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 around 11,346 as of Feb 2026. This reflected an increase of 149 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,197 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,178 in June 2024 and an additional 16 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population resulted in a density ratio of 3,142 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections were used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, projections indicated an overall population decline of 109 persons. However, specific age cohorts were anticipated to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group, projected to increase by 496 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 recorded approximately 26 residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25133 homes were approved, with an additional 16 approved so far in FY-26. Despite a declining population in recent years, housing supply has been adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction value of new properties is $189,000, which is below regional norms and offers more affordable housing options for purchasers. In FY-26, there have been $6.8 million worth of commercial approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, St Johns Park - Wakeley records roughly half the building activity per person. Nationally, it ranks in the 31st percentile of areas assessed, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties.

This is below average nationally and reflects 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 with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. St Johns Park - Wakeley indicates a mature market with around 542 people per approval. With population projections showing stability or decline, the area should see 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 21 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include Villawood Town Centre Renewal, 239 Canley Vale Road Development, Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas), and Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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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. The unemployment rate was 5.0% in September 2020, with an estimated employment growth of 5.5% over the past year. As of September 2025, 4750 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 0.8% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation lags at 53.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Census data shows that 32.6% of residents work from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing is particularly strong with an employment share twice the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 6.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 5.5% and labour force grew by 4.1%, reducing unemployment by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.4%, and a slight rise in unemployment of 0.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to St Johns Park - Wakeley's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 has lower incomes compared to the national average. The median income is $50,347 and the average income stands at $62,320. In contrast, Greater Sydney's median income is $60,817 with an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $54,808 (median) and $67,842 (average). According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes rank at the 3rd percentile ($492 weekly), while household income ranks at the 38th percentile. The earnings profile shows that 30.3% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (3,437 individuals). Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 84.4% of income remaining, 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 structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Johns Park-Wakeley stood at 47.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (29.4%) or rented (22.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,065, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, St Johns Park-Wakeley's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents 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, 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 of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 47 different routes that collectively provide 1,781 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 166 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using various modes of transportation. Cars are the dominant mode at 90%, while trains account for 6%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 32.6% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 254 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual 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

St Johns Park - Wakeley residents have relatively positive health outcomes according to health data analysed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and health conditions are broadly in line with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a fairly standard level.

Approximately 50% of the total population (~5,718 people) has private health cover, which is lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 7.5 and 7.2% of residents respectively. About 73.7% of residents declare they are completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 24.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,830 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 at 24.6%, substantially higher than 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 significantly higher than their respective regional averages: Other (16.0%), Vietnamese (1.8%), and Chinese (8.4%). Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Croatian is overrepresented at 4.1% compared to the regional average of 0.7%, Serbian at 2.6% versus 0.5%, and Spanish at 1.0% against the regional average of 0.6%.

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

The median age in St Johns Park - Wakeley is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group comprises 13.4% of the population, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 age group makes up 11.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has grown from 6.2% to 8.6%, and the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.8% to 14.2%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has declined from 13.5% to 12.1%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 12.1% to 10.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in St Johns Park - Wakeley, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 119% (an increase of 400 people), reaching 739 from 338. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 45-54 and 65-74 age groups are expected to experience population declines.