 or more 8.7%, No vehicle 6.4%

## Migration & Movement

The area has seen a higher-than-usual number of recent overseas arrivals, at 17.도% which is well above the national average. Around 32.6% of people moved house in the last five years.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 32.6% | -8.2% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 17.9% | -10.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 61.1%. However, the unemployment rate is also higher than most areas at 6.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | +7.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 51.4% | -6.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.1% | -0.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 12.7%, Education & training 9.5%, Retail trade 8.9%, Transport & warehousing 7.2%, Public administration & safety 6.3%, Accommodation & food 5.9%, Construction 5.4%, Manufacturing 4.7%, Other services 4.0%, Mining 3.8%, Professional & technical 3.4%, Administrative & support 2.6%, Electricity, gas & water 2.0%, Wholesale trade 2.0%, Rental & real estate 0.8%, Finance & insurance 0.6%, Arts & recreation 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 14.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 14.3%, Managers 13.6%, Labourers 13.3%, Community & personal service 13.3%, Technicians & trades 11.5%, Clerical & administrative 10.2%, Sales workers 7.3%

## Walkability

The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for access to groceries and schools within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 45.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 40.6% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 77.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 49.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 76.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 44.3% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 33.1 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 6.0% | — |

## Schools serving Quirindi

4 schools, 740 students, average ICSEA 905.

By sector: Government 3, Catholic 1

By type: Primary 3, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Quirindi Public School | Government | Primary | 4.9 km | 277 |
| St Joseph's Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 5.0 km | 74 |
| Quirindi High School | Government | Secondary | 5.1 km | 352 |
| Wallabadah Public School | Government | Primary | 19.7 km | 37 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13314/quirindi