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 6,779 as of Feb 2026. This shows an increase of 1,582 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,197. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 6,483 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,637 persons per square kilometer, placing Phillip in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Phillip's growth rate of 30.4% since the 2021 census exceeds the SA3 area (4.5%) and the state, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.9% of overall population gains recently, though all drivers were 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 and years post-2032, ACT Government's SA2 area projections with a 2022 base are adopted. Future demographic trends predict exceptional growth, placing Phillip in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, based on latest annual ERP population numbers, Phillip is expected to grow by 3,980 persons, reflecting a total gain of 54.3% over the 17 years.

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

Phillip has seen approximately 541 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 2709 homes were approved, with none yet approved in FY26. On average, 0.8 people moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years, indicating that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction cost of new properties was $317,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction. This year, $27.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Phillip has 547% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. Recent development has consisted entirely of medium and high-density housing, providing accessible entry options that appeal to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 23 people per approval, Phillip reflects a developing area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Phillip is forecasted to gain 3679 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Phillip has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 29 projects likely affecting the region. Notable projects include Woden Town Square Precinct Redevelopment, Woden Experiment Stage 2 - Public Realm & Active Travel Upgrades, Ivy by Morris (Section 54 Phillip), and Skye by Trilogy (Section 117 Phillip). The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Phillip demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Phillip has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, having grown by 3.4% over the past year. As of September 2025, there are 4,645 residents employed at a rate 0.7% lower than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%.

Workforce participation is high at 82.6%, compared to ACT's 72.5%. According to Census responses, 9.7% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Major employment sectors include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Phillip has a strong specialization in health care & social assistance, employing 2.1 times the regional average.

Conversely, education & training employs only 5.4% of local workers, below ACT's 9.6%. With a worker-to-resident ratio of 2.8, Phillip functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment increased by 3.4%, while labour force grew by 3.6%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment (0.2 percentage points). In contrast, ACT experienced employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a drop in unemployment (0.2 percentage points). National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national growth rates of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Phillip's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Phillip SA2 had an extremely high national income level according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for the financial year ended June 30, 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $76,824 and the average income stood at $93,225, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's figures of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year ended June 30, 2023, current estimates would be approximately $83,938 (median) and $101,858 (average) as of September 2025. According to the Census conducted on August 10, 2021, individual earnings stood out at the 95th percentile nationally ($1,342 weekly). Income brackets indicated that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated with 47.2% of residents (3,199 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 and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Phillip, as per the latest Census, consisted of 0.1% houses and 99.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, the Australian Capital Territory had 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 $450. Nationally, Phillip's 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 constitute 49.9% of all households, including 14.7% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 6.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 50.1%, with lone person households at 44.2% and group households comprising 5.9%. 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's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 60.1% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions Phillip strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.7%).

Vocational pathways account for 20.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 11.0%. Educational participation is notably high in Phillip, with 25.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in tertiary education, 4.7% in primary education, and 2.7% pursuing 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, serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 96 routes, offering 7,858 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 160 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 65% of residents, followed by buses 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, only 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 around 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 of health metrics indicates strong performance across Phillip, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (4,575 people), compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 9.5% of residents and asthma impacting 7.6%. A total of 75.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% in Australian Capital Territory. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. Phillip has 9.1% of residents aged 65 and over (618 people), lower than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even 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's population shows high cultural diversity, with 41.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 45.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Phillip, comprising 35.9% of its population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 11.2%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (19.3%), Other (18.8%), and Australian (15.9%). Notably, Phillip has higher percentages than regional averages for Filipino (4.8% vs 1.2%) and Spanish (0.9% vs 0.5%), and Korean (1.3% vs 0.6%).

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

Phillip's median age in 2021 was 33 years, which is slightly below the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and significantly lower than the national median of 38. Compared to the ACT, Phillip had a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (33.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds was notably higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between 2021 and the present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 17.3% to 19.2% of Phillip's population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age cohort has decreased from 36.1% to 33.8%, and the 15 to 24 age group has dropped from 11.1% to 9.3%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, Phillip's age profile will change significantly. The 35 to 44 age cohort is projected to grow considerably, with an increase of 755 people (58%) from 1,300 to 2,056 residents.