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

As of Nov 2025, the population of St Andrews NSW is estimated at around 5891, showing an increase of 106 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5785. This increase reflects AreaSearch's estimation based on the resident population of 5846 from the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. The current population density is approximately 2832 persons per square kilometer, placing St Andrews in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Over the past decade, ending Dec 2021, St Andrews has exhibited resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, outperforming the state average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are used. Looking ahead, population projections indicate that St Andrews is expected to increase by around 503 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 9.3% over the 17-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, St Andrews has received approximately four dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years ending 2021. This totals an estimated twenty homes. As of FY-26, no approvals have been recorded yet.

The area has experienced population decline, with new supply likely meeting demand and offering varied housing options to buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $285,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing choices for buyers compared to Greater Sydney. St Andrews has significantly less development activity than Greater Sydney, with 90.0% fewer approvals per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, although building activity has increased in recent years. However, it remains below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points.

This marks a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 95.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. St Andrews has around 739 people per dwelling approval, indicating a highly mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, St Andrews is projected to grow by 546 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

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

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include Minto Industry Park, Minto Multicultural Community Centre Enhancement, Kirkham Lane Improvements, and Greater Macarthur Growth Area - Glenfield to Macarthur Corridor. The list below details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in St Andrews remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

St Andrews has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 4.2% in June 2025, matching Greater Sydney's rate, while employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.9%.

As of that date, 3,116 residents were employed. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.6% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 4.9%, while labour force grew by 5.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures: employment rose by 2.6%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to St Andrews' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

St Andrews has a median taxpayer income of $52,864 and an average income of $59,045 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Using Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $59,530 (median) and $66,491 (average) as of September 2025. 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 (2,297 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, consistent with broader regional trends showing 30.9% in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.0% of income, but strong earnings place 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.0% houses and 4.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to 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 dwellings at 24.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,100. Median weekly rent in St Andrews was $400, compared to Sydney metro's $380. Nationally, St Andrews' mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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 constitute the remaining 18.1%, with lone person households at 16.3% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, 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 prevalent, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (26.4%). Educational participation is high at 29.8%, comprising 11.7% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education.

St Andrews Public School serves the area with an enrollment of 765 students. The school focuses on primary education, with ICSEA score of 996, indicating typical Australian school conditions. School places per 100 residents are 13.0, below the regional average of 17.1.

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

St Andrews has 24 active public transport stops in operation, serving a variety of bus routes. These stops are served by 35 individual routes that together facilitate 1,093 weekly passenger trips. The town's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing 143 meters away from the nearest transport stop.

On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 156 trips per day, equating to approximately 45 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 below-average results, with common health conditions prevalent among its general population at levels somewhat typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts.

Approximately half of the total population, around 2,964 people, has private health cover. The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.5% and 8.4% of residents respectively. 68.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.3% in Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 14.7%, or 865 people, are aged 65 and over. Health outcomes for seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

St Andrews 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 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, making up 55.8% of the population. Islam is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 12.3% 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 at 1.1% versus the regional average of 0.7%, Samoan 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

St Andrews's median age is nearly 37 years, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 38 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, St Andrews has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.1%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.7% to 13.5%, while the 25-34 age group has declined from 13.6% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests St Andrews's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 95%, adding 206 residents to reach 424. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 52% of population growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to experience population declines.