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Population
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 ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the estimated population of the suburb of St Andrews (NSW) is around 5,529 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 5,785 people, indicating a drop of 256 individuals or approximately 4.4%. The latest estimate of 5,488 residents was derived by AreaSearch following analysis of the June 2025 ABS ERP data release and validation of seven new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,658 persons per square kilometre, placing St Andrews in the upper quartile compared to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 66% of overall population gains in recent periods.
AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a 2022 base year, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, the suburb of St Andrews is expected to increase by approximately 441 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of around 7.2% over the 16-year period.
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Development
The level of residential development activity in St Andrews is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows St Andrews has received approximately one dwelling approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling around six homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY-26. The area's population decline suggests new supply has likely met demand, offering buyers good choice.
Additionally, $1.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating St Andrews' residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, St Andrews has significantly less development activity, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years.
Nationally, the area's activity is below average, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, St Andrews is expected to grow by 400 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.
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Development applications around St Andrews (NSW)
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Infrastructure
St Andrews has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A total of five projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable 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 projects likely to be most relevant.
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Campbelltown Sport and Health Centre of Excellence
A 33 million dollar integrated high-performance training and community health facility at the Campbelltown Sports Precinct. Developed in partnership with Western Sydney University, Wests Tigers, and Macarthur FC, it serves as a hub for sports science, elite athlete development, and community health services. The facility includes a public gymnasium, aquatic recovery zones, specialist medical tenancies, and multipurpose education spaces. It also functions as a clinical placement site for university students in medicine, nursing, and sports science.
Greater Macarthur Growth Area - Glenfield to Macarthur Corridor
The Greater Macarthur Growth Area is a strategic state-led initiative delivering up to 58,000 new homes and 40,000 jobs by 2040. The 2026 updates confirm the Greater Macarthur and Wilton Infrastructure Plan is active to sequence roads, water, and schools. Key progress includes the Appin (Part) and North Appin precincts, which were on public exhibition until late 2025 to provide over 15,000 homes. Landcom is actively progressing Macarthur Gardens North and Glenfield precincts, with the South West Sydney Rail Planning business case for the extension from Bradfield to Macarthur scheduled for completion in mid-2026.
Campbelltown Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2
The $632 million redevelopment has transformed Campbelltown Hospital into a major tertiary facility. Key features include a new 12-storey clinical services building, a significantly expanded emergency department, and state-of-the-art intensive care and operating theatres. The project uniquely integrated mental health services into the main hospital campus, featuring a seven-storey unit designed for trauma-informed care. Additional enhancements include new nuclear medicine, dental services, and expanded women's and children's health facilities including modern birthing suites.
Prospect South to Macarthur (ProMac)
A major Sydney Water drinking water network expansion program supporting the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and South West Growth Area. The project involved installing 22km of large-diameter trunk water mains, constructing three new pumping stations, five rechlorination plants, and significant reservoir upgrades. Key components include two new 24ML reservoirs at Oran Park and a rebuilt 6ML reservoir at Currans Hill, providing 100ML in additional storage capacity to improve drought resilience and service over 84,000 future dwellings.
Bradfield to Leppington/Glenfield Future Rail Connection (South West Rail Link Extension)
The project involves the development of a final business case and corridor preservation for a rail extension linking Bradfield City Centre (Aerotropolis) to the existing network at Leppington and Glenfield. In March 2025, the Australian Government announced a $1 billion investment to secure these future rail corridors, facilitating future Metro or Sydney Trains network extensions. The link is designed to provide residents in the South West Growth Area with direct rail access to the Western Sydney International Airport and the broader Sydney rail network. Current work includes market interaction processes to engage with industry on delivery methodologies and risk management.
South West Sydney Rail Planning - Business Case
Business case and corridor preservation program for future south west Sydney rail connections between Bradfield and Leppington/Glenfield, and between Bradfield and Campbelltown/Macarthur. The work will consider heavy rail and light rail options, detailed design, economic assessment and cost estimation to inform a future investment decision, and is linked to preserving corridors for future Metro or Sydney Trains extensions serving Western Sydney International Airport and surrounding growth areas.
Minto Resource Recovery Facility
The Minto Resource Recovery Facility, operated by CR Plus, processes up to 450,000 tonnes per annum of construction and demolition waste into high-quality recycled materials. It features advanced crushing technology with 30% fewer emissions, on-site water recycling, and accepts bricks, concrete, and bitumen. The facility opened in 2024 to enhance sustainability and efficiency in Sydney's southwest.
Ingleburn Town Centre Transformation Project
This project will deliver a transformational Town Centre beautification and cultural art infrastructure program, including lighting, safety, greening, event readiness, public art, traffic management, and amenity improvements in the Ingleburn Town Centre, in partnership with the Ingleburn Chamber of Commerce. It aims to create streets and spaces that foster civic participation, increase visitation, and improve the viability and sustainability of the Town Centre.
Employment
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. The unemployment rate as of December 2025 was 4.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.1% based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.
As of December 2025, 2943 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was in line with Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 29.3% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. Professional & technical employs only 4.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 5.1% while labour force increased by 5.2%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to St Andrews's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.
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Income
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis
The median taxpayer income in St Andrews is $52,864, with an average of $59,045, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below the national average of $60,817 and $83,043 respectively in Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $58,320 (median) and $65,138 (average). Census data shows household income ranks at the 55th percentile with a weekly income of $1,837, while personal income is at the 37th percentile. In St Andrews, 39.0% of the population (2,156 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 17.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 55th percentile.
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Housing
St Andrews is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
The latest Census evaluated dwelling structures in St Andrews with 95.0% houses and 4.9% other dwellings, compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Andrews was 29.2%, similar to Sydney metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.7% and rented dwellings at 24.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Andrews was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in St Andrews was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, St Andrews' mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $400 compared to the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
St Andrews features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 18.1%, consisting of 16.3% lone person households and 1.7% group households. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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Local Schools & Education
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 such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 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%).
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Transport analysis in St Andrews indicates 27 active public transport stops, served by 35 routes offering 1,213 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent accessibility, with an average distance of 143 meters to the nearest stop. Most commuters travel outward from this residential area. Car remains the primary mode at 88%, while train use stands at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above regional norms. A significant 29.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census).
Service frequency across all routes averages 173 trips daily, equating to approximately 44 weekly trips per stop.
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Health
Health performance in St Andrews is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts
St Andrews faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (around 2782 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.
The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.5% and 8.4% of residents respectively. However, 68.0% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents show a higher than average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 15.0% of residents aged 65 and over (829 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
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. The predominant religion in St Andrews is Christianity, accounting for 55.8% of the population. Islam is notably overrepresented, comprising 12.3%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.
In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (21.8%), English (18.7%), and Other (17.3%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Spanish at 1.1% in St Andrews versus 0.6% regionally, Samoan at 1.8% versus 0.5%, and Filipino at 3.9% versus 2.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
St Andrews's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
St Andrews's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years. It is slightly below Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, St Andrews has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.9%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 grew from 12.7% to 14.0%, while the 25-34 cohort declined from 13.6% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests St Andrews's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 72%, adding 154 residents to reach 370. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 51% of population growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to experience population declines.