Phillip

Phillip lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Phillip's population is 7,528 as of May 2026. This represents a 44.9% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,197 people. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 7,147 in June 2025 and an additional 2,137 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,929 persons per square kilometer, placing Phillip in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Phillip's growth exceeded both its SA3 area (7.0%) and state averages, marking it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 64.7% of overall population gains recently, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, ACT Government's SA2 area projections using 2022 as a base are adopted. Future demographic trends predict exceptional growth for Phillip, placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The area is expected to grow by 3,886 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 46.4% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Phillip among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Phillip saw around 541 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, 2,709 homes were approved, with none yet in FY-26. On average, 0.8 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating that new supply met or exceeded demand.

The average construction value of new properties was $317,000, moderately above regional levels. In FY-26, $27.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Phillip had 510.0% more building activity per person as of recent years, suggesting strong developer confidence. Recent development consisted entirely of medium and high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers, with around 23 people per approval. By 2041, Phillip is expected to gain 3,493 residents, and current construction levels should adequately meet demand.

Population forecasts indicate Phillip will gain 3,493 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Phillip has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects that may affect the region. Notable initiatives include Woden Town Square Precinct Redevelopment, Ivy by Morris (Section 54 Phillip), Skye by Trilogy (Section 117 Phillip), and Luxury Canberra Residential Tower. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Phillip exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Phillip has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.1%, with estimated employment growth of 1.4% over the past year. As of December 2025, Phillip has 4,641 residents employed, a 0.7% lower unemployment rate than Australian Capital Territory's 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Phillip is 75.4%, compared to Australian Capital Territory's 70.5%. According to Census responses, 9.7% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical sectors. Phillip has a strong specialization in health care & social assistance, employing 2.1 times the regional level.

In contrast, education & training employs only 5.4% of local workers, below Australian Capital Territory's 9.6%. The area hosts 2.8 jobs per resident, functioning as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 1.4%, labour force grew by 2.0%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment. Australian Capital Territory experienced employment growth of 0.9% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Phillip's employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Phillip's employment mix.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Phillip SA2 had a very high national income level according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $76,824 and the average income stood at $93,225. These figures compared to those of the Australian Capital Territory which were $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $84,844 (median) and $102,958 (average). The 2021 Census showed individual earnings at the 95th percentile nationally were $1,342 weekly. Income brackets indicated that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated with 47.2% of residents (3,553 people), mirroring the surrounding region where 34.3% occupied this bracket. High housing costs consumed 17.1% of income, but strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 68th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Phillip features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Phillip, as per the latest Census evaluation, 0.1% were houses while 99.9% consisted of other dwelling types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Phillip stood at 13.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.4% and rented ones at 50.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,608, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent in Phillip was $440, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's figure of $450. Nationally, Phillip's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,608 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $440 compared to the national figure of $375.

Phillip features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 49.9 percent of all households, including 14.7 percent couples with children, 27.6 percent couples without children, and 6.2 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 50.1 percent, with lone person households at 44.2 percent and group households comprising 5.9 percent of the total. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

Phillip shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Phillip has a notably high level of educational attainment among residents aged 15 and above, with 60.1% holding university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 46.8%. This advantage is driven by a significant proportion completing bachelor degrees (34.9%), postgraduate qualifications (19.5%), and graduate diplomas (5.7%). Vocational pathways are also prevalent, with 20.5% of residents holding advanced diplomas (9.5%) or certificates (11.0%). Educational participation is high in Phillip, with 25.9% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.7% pursuing tertiary education, 4.7% primary education, and 2.7% secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Phillip has 43 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 96 individual routes, facilitating 7,858 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents' average proximity to the nearest stop being 160 meters. In this primarily residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 65%, followed by bus at 16% and walking at 15%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.6, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 9.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 1,122 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 182 weekly trips per individual stop.

Phillip's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows Phillip's health metrics performed strongly based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (5,081 people), compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues affecting 9.5% of residents, followed by asthma impacting 7.6%. A total of 75.1% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% in Australian Capital Territory. The under-65 population demonstrated better than average health outcomes. Phillip has 8.3% of residents aged 65 and over (623 people), lower than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings higher than those of the general population.

Phillip is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Phillip has a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 45.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Phillip, comprising 35.9% of the population. However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 11.2% compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 19.3%, Other at 18.8% (higher than the regional average of 12.2%), and Australian at 15.9% (lower than the regional average of 23.0%). Some ethnic groups are notably divergent in representation: Filipino is overrepresented at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 1.2%, Spanish at 0.9% versus 0.5%, and Korean at 1.3% versus 0.6%.

Phillip hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Phillip has a median age of 32 years, which is slightly younger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Phillip has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (34.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 17.3% to 18.6% of Phillip's population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age cohort has declined from 36.1% to 34.7%. Demographic modeling suggests that Phillip's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 35 to 44 age cohort is projected to expand considerably, with an increase of 712 people (51%) from 1,402 to 2,115.