St Johns Park - Wakeley

St Johns Park - Wakeley is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

St Johns Park - Wakeley's population was 11,224 as of May 2026, reflecting a growth of 27 people since the 2021 Census which recorded 11,197 inhabitants. This increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 11,224 in June 2025 and additional 17 validated new addresses post-census. The population density stands at 3,109 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Since the census, St Johns Park - Wakeley's growth rate of 0.2% is within 1.8 percentage points of its SA3 area's 2.0%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.5% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

These projections indicate a population decline by 125 persons by 2041, despite growth anticipated in specific age cohorts like the 85 and over group projected to increase by 427 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in St Johns Park - Wakeley, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

St Johns Park - Wakeley has seen approximately 26 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 133 homes were approved, with an additional 22 approved in FY-26 so far. Despite a declining population in recent years, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $189,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options for purchasers. This financial year has seen $6.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, St Johns Park - Wakeley records roughly half the building activity per person and ranks among the 31st percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties. This is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

New development consists predominantly of detached houses (95.0%) with a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (5.0%), sustaining the area's suburban identity and concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 542 people per approval, St Johns Park - Wakeley indicates a mature market. Population projections showing stability or decline suggest reduced housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

St Johns Park - Wakeley has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified twenty projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Villawood Town Centre Renewal, 239 Canley Vale Road Development, Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas), and Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment.

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The employment landscape in St Johns Park - Wakeley shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

St Johns Park - Wakeley has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 5.0% as of December 2021. Over the past year, there was estimated employment growth of 6.1%. As of December 2025, 4819 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is 0.5% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in St Johns Park - Wakeley lags behind Greater Sydney at 53.4% compared to 68.8%. According to Census responses, 32.6% of residents work from home. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing is particularly strong with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 6.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 6.1% while labour force grew by 5.0%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to St Johns Park - Wakeley's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 had a median income of $50,347 and an average income of $62,320. This is lower than the national averages of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). In Greater Sydney, the median income was $60,817 and the average was $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $55,543 (median) and $68,751 (average). According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes were at the 3rd percentile ($492 weekly), while household incomes were at the 38th percentile. The earnings profile shows that 30.3% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (3,400 individuals). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 40th percentile.

St Johns Park - Wakeley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

St Johns Park-Wakeley's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Johns Park-Wakeley stood at 47.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.4% and rented ones at 22.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,065, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, St Johns Park-Wakeley's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

St Johns Park - Wakeley features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 86.0% of all households, including 45.3% couples with children, 21.9% couples without children, and 17.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 14.0%, with lone person households at 12.7% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

St Johns Park - Wakeley faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 18.3%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Vocational pathways account for 24.2% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 15.5%. Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.0% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

St Johns Park - Wakeley has 70 active public transport stops, all bus routes. These are serviced by 47 different routes, offering 1,781 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically living 166 meters from the nearest stop. Most commutes are outward-bound due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode at 90%, with trains at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 32.6% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 254 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 25 weekly trips per stop.

St Johns Park - Wakeley's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for St Johns Park - Wakeley shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across all age groups, with arthritis and diabetes being the most prevalent at 7.5% and 7.2%, respectively. About 73.7% of residents reported no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% (~5,656 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 24.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,735 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, ranking broadly in line with the general population nationally.

St Johns Park - Wakeley is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

St Johns Park-Wakeley is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 60.2% of its population born overseas and 78.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in St Johns Park-Wakeley is Christianity, comprising 55.9% of the population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented, making up 24.6% of the population compared to the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are 'Other' at 30.6%, Vietnamese at 18.1%, and Chinese at 15.9%. These percentages are substantially higher than their respective regional averages of 16.0%, 1.8%, and 8.4%. Additionally, there are notable overrepresentations of Croatian (4.1% vs regional average of 0.7%), Serbian (2.6% vs 0.5%), and Spanish (1.0% vs 0.6%) ethnic groups in St Johns Park-Wakeley.

St Johns Park - Wakeley's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in St Johns Park-Wakeley is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group comprises 13.1% of the population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 age group makes up 12.1%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group grew from 6.2% to 8.3%, and the 15-24 age group increased from 12.8% to 14.1%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group declined from 13.5% to 11.9%, and the 45-54 age group decreased from 12.1% to 10.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for St Johns Park-Wakeley. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 122% (from 333 to 740 people), with the combined 65+ age groups accounting for all total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 45-54 and 65-74 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.