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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
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St George (Qld) has an estimated 3,140 residents. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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In the suburb of St George (Qld), the population stands at approximately 3,140 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with validated new address data. This represents an addition of 10 people (0.3%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,130 people. That adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 3,138 determined via the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 11 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. At 0.30 persons per square kilometer, population density remains low, offering generous space per resident.
Natural increase provided the primary impetus for local demographic expansion, generating around 71.0% of recent population additions. Demographic modeling for the suburb of St George (Qld) incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections released in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022). For years beyond 2032 or locations outside that scope, 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 series based on 2021 numbers are referenced. Because state figures omit cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-bracket growth weights derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 benchmarks). Under this framework, the suburb of St George (Qld) is forecast to undergo an overall population contraction of 342 persons by 2041. Even so, certain age segments are set to expand, most notably the 25 to 34 age bracket, which is slated to increase by 37 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building activity in St George remains sparse, registering an average of 3 approvals per year (totalling 16 approvals over five years). Such modest construction figures align with the location's rural setting, in which building activity responds predominantly to distinct local residential requirements instead of widespread market demand. Given this limited transaction volume, individual building applications can create noticeable swings in annual rates and comparative metrics. Building volumes in St George sit considerably below the levels seen across Rest of Qld and trail countrywide benchmarks by a wide margin. Recent residential approvals have comprised standalone houses exclusively, emphasizing family dwellings tailored for residents pursuing rural surroundings and space.
A ratio of roughly 697 people per dwelling approval underlines the area's subdued development pace. Given that demographic projections point toward a stable or shrinking population base, St George is likely to experience easing residential demand pressures, offering favorable conditions for prospective property purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around St George (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside St George (Qld), worth an estimated $2 million. A further 37 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.11 billion. 9 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning policies, major civil works, and infrastructure upgrades exert a decisive influence on local economic and social outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 1 key project positioned to influence the locality. Notable regional developments encompass the Ampol Residual Land Portfolio - 104 Victoria Street, St George, Arrow Energy Surat Gas Project, Queensland Southern Rez, and Queensland New South Wales Interconnector.
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Ampol Residual Land Portfolio - 104 Victoria Street, St George
Vacant 3,041 sqm former Ampol service station site in St George town centre, offered as part of a 13-site national Ampol Residual Land Portfolio. The site has undergone comprehensive remediation including removal of underground fuel infrastructure and is considered development-ready. Zoned for commercial use, the site is marketed by Cushman and Wakefield via Expressions of Interest (closing 25 June 2025) for redevelopment across retail, mixed-use, commercial or other uses. Agents are Daniel Cullinane and Patrick Birchley of Cushman and Wakefield Investment Sales.
Community Housing Limited Roma Social Housing
A social housing project by Community Housing Limited (CHL) aimed at providing affordable rental accommodation for vulnerable community members in Roma. The development includes various housing types to address the local shortage of public and social housing, integrated with community facilities.
Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of Roma's Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre into an inclusive regional aquatic facility. The project includes demolition of the existing pools, an 8-lane 50-metre outdoor pool with grandstand seating, a 25-metre indoor program and lap pool, a 10-metre four-flume waterslide tower, zero-depth splash pad, toddler pool, water play area, new entry building with kiosk and multipurpose room, accessible amenities, indoor changerooms, shaded areas, swim club facilities and supporting plant. Construction commenced in April 2025 and the centre is on track to open for the 2026 summer school holidays.
Roma Hospital Redevelopment
New $116.6 million state-of-the-art hospital featuring 22 beds, two birthing suites, two operating theatres, increased outpatient capacity, and world-class health facilities serving south west Queensland
Bowen Street Roma Priority Development Area
A priority development area that has developed the Clearview Rise residential estate, providing 372 residential lots to support housing growth and community expansion in Roma. The estate is sold out and listed as a past project by Economic Development Queensland.
Roma Airport General Aviation Apron Upgrade
Upgrade of general aviation apron facilities at Roma Airport including runway improvements, taxiway enhancements, and aircraft parking bay upgrades to support regional aviation services
Gunsynd Solar Farm
The Gunsynd Solar Farm is a renewable energy project comprising of a 111MW DC / 94 MW AC solar field, located approximately 15km from the beautiful community of Goondiwindi, in the Darling Downs region of Queensland. Once operational, Gunsynd Solar is poised to contribute to Queensland's increasingly renewable energy landscape. With a capacity to produce up to 250 gigawatt hours annually, the project will abate approximately 150,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, contributing substantially to the region's sustainability efforts.
Goondiwindi Hydrogen
The Goondiwindi Regional Council, in partnership with The Hydrogen Collective (H2C), is developing a renewable hydrogen production facility at the Goondiwindi wastewater treatment plant. The facility uses a 2.5 MW solar array and wastewater to produce green hydrogen via alkaline electrolysis for local agricultural and industrial customers, with oxygen byproduct enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency. Stage 1 includes a 2 MW electrolyser producing approximately 300 tonnes of hydrogen per annum, with longer-term potential for up to 50 MW of capacity producing 8,000 tonnes per annum.First production during commissioning occurred in mid-December 2025, with full operations expected in Q1 2026.
1,694 residents of St George (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,786. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 71.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,596, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local job market in St George features a mix of white and blue collar occupations across multiple industries, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 5.2% and steady hiring conditions across the prior year according to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,694, while local joblessness exceeds Regional Qld's 3.9% by 1.2%. Labor force participation is particularly robust at 71.7%, well above the 64.2% recorded for Regional Qld. Census records indicate that only 11.6% of workers operated from home, though Covid-19 restrictions during that period must be noted.
Local employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Agricultural, forestry, and fishing operations are exceptionally prominent, capturing a workforce proportion 6.2 times that of the broader region. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, engaging just 1.4% of local workers compared to 5.1% across Regional Qld. Comparing Census resident numbers with the working population suggests local job opportunities remain limited within the immediate area. AreaSearch aggregations of ABS and SALM metrics indicate that throughout the 12 months to March 2026, local employment held flat with no net change, whereas the labor pool grew by 2.1%, lifting unemployment by 2.0 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld recorded employment expansion of 0.1% alongside labor force growth of 0.3%, corresponding to an uptick of 0.1 percentage point. Future workplace demand can also be evaluated through national Mar-26 projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia. Across Australia, total employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry trajectories vary widely. Applying these sectoral forecasts across St George's specific employment distribution indicates potential local job increases of 5.3% over five years and 11.8% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighting model for illustrative review that excludes local population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St George (Qld) is $1,399 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $776 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,631 a year against an average of $57,295. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO tax records for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in St George recorded a median income of $47,631 and an average income of $57,295. These metrics trail national levels as well as the Regional Qld figures of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 11.36% since financial year 2023 produces estimated levels of $53,042 for median income and $63,804 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual earnings at the 44th percentile ($776 weekly) and household income at the 28th percentile.
Furthermore, 30.8% of local earners (967 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely tracking the 31.7% regional rate. Residents retain 88.4% of earnings after housing costs, while overall disposable income ranks in the 34th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St George (Qld) had 1,132 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 1% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 41% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $210 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,224 a month. Rent absorbs 15.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that separate houses account for 91.4% of dwellings in St George, with the remaining 8.5% comprising apartments, semi-detached properties, and other residential types, whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Fully owned homes represent 31.9% of all properties, aligning with the regional norm, alongside 26.9% mortgaged properties and 41.1% rental accommodation. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,224, compared with $1,655 in Regional Qld and $1,863 nationally. Median weekly rents were registered at $210, well under the regional figure of $345 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St George (Qld) counted 1,132 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 68.7%, broken down into couples without children (27.7%), couples with children (27.6%), and single parent households (12.2%). The remaining 31.3% of living arrangements are non-family households, including single-person residences at 28.7% and group households at 2.4%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.5 people, identical to the Regional Qld norm.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.9% of adults in St George (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 12.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 27.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 488 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 863 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in the area is comparatively low, with university qualifications held by 15.9% of residents versus the countrywide benchmark of 30.4%, creating clear scope for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees form the primary higher education credential at 12.4%, alongside graduate diplomas at 1.8% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.7%. Meanwhile, technical and trade credentials are widespread: 36.1% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational training qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (27.6%). Community educational involvement is prominent, with 30.3% of the population actively attending formal educational programs. This cohort includes 13.3% enrolled in primary school, 9.6% participating in secondary schooling, and 2.6% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around St George (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.3% of residents in St George (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease indicators highlight notable health challenges in St George, with recurring health issues affecting both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance participation is moderate, covering approximately 50% of residents (~1,567 people). This rate falls below the Regional Qld benchmark of 52.5% and the national figure of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most widespread medical conditions locally, impacting 9.8 and 8.6% of residents respectively, while 69.3% of residents reported having no medical ailments, outperforming the Regional Qld rate of 67.6%. Working-age community members display elevated rates of chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 16.8% of the local population (527 people), below the 20.3% share across Regional Qld. Health challenges among older demographics remain pronounced, tracking higher against national averages than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
St George (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 92.6% of residents, with 4.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.7%) and English (25.5%). 15.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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St George exhibits relatively uniform cultural demographics, with Australian citizens comprising 86.6% of the population, 92.6% born in Australia, and 95.6% speaking solely English in home environments. Christianity represents the predominant faith, practiced by 66.6% of residents compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. When examining parental birthplaces, Australian heritage is the leading background at 33.7% of the community (notably exceeding the regional figure of 26.5%), followed by English ancestry at 25.5%, and Australian Aboriginal heritage at 15.9% (considerably above the 3.9% regional rate). Other notable ethnic representations include German ancestry at 3.8% (against 4.7% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.2% (versus 0.1%), and Samoan at 0.1% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St George (Qld) is 38. 27.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age profile in St George is comparatively young alongside Regional Qld. Updated August 2026 figures show that 33.1% of community members are aged 0 - 24, whereas Regional Qld registers 29.6%. Seniors aged 65+ account for 16.8% locally compared with 20.4% regionally. The median age remains at 38, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 3 years lower than the regional Census median of 41. The 45 - 64 age bracket has dropped from 26.9% at Census time to an estimated 24.3%. Looking forward to 2041, the 25 - 44 demographic is anticipated to generate the bulk of local population expansion, gaining 19 residents (2%) to reach 839, while younger age cohorts and middle-aged to young retiree groups are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St George (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,130 at the 2021 Census → 3,140 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32639). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.