St George (Qld)

St George has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of the suburb of St George's as of May 2026 is around 3140. This reflects an increase of 10 people from the 2021 Census figure of 3130 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 3138, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 0.30 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 71% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied for each age cohort. Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population by 327 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 40 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in St George, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

St George has had minimal construction activity with three new dwellings approved annually on average over the past five years, totalling 16. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area where housing needs drive development rather than market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly influence annual growth statistics.

St George's construction activity is notably lower than Rest of Qld and below national averages. Recent building activity consists solely of detached dwellings, aligning with rural living preferences for space and privacy. With an estimated 1256 people per dwelling approval, the area has a quiet development environment. Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures in St George, benefiting potential buyers.

With population projections showing stability or decline, St George should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

St George 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 one major project likely affecting the region: Ampol Residual Land Portfolio - 104 Victoria Street, St George. Other notable projects include Arrow Energy Surat Gas Project in Queensland, Southern Refinery (Queensland), and the Queensland-New South Wales Interconnector. The following list details those most relevant to the area.

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St George has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

St George's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 5.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.3%. As of December 2025, 1,729 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is 1.1% higher than Regional Queensland's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in St George is 72.3%, compared to Regional Queensland's 64.5%. According to Census responses, 11.6% of residents work from home. Key industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share 6.2 times the regional level, but has a lower representation in professional & technical services at 1.4% compared to Regional Queensland's 5.1%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 3.3% while labour force grew by 6.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 2.5 percentage points. This compares to Regional Queensland where employment grew by 0.7%, labour force expanded by 1.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within St George, with national employment projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to St George's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.3% over five years and 11.8% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The suburb of St George's had a lower than average national income level according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $47,631 and the average income stood at $57,295. This compares to figures for Regional Qld which were $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $53,042 (median) and $63,804 (average) as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 showed personal income ranked at the 44th percentile with a weekly income of $776, while household income was at the 28th percentile. Income distribution showed that 30.8% of locals (967 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the broader area's 31.7%. Housing costs took up 11.6% of income, leaving disposable income below average at the 34th percentile.

St George is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in St George, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 91.4% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in St George was 31.9%, similar to Regional Qld's level. Dwellings were either mortgaged (26.9%) or rented (41.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,224, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in St George was $210, compared to Regional Qld's $345 and the national figure of $375. Nationally, St George's median monthly mortgage repayment was significantly lower at $1,224 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

St George has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 68.7% of all households, including 27.6% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 12.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.3%, with lone person households at 28.7% and group households at 2.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Regional Queensland average.

St George faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 15.9%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.8%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (27.6%). Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.3% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in St George is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in St George, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~1,567 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (9.8%) and arthritis (8.6%). 69.3% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. As of 2021, 16.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (527 people), lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present additional challenges, with national rankings higher than those of the general population.

St George is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

St George's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with its population comprising 86.6% citizens, 92.6% born in Australia, and 95.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in St George, accounting for 66.6% of its population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The top three ancestry groups in St George are Australian (33.7%), English (25.5%), and Australian Aboriginal (15.9%).

These percentages are substantially higher than the regional averages: Australian at 26.5%, English at 24.8%, and Australian Aboriginal at 3.9%. Notably, German ancestry is overrepresented in St George at 3.8% compared to 4.7% regionally, while Sri Lankan (0.2%) and Samoan (0.1%) ancestries are also present but not as prevalent as the regional averages of 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively.

St George's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in St George is 38 years, which is slightly below Regional Queensland's average of 41 but aligns with Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 16.0% of the population, higher than Regional Qld's percentage, while the 75-84 cohort makes up 5.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 25-34 age group increased from 13.5% to 16.0%, the 45-54 cohort decreased from 13.4% to 10.8%, and the 5-14 group fell from 13.9% to 12.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in St George. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 43 people, reaching 94 from 65, and the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 50% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 35-44 and 65-74 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.