Phillip

Phillip lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the Phillip statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of around 6,779. This figure reflects a growth of 1,582 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,197. The change is inferred from the resident population estimate of 6,483 by AreaSearch following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 2,136 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population translates to a density ratio of 2,637 persons per square kilometer, placing Phillip (SA2) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 30.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.4% and the state's growth rate during this period, making Phillip (SA2) a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains in recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, also based on a 2022 base year. According to demographic trends, exceptional growth is predicted for the Phillip (SA2) over the period leading up to 2041. The area is expected to grow by approximately 3,980 persons during this time, reflecting an overall gain of 54.3% in total population over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Phillip among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Phillip has seen approximately 541 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 2,709 homes were approved, with no approvals yet recorded in FY26. On average, about 0.8 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these years, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of new properties is around $423,000, suggesting a focus on premium developments. This year, $27.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Phillip has 547.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent development has consisted entirely of medium and high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 18 people per approval, Phillip reflects a developing area with current population forecasts indicating an increase of 3,679 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Population forecasts indicate Phillip will gain 3,679 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Phillip 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 29 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Woden Town Square Precinct Redevelopment, Woden Experiment Stage 2 - Public Realm & Active Travel Upgrades, Ivy by Morris (Section 54 Phillip), and Skye by Trilogy (Section 117 Phillip). The following list details those most relevant.

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Phillip ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Phillip has an educated workforce with key services sectors well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, with estimated employment growth of 3.4% in the past year (AreaSearch data).

As of September 2025, 4,645 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7% below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation is high at 79.5%, compared to ACT's 69.6%. Major employment sectors include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Health care & social assistance employs 2.1 times the regional average, while education & training employs only 5.4% of local workers, below ACT's 9.6%.

The area functions as an employment hub with 1.4 workers per resident. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.4%, labour force by 3.6%, raising unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, ACT had employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data to November 25 shows ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%. National forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Phillip's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

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

The suburb of Phillip has an exceptionally high national income level according to recent Australian Taxation Office data compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Phillip is $72,422, while the average income stands at $90,447. These figures compare to those of the Australian Capital Territory as a whole, which are $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since June 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $79,128 (median) and $98,822 (average). Data from the Census conducted in August 2021 shows that individual earnings in Phillip are at the 95th percentile nationally, with a weekly income of $1,342. Income brackets indicate that the majority of residents, 47.2% or 3,199 people, fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 range, which is also prevalent in the surrounding region at 34.3%. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but despite this, disposable income remains at the 68th percentile nationally. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Phillip features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Phillip's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 0.1% houses and 99.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 58.4% houses and 41.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Phillip was at 13.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.4% and rented ones at 50.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,608, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Phillip was $440, matching the Australian Capital Territory figure but higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Phillip's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Phillip features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 49.9% of all households, including 14.7% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 6.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 50.1%, with lone person households at 44.2% and group households comprising 5.9%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.4.

Phillip shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Phillip has a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 60.1% of its residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This gives Phillip a strong position for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.7%).

Vocational pathways account for 20.5% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 11.0%. Educational participation is high, with 25.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in tertiary education, 4.7% in primary education, and 2.7% pursuing secondary education.

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

Phillip has 43 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. There are 96 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 7,858 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of public transport in Phillip is rated excellent, with residents typically located 160 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 1,122 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 182 weekly trips per individual stop.

Phillip's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Phillip's health outcomes show excellent results across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 63% (4,265 people) have private health cover, higher than the national average of 55.7%. This compares to 69.2% in the Australian Capital Territory.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.5% and 7.6% of residents respectively. 75.1% report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than the 70.1% reported across the Australian Capital Territory. Phillip has 8.6% (582 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the Australian Capital Territory's 18.3%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and largely align with those of the general population.

Phillip is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Phillip has a high cultural diversity, with 41.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 45.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Phillip, making up 35.9% of people there. Hinduism is notably overrepresented in Phillip compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, comprising 11.2% versus 6.6%.

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

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

Phillip has a median age of 32 years, which is slightly younger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Phillip has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (34.9%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 17.3% to 18.8% of Phillip's population. Conversely, the 15 to 24 age cohort has declined from 11.1% to 9.4%, and the 25 to 34 age group has dropped from 36.1% to 34.9%. Demographic modeling suggests that Phillip's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 35 to 44 age cohort is projected to expand considerably, with an increase of 781 people (61%) from 1,274 to 2,056 residents.