Phillip
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was around 7,322 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 2,125 people (40.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,197 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,521 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 2,136 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 2,849 persons per square kilometer, placing Phillip in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Phillip's growth of 40.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (5.6%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 50.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, were adopted. Moving forward with demographic trends, exceptional growth was predicted over the period, with the area expected to grow by 3,980 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 42.8% in total 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 yet recorded in FY26. On average, 0.8 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years, suggesting that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand.

The average construction value of new properties was $317,000, moderately above regional levels. In FY26, $27.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Phillip had 547% more building activity per person as of recent years, offering buyers greater choice but with a slowdown in recent years. This high level of activity reflects strong developer confidence in the location. Recent development has consisted entirely of 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.

Population forecasts indicate that Phillip will gain 3136 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Phillip has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 29 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are: Woden Experiment Stage 2 - Public Realm & Active Travel Upgrades, The Shard, Trilogy Apartments, and Woden Bus Depot and Transport Interchange. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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

Phillip has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5% over the past year as of June 2025.

There are 4,086 residents employed, with an unemployment rate at 0.5% below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation in Phillip is high at 79.5%, compared to ACT's 69.6%. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. The area specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level.

However, education & training employs only 5.4% of local workers, below ACT's 9.6%. There are 2.8 workers for every resident, indicating Phillip functions as an employment hub attracting workers from nearby areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.5%, while labour force grew by 1.6%, with unemployment remaining stable. In contrast, ACT experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.6%, with a drop in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Phillip's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

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

Phillip's median income among taxpayers was $72,422 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $90,447 during the same period. In comparison, the median and average incomes for the Australian Capital Territory were $68,678 and $83,634 respectively. By September 2025, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.6%, Phillip's estimated median income would be approximately $82,271 and the average income would be around $102,748. According to the 2021 Census, individual earnings at the 95th percentile nationally were $1,342 weekly. In Phillip, 47.2% of residents (3,455 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which was also dominant in the surrounding region with 34.3%. Housing costs consumed 17.1% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 68th percentile. 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

In Phillip, as per the latest Census evaluation, 0.1% were houses while 99.9% comprised other dwellings like semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's breakdown of 58.4% houses and 41.7% 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, below the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,167. Weekly rent median was $440, matching the Australian Capital Territory figure but significantly higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Phillip's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,608 compared to Australia's 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% that are couples with children, 27.6% that are couples without children, and 6.2% that are 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's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 60.1% hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 46.8%. This substantial advantage positions Phillip strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead 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+, with advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 11.0%. Educational participation is notably high, 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. Phillip is anchored by The Canberra College, serving 1,169 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1088. Secondary education dominates with one school in the area, while primary students typically attend schools in adjacent catchments.

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. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 28 routes serving these stops, providing a total of 4,697 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 160 meters. 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Phillip with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (4883 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 9.5 and 7.6% of residents respectively. 75.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the Australian Capital Territory's figure of 70.1%. The area has 8.7% of residents aged 65 and over (634 people), lower than the Australian Capital Territory's figure of 18.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line 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 main religion in Phillip, comprising 35.9% of its population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented in Phillip compared to Australian Capital Territory, making up 11.2% versus 6.6%.

The top three ancestry groups in Phillip are English at 19.3%, Other at 18.8%, and Australian at 15.9%. However, Other is substantially higher than the regional average of 13.0%, while Australian is notably lower than the regional average of 21.3%. There are also notable divergences in the representation of Filipino (4.8% vs 1.5%), Spanish (0.9% vs 0.5%), and Korean (1.3% vs 0.5%) ethnic groups in Phillip compared to the region.

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

Phillip has a median age of 32 years, which is 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 age cohort has declined from 11.1% to 9.4%, and the 25-34 age 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 residents.