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St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay has an estimated 15,724 residents, up 3.0% since the 2021 Census, with 11 projects tracked in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 137 kilometres east of the Canberra CBD. AreaSearch's analysis estimates its population at around 15,724 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 465 people (3.0%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 15,259 people. That estimate is built from the ABS estimated resident population (ERP, meaning Estimated Resident Population) of 15,444 as of June 2025, together with 349 validated new addresses added since the Census date. The area shows strong growth patterns and exceptionally high sales activity relative to its population size. Its residents include a high share of retirement-aged people and older Australians, largely couples without children. Strong outright home ownership, above-average children per family, a notable 75 to 84 year old presence, an elevated construction employment base, a pronounced administrative employment sector, and a low average household size are the main market factors.
The area typically has lower education levels and lower-quartile income.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 11,287 in 2001 and 15,444 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 15,724 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 65 to 74, 15.7%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $400 - 799, 29%.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for sales activity and the 81st for population growth.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is $566 a week, up 3.8% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 2% below Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 4.0%.
2% below Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $375 in 2017, $590 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $306 in 2017, $458 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mathie Street, Basin View NSW 2540 | $890,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 53 Leumeah Street, Sanctuary Point NSW 2540 | $725,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 120 Waratah Crescent, Sanctuary Point NSW 2540 | $718,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 57 Ridgelands Drive, Sanctuary Point NSW 2540 | $870,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 104 Mustang Drive, Sanctuary Point NSW 2540 | $540,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 6/53 Paradise Beach Road, Sanctuary Point NSW 2540 | $670,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 38 Anson Street, Sanctuary Point NSW 2540 | $795,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 10 Dorothy Avenue, Basin View NSW 2540 | $20,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 57 Edmund Street, Sanctuary Point NSW 2540 | $650,000 | 22 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 192 Sanctuary Point Road, Sanctuary Point NSW 2540 | $500,000 | 22 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 49 residential sales recorded since 23 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 1 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 49, houses and units together, was $732,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $566 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +3.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 4.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $750k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $640k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $732,000 | Median of the 49 most recent residential sales, settled 23 Jul 2026 to 1 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $590 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +5.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $458 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +4.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 4.1% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Shoalhaven | $567 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Shoalhaven, over 12 months | +3.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 157 tracked applications: 73 approved, 23 under assessment, 61 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 11 projects in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay (1 under construction) and 96 more in the surrounding area.
Shoalhaven City Council is delivering a new district library at the corner of Paradise Beach Road and Kerry Street in Sanctuary Point…
A 20-kilometre upgrade to the Princes Highway between Jervis Bay Road and Sussex Inlet Road to improve safety and freight efficiency on the…
The upgrade and reconfiguration of the Bay and Basin NSW Ambulance Station was delivered as part of Stage 1 of the NSW Government's Rural…
Approved development site for a 90-place childcare centre and 12 townhouses in Sanctuary Point, offering a blend of community amenity and…
Rezoning to R2 Low Density Residential and amendment to maximum building height to 11m to facilitate multi-dwelling housing on the former…
Proposed mixed-use master-planned community precinct featuring 90 dwellings (42 market, 31 affordable rental, and 17 boarding house rooms)…
Masterplanned residential community within the St Georges Basin Town Centre on a 15-acre site, balancing housing diversity, commercial…
Revitalise Sanctuary Point is a community-led project that created a master plan to refresh and revitalise the Sanctuary Point Shopping…
Upgrade of damaged sections of boardwalk and gravel footpath along the 5km Basin Walk at Sanctuary Point, following 2022 storm events.
Installation of a single lane mountable roundabout to improve road safety and traffic flow.
The project involved the demolition of the existing boardwalk and the construction of a new accessible boardwalk, including associated…
Retail centre serving the local community, formerly known as Vincentia Marketplace, now owned and operated by HomeCo.
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Estimated completion year of the 51 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 4, 2026 10, 2027 16, 2028 4, 2029 3, 2030 6, 2031 1, 2032 3, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 3, 2036 1. 28 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 157 substantial development applications lodged in and around St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay over the period covered (about 4.4 years), 142 in the last 12 months; 23 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 3, 2023 4, 2024 3, 2025 7, 2026 (to Oct) 140.
Key application 42 Naval Parade, Erowal Bay Commercial | $9.0m Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 157 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4.4 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 142 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 5.2 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 79 | ABS building approvals | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 73 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4.4 years) | |
| Applications under assessment | 23 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4.4 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 include: New Sanctuary Point Library (Planning); Tahnee Street Residential Development (Approved); Paradise Beach Road Multi Dwelling Housing (Planning); Village Grove (Construction); and Mixed Use Development with In-Fill Affordable Housing, St Georges Basin (Under Assessment). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Residential Development, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Dwelling approval activity in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 area has seen 137 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2's current population of 15,724 has been supported by 79 approvals on average over recent years.
The St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 has seen 5.2 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 239 people in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 79, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 has grown by approximately 319 people, while 394 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 0.8 people added for each new dwelling approval. This low ratio indicates housing supply is outpacing population growth, potentially creating market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,724 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +3.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 205 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 15,259 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 465 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 76.86 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 was estimated to be approximately 15,724 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 15,444 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The st georges basin - erowal bay sa2 has added approximately 465 people and shown a 3.05% increase from the 15,259 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is estimated at 205 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.0% per annum.
Population growth in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (54.5%), Interstate migration (45.5%), Natural increase (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 54.5% of overall population gains.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 91st percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 14.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 20.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 44.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 50 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 9.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 10.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 10.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 10.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 15.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 11.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 at 50 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 50 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 50 years as at August 2026, St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is 7 years older than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and 12 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 15.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 9.4% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional NSW. The most over-represented age group is 75-84 year-olds (11.4% vs 8.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 14.8% of the population in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 30.3% of the population in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 5% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $46,623 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 7th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $57,862 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,098 | 2021 Census, weekly | 7th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $559 | 2021 Census, weekly | 7th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 8.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,359 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 36.9% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is approximately $49,598. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $46,623.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is approximately $61,554. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $57,862.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is approximately $49,598 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $46,623 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is approximately $61,554 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $57,862 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2's households (~29.0% / 1,800 households) is the $400 - 799 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is the $400 - 799 group, representing about 29.0% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is $1,098/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is $1,359/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is $559/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $46,623 with the average level standing at $57,862. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $55,733 and $69,112 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $49,598 (median) and $61,554 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is $3,915 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The st georges basin - erowal bay sa2's disposable income is $3,915 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market performance in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay lags significantly behind most other regions nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 45.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 5,655 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 13,603 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 5,983 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 has approximately 5,655 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 5.5%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 stands at 5.5%, which is 1.3 percentage points above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (17.7% of employment), construction (14.3%), and retail trade (11.6%). Other significant employers include public administration & safety and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to June 2026, the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is 45.1%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. The relatively low participation rate may indicate limited job opportunities or demographic factors affecting workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The st georges basin - erowal bay sa2 shows notable specialisation in construction, which employs 14.3% of the local workforce compared to 9.7% across Regional NSW. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The st georges basin - erowal bay sa2's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 13.1% growth, ranking 4th out of 37 regions nationally.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 8.5% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 12.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 34.7% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.5% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.0% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 43.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 24.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.0% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.3% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
12.0% of people aged 15 and over in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
43.2% of people aged 15 and over in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The st georges basin - erowal bay sa2 ranks in the 13th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 are: Certificate (34.7%), Advanced Diploma (10.0%), Bachelor Degree (8.5%).
24.2% of the population in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.0% in primary school, 7.3% in secondary school, 1.9% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is 939, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 2 schools within the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 782 students.
The st georges basin - erowal bay sa2 includes 2 primary schools.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay features high concentrations of couples without children and single parent families but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.3 people | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 28.6% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 20.0% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 35.0% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 12.6% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.0% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 6,205 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 6,394 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 68.3% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 2.0 per family | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 had 6,205 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 3.0% to an estimated 6,394 households today.
The average household size in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is 2.3 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 68.3% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (28.6%), group households (3.0%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 4,238 family households, couples with children account for 20.0% of all households, couples without children at home 35.0%, and single parent families 12.6%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 have an average of 2.0 children, slightly above the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 45.7% of the adult population are currently married, while 29.9% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 28.6% of all households in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2, similar to the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.0% of households, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 14.7% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 5.0% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 95.0% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 90.5% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 5.5% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 85.3% of its population born in Australia, 90.5% being citizens, and 95.0% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay was found to be Christianity, which makes up 53.0% of people in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay are English, comprising 32.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 29.9% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 5.5% of St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay (vs 4.6% across Regional NSW), Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.2%) and Maltese at 0.9% (vs 0.4%).
14.7% of the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
5.0% of the population in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
5.5% of the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
90.5% of the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 24.6% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 45.2% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 88.4% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,517 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 30th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 30.3% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 9.2% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $360 | 2021 Census, weekly | 46th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 32.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 98th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 31.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 93rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
In the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2, 45.2% of homes are owned outright, 30.3% are owned with a mortgage, and 24.6% are rented.
According to the latest data, 88.4% of dwellings in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 are houses.
In the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2, 1.6% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 9.2% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 stands at 45.2%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is $1,517, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is $843, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 31.9% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 32.8% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 31.9% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 32.8% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 consists of 88.4% detached houses, 9.2% semi-detached dwellings, 1.6% apartments, and 0.8% other dwelling types.
Housing in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay consumes approximately 17.7% of median household income ($4,754 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay show attached dwellings contributing 39% of approvals compared to 12% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 61% of applications versus 88% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health performance in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 47.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 8th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 54.4% | 2021 Census | 1st percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 9.7% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 67.2% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 3.0% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
Around 47.1% of people in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2, 9.7% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
7.9% of people in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 6.6% of the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
5.4% of people in the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2, 47.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 41 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 41st percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 194 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 91st percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 371 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 21st percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 80 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 24 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.3 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 10.5% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 194 public transport stops within the St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2.
The St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay SA2 has 371 weekly trips across 24 routes, averaging 53 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 162 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 643 m away and the nearest pharmacy 1.1 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 194 stops nearby, 371 weekly trips, access rating 41 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 52 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 643 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 4.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 4.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 5.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 24.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 25.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 7 long day care centres with 252 places in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay, about 3.3 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay ranks in the 50th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay's affordable property market has recorded 460 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 95% residential, 1% commercial and 5% vacant land transactions.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 5% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market performance in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay lags significantly behind most other regions nationally.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay features high concentrations of couples without children and single parent families but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be in line with the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay has an estimated 15,724 residents, up 3.0% since the 2021 Census, with 11 projects tracked in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Jul 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (114011279). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Jul 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
