St Andrews (NSW)

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of St Andrews (NSW) statistical area (Lv2) is around 5,544 as of Nov 2025. This reflects a decrease of 241 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,785 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,475 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,665 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, St Andrews (NSW) demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, outpacing the state's average. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, St Andrews (NSW) is expected to increase by just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with an expected increase of 510 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 16.2% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in St Andrews is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

St Andrews has seen approximately one dwelling receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated six homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY-26. Commercial development approvals this year amount to $1.2 million.

Compared to Greater Sydney, St Andrews has significantly less development activity. New construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings but has accelerated recently. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 50% detached houses and 50% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from the current 95% houses. St Andrews reflects a highly mature market with around 2366 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, St Andrews is expected to grow by 900 residents. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Looking ahead, St Andrews is expected to grow by 900 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

St Andrews has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. Five projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Minto Industry Park, Minto Multicultural Community Centre Enhancement, Kirkham Lane Improvements, and Greater Macarthur Growth Area - Glenfield to Macarthur Corridor. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market in St Andrews demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

St Andrews has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.2%, with estimated employment growth of 5.5% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 3144 residents are employed, aligning with Greater Sydney's 4.2% unemployment rate but having a workforce participation rate of 57.4%, slightly below Greater Sydney's 60%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level, but shows lower representation in professional & technical services at 4.6% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts.

Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 5.5%, matching labour force growth and keeping unemployment stable. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's 2.1% employment rise, 2.4% labour force growth, and 0.2 percentage point unemployment increase. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2260 jobs, with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. National unemployment is 4.3%. 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, but sector-specific projections suggest St Andrews' employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of St Andrews had a median taxpayer income of $52,864 and an average of $59,045 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below the national average, compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,043. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% would be approximately $57,548 (median) and $64,276 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 55th percentile ($1,837 weekly), while personal income is at the 37th percentile. Distribution data shows that 39.0% of residents (2,162 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, consistent with broader regional trends of 30.9%. High housing costs consume 17.0% of income, leaving disposable income at the 55th percentile.

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

St Andrews' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.0% houses and 4.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Andrews stood at 29.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.7% and rented ones at 24.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's $2,100. The median weekly rent figure was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $380. Nationally, St Andrews' mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 81.9% of all households, including 40.8% couples with children, 22.1% couples without children, and 16.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 18.1%, with lone person households at 16.3% and group households making up 1.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Educational outcomes in St Andrews fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 18.4%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (26.4%). Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (11.7%), secondary education (8.6%), and tertiary education (3.8%).

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

The analysis of public transport in St Andrews shows that there are currently 27 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 35 individual routes providing service to the community. Each week, these routes collectively facilitate 1,213 passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in St Andrews is rated as excellent, with residents typically located an average of 143 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 173 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 44 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in St Andrews are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

St Andrews' health indicators show lower-than-average results. Common health conditions are common among its general population but higher than the national average for older cohorts.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~2,789 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.5 and 8.4% of residents respectively. 68.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.3%. As of 2021, 14.7% of St Andrews' residents are aged 65 and over (814 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

St Andrews was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

St Andrews has a high level of cultural diversity, with 32.9% of its population born overseas and 33.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in St Andrews, comprising 55.8% of the population. However, Islam is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 12.3% of St Andrews' population versus 12.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (21.8%), English (18.7%), and Other (17.3%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences in representation: Spanish is overrepresented at 1.1% compared to the regional average of 0.7%, Samoan is represented at 1.8% versus 2.4%, and Filipino at 3.9% versus 3.3%.

St Andrews's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At 36 years, St Andrews's median age is nearly matching the Greater Sydney average of 37. This is modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, St Andrews has a higher concentration of 55-64 residents at 13.6%, but fewer 25-34 year-olds at 12.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.7% to 13.5% of the population. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.1%. Demographic modeling suggests St Andrews's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75-84 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 107%, adding 219 residents to reach 425. In contrast, both 0-4 and 5-14 age groups will see reduced numbers.