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 7,322 as of November 2025. This reflects a growth of 2,125 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,197. The growth was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 6,521 in June 2024 and an additional 2,136 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,849 persons per square kilometer, placing Phillip in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The growth rate of 40.9% exceeds the SA3 area (5.6%) and the state average, making Phillip a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.9% of population gains recently, with all factors including natural growth and interstate migration being positive.

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, age group growth rates from ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, using 2022 as the base year. Future demographic trends predict exceptional growth for Phillip, placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analyzed by AreaSearch. By 2041, the population is expected to grow by 3,980 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 42.8% 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 no approvals recorded so far in FY26. On average, 0.8 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these years, indicating that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand.

The average construction value of new properties was $317,000, moderately above regional levels. This financial year, $27.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Phillip had 547% more building activity per person as of recent years, offering buyers greater choice and indicating strong developer confidence in the location. Recent development has focused entirely on medium and high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 23 people per approval, Phillip reflects a developing area with current population forecasts indicating an increase of 3136 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.

Population forecasts indicate Phillip will gain 3,136 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives 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 pertinent.

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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 was 2.8% as of September 2025, lower than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.4%, while the workforce participation rate was 79.5%, higher than ACT's 69.6%. Key employment sectors include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Notably, health care & social assistance employs a significantly higher proportion of residents compared to regional averages, at 2.1 times the level. Conversely, education & training employs only 5.4% of local workers, lower than ACT's 9.6%.

The area hosts more jobs than residents, with a ratio of 2.8 workers per resident as of the Census, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.4%, while labour force grew by 3.6%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment (0.2 percentage points). Meanwhile, ACT experienced employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a decrease in unemployment (0.2 percentage points). State-level data from November 25 shows ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Its median income among taxpayers was $72,422 and the average income stood at $90,447. These figures compared to those of the Australian Capital Territory, which were $68,678 and $83,634 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $82,271 (median) and $102,748 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, 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 (3,455 people), mirroring the surrounding region where 34.3% occupied this bracket. High housing costs consumed 17.1% of income, though 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

Phillip's dwelling structure, as assessed in the latest Census, consisted of 0.1% houses and 99.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Australian Capital Territory had 58.4% houses and 41.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Phillip was 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 $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $440, equal to the Australian Capital Territory's figure but higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Phillip's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

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% of all households, including 14.7% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 6.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up 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 2.4.

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, with 60.1% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This figure surpasses both the national average of 30.4% and the SA4 regional average of 46.8%, indicating a significant educational advantage for the area. The majority of these qualifications are bachelor degrees, which account for 34.9%. Postgraduate qualifications follow at 19.5%, with graduate diplomas making up 5.7%.

Vocational pathways are also prominent, with advanced diplomas comprising 9.5% and certificates accounting for 11.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and above. 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, operating a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 28 individual routes, collectively offering 4,697 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 160 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 671 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 109 weekly trips per individual stop.

Phillip's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Phillip has demonstrated excellent health outcomes across various age groups, with a low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 67%, covering 4,883 people, which is higher than the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.5% and 7.6% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.1%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 70.1% across the Australian Capital Territory. Phillip has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 8.7% (634 people), compared to the 18.3% in the Australian Capital Territory. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 people. Hinduism is significantly overrepresented in Phillip compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, making up 11.2% of the population versus 6.6%.

The top three ancestry groups based on country of birth of parents are English (19.3%), Other (18.8%), and Australian (15.9%). Notably, Filipino, Spanish, and Korean ethnicities are also overrepresented in Phillip compared to regional averages: Filipino at 4.8% versus 1.5%, Spanish at 0.9% versus 0.5%, and Korean at 1.3% versus 0.5%.

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

Phillip's median age is 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 (35.0%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has grown from 17.3% to 18.8% of Phillip's population. Conversely, the 15-24 cohort has declined from 11.1% to 9.4%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 36.1% to 35.0%. Demographic modeling suggests that Phillip's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 35-44 age cohort projected to grow steadily, expanding by 679 people (49%) from 1,376 to 2,056.