Area profile · Greater Sydney
St Johns Park - Wakeley has an estimated 11,227 residents, up 0.3% since the 2021 Census, with 77 projects tracked in the area around St Johns Park - Wakeley.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The St Johns Park - Wakeley Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 28 kilometres west from Sydney CBD and had an estimated population of approximately 11,227 in Aug 2026. Compared with 11,197 people at the 2021 Census, the population has changed little, based on the latest ERP figure from the ABS and new addresses added since the Census. The area has a high overseas-born population, strong outright home ownership and above-average household size.
Residents are somewhat older than in a typical Australian area, with a median age of 42, and households are largely families, particularly couples with children. Educational attainment is typically lower, and the community is highly culturally diverse. Significant infrastructure and major project spending is planned and may support local performance and demand, while population growth remains limited. Sales volumes are notably low relative to the area's population.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 11,454 in 2001 and 11,224 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 11,227 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 13.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 30.3%.
St Johns Park - Wakeley ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for cultural diversity and the 76th for infrastructure drivers.
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 Johns Park - Wakeley is $685 a week, up 0.6% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 13% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.6%.
13% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $521 in 2017, $719 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lomond Street, Wakeley NSW 2176 | $1,475,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 15 Whyalla Close, Wakeley NSW 2176 | $1,350,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 22/47 Mallacoota Street, Wakeley NSW 2176 | $260,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 65 Brisbane Road, St Johns Park NSW 2176 | $550,000 | 22 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 12 St Kilda Street, St Johns Park NSW 2176 | $700,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 24 Newcastle Street, Wakeley NSW 2176 | $1,406,000 | 15 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 41 Kembla Street, Wakeley NSW 2176 | $1,650,000 | 10 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 16 Ivanhoe Street, St Johns Park NSW 2176 | $1,500,000 | 4 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 53 Winburndale Road, Wakeley NSW 2176 | $1,300,000 | 31 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 94 Melbourne Road, St Johns Park NSW 2176 | $1,395,000 | 20 Aug 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 50 residential sales recorded since 16 Jan 2026 (the latest settled 28 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 50, houses and units together, was $1,406,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 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 | $685 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +0.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.41m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $900k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,406,000 | Median of the 50 most recent residential sales, settled 16 Jan 2026 to 28 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $719 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | -0.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $538 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +3.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Fairfield | $610 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Fairfield, over 12 months | +3.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - South West | $668 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - South West, over 12 months | +2.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 43 tracked applications: 25 approved, 7 under assessment, 11 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 77 projects in and around St Johns Park - Wakeley, 17 of them under construction.
The Fairfield City Council Community and Events Centre at the Fairfield Showground, 443 Smithfield Road, Prairiewood, is a multi-purpose…
Kinara Place is a 112 million AUD mixed-use urban renewal project in Villawood, delivered by Traders In Purple in partnership with Homes…
An essential phase of the $400 million Bonnyrigg Estate redevelopment (stages 8 to 11) known as the Humphries Precinct.
The $630 million Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment delivers modern acute healthcare facilities to support the expanding community in South…
New public preschool being delivered at Mount Pritchard Public School as part of the NSW Government's 100 New Public Preschools program.
Two Special Entertainment Precincts (SEPs) along Canley Vale Road in Canley Heights and Canley Vale, officially launched as 'The Canleys'…
A key phase of the 30-year Bonnyrigg Renewal, Stages 12 and 13 focus on the Town Hub Precinct.
Traffic flow improvements and safety upgrades at key intersections along Cumberland Highway, including new traffic signals and pedestrian…
Major upgrade of Canley Vale High School including new buildings, facilities modernisation, sports courts upgrade and improved…
FLAIR is a six-storey mid-rise apartment building delivering 74 residences in Canley Heights.
Redevelopment of existing aged social housing properties by Homes NSW into modern 2-storey seniors housing developments across multiple…
Canvas is a masterplanned community within the 81-hectare Bonnyrigg Estate renewal (Stages 8-11), delivering 210 private land lots and 65…
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Estimated completion year of the 43 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 3, 2026 14, 2027 15, 2028 10, 2029 0, 2030 1. 8 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 43 substantial development applications lodged in and around St Johns Park - Wakeley over the period covered (about 2.3 years), 40 in the last 12 months; 7 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2024 (part year) 2, 2025 3, 2026 (to Oct) 38.
Key application 4 Lomond Street, Wakeley Childcare | $6.1m Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 43 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.3 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 40 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.2 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 28th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 24 | ABS building approvals | 36th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 25 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.3 years) | |
| Applications under assessment | 7 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.3 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 include: Kinara Place (Construction); Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas) (Construction); Fairfield Hospital Redevelopment (Construction); Fairfield Showground Community and Events Centre (Approved); and Cumberland Highway Intersection Upgrades (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Education & Training, and Residential Development, among others.
With an infrastructure score in the top 30%, the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 demonstrates above-average development activity compared to national benchmarks.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in St Johns Park - Wakeley, placing the area among the bottom 16% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 area has seen 43 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2's current population of 11,227 has been supported by 24 approvals on average over recent years.
The St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 has seen 2.2 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 535 people in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 24, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 has seen 121 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential 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 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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,227 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +0.3% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 3,109 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 86th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 11,197 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 30 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3.61 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 was estimated to be approximately 11,227 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 11,224 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The st johns park - wakeley sa2 has added approximately 30 people and shown a 0.27% increase from the 11,197 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is estimated at 3,110 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.1% per annum.
Population growth in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (91.5%), Natural increase (8.5%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 91.5% of overall population gains.
St Johns Park - Wakeley's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 65th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 15.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 26.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 46.9% | 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 | 42 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 11.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 12.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 11.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 13.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 7.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 at 42 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 42 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 42 years as at August 2026, St Johns Park - Wakeley is 5 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 4 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 Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 13.1% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 11.2% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age groups are 65-74 year-olds (13.1% vs 8.2%) and 75-84 year-olds (7.9% vs 5.3%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 15.5% of the population in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 23.7% of the population in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $51,903 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 21st percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $65,437 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,560 | 2021 Census, weekly | 38th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $492 | 2021 Census, weekly | 3rd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 21.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,576 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 25.2% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is approximately $55,214. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $51,903.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is approximately $69,612. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $65,437.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is approximately $55,214 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $51,903 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is approximately $69,612 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $65,437 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2's households (~30.3% / 985 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 30.3% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is $1,560/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is $1,576/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is $492/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is lower than average on a national basis, with the median assessed at $51,903 while the average income stands at $65,437. This contrasts to Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $63,183 and an average income of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $55,214 (median) and $69,612 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is $5,708 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The st johns park - wakeley sa2's disposable income is $5,708 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The employment landscape in St Johns Park - Wakeley shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 54.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 4,789 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 9,414 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 5,066 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 has approximately 4,789 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 5.5%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 stands at 5.5%, which is 1.3 percentage points above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. 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 Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (14.2% of employment), manufacturing (11.3%), and retail trade (11.2%). Other significant employers include construction and transport, postal & warehousing.
Over the past year to June 2026, the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is 54.1%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The st johns park - wakeley sa2 shows notable specialisation in manufacturing, which employs 11.3% of the local workforce compared to 5.7% across Greater Sydney. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The st johns park - wakeley sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
St Johns Park - Wakeley 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 | 15.1% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 18.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 15.5% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 0.8% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 57.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 28.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.6% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.0% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.3% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
18.3% of people aged 15 and over in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
57.6% of people aged 15 and over in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The st johns park - wakeley sa2 ranks in the 21th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 are: Certificate (15.5%), Bachelor Degree (15.1%), Advanced Diploma (8.7%).
28.5% of the population in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.0% in primary school, 8.3% in secondary school, 5.6% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is 983, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 3 schools within the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,936 students.
The st johns park - wakeley sa2 includes 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
St Johns Park - Wakeley features high concentrations of single parent families and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.3 people | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 12.7% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 45.3% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 21.9% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 17.3% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,247 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,256 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 86.0% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 had 3,247 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has remained relatively stable to an estimated 3,256 households today.
The average household size in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is 3.3 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 86.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (12.7%), group households (1.3%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,792 family households, couples with children account for 45.3% of all households, couples without children at home 21.9%, and single parent families 17.3%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 86.0% (versus 72.6% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 12.7% compared to 23.2% in Greater Sydney. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 50.1% of the adult population are currently married, while 32.4% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 12.7% of all households in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2, notably lower than the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.3% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 60.2% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 78.0% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 22.0% | 2021 Census | 1st percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 85.4% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 39.8% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
St Johns Park - Wakeley is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 60.2% of its population born overseas and 78.0% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in St Johns Park - Wakeley was found to be Christianity, which makes up 55.9% of people in St Johns Park - Wakeley. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 24.6% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in St Johns Park - Wakeley are Other, comprising 30.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 16.0%, Vietnamese, comprising 18.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 1.8%, and Chinese, comprising 15.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 8.4%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Croatian is notably overrepresented at 4.1% of St Johns Park - Wakeley (vs 0.7% across Greater Sydney), Serbian at 2.6% (vs 0.5%) and Spanish at 1.0% (vs 0.6%).
60.2% of the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
78.0% of the population in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.4% of the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
85.4% of the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
St Johns Park - Wakeley 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 | 22.8% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 47.7% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 90.4% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,065 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 69th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 29.4% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 8.2% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $450 | 2021 Census, weekly | 80th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 28.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 30.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 90th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
In the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2, 47.7% of homes are owned outright, 29.4% are owned with a mortgage, and 22.8% are rented.
According to the latest data, 90.4% of dwellings in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 are houses.
In the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2, 1.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 8.2% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 stands at 47.7%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is $2,065, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is $1,051, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 30.5% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 28.8% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 30.5% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 28.8% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 consists of 90.4% detached houses, 8.2% semi-detached dwellings, 1.4% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in St Johns Park - Wakeley consumes approximately 15.6% of median household income ($6,755 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 Johns Park - Wakeley show attached dwellings contributing 5% of approvals compared to 10% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 95% of applications versus 90% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 50.0% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 29th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 73.7% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 9.8% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 83.5% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.8% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
Around 50.0% of people in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2, 9.8% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
4.8% of people in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 7.2% of the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.5% of people in the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2, 50.0% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 65 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 65th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 70 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 56th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,673 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 45th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 160 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 47 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.6 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 32.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 70 public transport stops within the St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2.
The St Johns Park - Wakeley SA2 has 1,673 weekly trips across 47 routes, averaging 239 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 166 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 423 m away and the nearest GP 464 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 70 stops nearby, 1,673 weekly trips, access rating 65 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 76 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 76th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 423 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 464 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 523 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 532 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 629 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 953 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 3.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in St Johns Park - Wakeley, placing the area among the bottom 16% of areas assessed nationally.
St Johns Park - Wakeley has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 24% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
St Johns Park - Wakeley's resilient property market has recorded 91 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 99% residential and 1% commercial transactions.
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 median age exceeds the national pattern.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
The employment landscape in St Johns Park - Wakeley shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
St Johns Park - Wakeley faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
St Johns Park - Wakeley features high concentrations of single parent families and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
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 characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
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.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
St Johns Park - Wakeley has an estimated 11,227 residents, up 0.3% since the 2021 Census, with 77 projects tracked in the area around St Johns Park - Wakeley.
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 Johns Park - Wakeley.
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Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 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.
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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 (Oct 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 Johns Park - Wakeley 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 Johns Park - Wakeley 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.