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

The suburb of Phillip had an estimated population of around 6,779 as of Feb 2026, based on analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch. This figure reflects a growth of 1,582 people (30.4%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,197. The change was inferred from the resident population estimate of 6,483 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 2,136 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,637 persons per square kilometer, placing Phillip in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Phillip's growth rate of 30.4% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA3 area (4.5%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. Looking ahead, exceptional growth is predicted for Phillip over the period to 2041, with an expected increase of 3,980 persons, reflecting a gain of 54.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis indicates around 541 new homes approved annually in Phillip. Over the past five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), approximately 2,709 homes were approved, with none yet recorded for FY-26. On average, 0.8 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these years, suggesting new supply is meeting or exceeding demand.

The average construction cost of new properties is $423,000, indicating a focus on premium developments. This year has seen $27.9 million in commercial approvals, signifying balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Phillip has 547.0% more building activity per person, reflecting strong developer confidence. Recent development consists solely of medium and high-density housing, appealing to various buyer groups. Currently, there are around 18 people per approval in Phillip. By 2041, population forecasts estimate an increase of 3,679 residents (AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate).

With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potential growth exceeding 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 identified 29 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are 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 prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, having seen a 3.4% employment growth over the past year (AreaSearch data). As of September 2025, Phillip's resident employment stands at 4,645 with an unemployment rate of 0.7% below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%.

Workforce participation is high at 82.7%, compared to the ACT's 72.5%. Only 9.7% of residents work from home (Census data). Major employment sectors are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Health care & social assistance employs 2.1 times the regional average.

Conversely, education & training employs just 5.4%, below the ACT's 9.6%. There are 1.4 workers per resident in Phillip, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from nearby areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.4% while labour force grew by 3.6%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis). In contrast, the ACT saw employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Phillip's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Phillips suburb has an extremely high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median income among taxpayers is $72,422 and average income stands at $90,447. These figures compare to Australian Capital Territory's median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Phillips suburb would be approximately $79,128 (median) and $98,822 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, individual earnings in Phillips suburb stand out at the 95th percentile nationally ($1,342 weekly). Income brackets indicate that 47.2% of residents (3,199 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the surrounding region where 34.3% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income in Phillips suburb, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 68th percentile nationally. The area'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

In Phillip, as per the latest Census evaluation, 0.1% of dwellings were houses while 99.9% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's dwelling structure which comprised 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Phillip was at 13.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.4% and rented ones at 50.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,608, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure stood at $440, slightly higher than the Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Phillip's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,608 compared to Australia's average of $1,863. Conversely, rents in Phillip were substantially higher at $440 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 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 2.5.

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

Phillip's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 60.1% hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 46.8%. This educational advantage positions Phillip strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead with 34.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 19.5% and graduate diplomas at 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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 96 routes, facilitating 7,858 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 160 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Phillip's residential nature. The dominant transport mode is car at 65%, followed by bus at 16% and walking at 15%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 9.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,122 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 182 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Phillip is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Phillip's health outcomes are above average based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence for both young and old age cohorts. The prevalence of common health conditions is low in these groups.

Approximately 63% of Phillip's total population (4,265 people) has private health cover, which is higher than the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues affect 9.5% of residents and asthma impacts 7.6%, while 75.1% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. The under-65 population in Phillip has better than average health outcomes. Only 9.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (616 people), lower than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors in Phillip are particularly strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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 main religion in Phillip, comprising 35.9% of people. Hinduism is overrepresented in Phillip, making up 11.2%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (19.3%), Other (18.8%), and Australian (15.9%). Notably, Filipino (4.8%) and Spanish (0.9%) are overrepresented, while Korean is slightly above regional averages at 1.3%.

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

Phillip's median age at 33 years is slightly below the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and notably lower than the national median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Phillip has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (33.8%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.2%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly above the national average of 14.4%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 17.3% to 19.2%, while the proportion of those aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 36.1% to 33.8% and the share of those aged 15 to 24 has dropped from 11.1% to 9.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that Phillip's age profile will change significantly. The population aged 35 to 44 is expected to grow by 754 people (58%), increasing from 1,301 to 2,056.