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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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Analysis of ABS demographic updates and recently confirmed residential locations by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of St George (Qld) has a resident count of approximately 3,140 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 10 people (0.3%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 3,130 residents. This shift is derived from an estimated local population of 3,138, determined by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP figures from June 2025 alongside 14 validated new addresses established after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 0.30 persons per square kilometer, which ensures substantial space for each resident.
Natural population changes were the primary driver of growth, accounting for approximately 71.0% of the total demographic expansion in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 locality. Where these are unavailable, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 based on 2021 numbers are implemented. Because these state-level figures lack age cohort divisions, AreaSearch applies age weightings aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections using a 2022 baseline. Looking ahead, these models project a reduction in the overall headcount for the suburb of St George (Qld), contracting by 327 persons by 2041. On the other hand, certain demographic brackets are expected to expand, particularly individuals aged 25 to 34, which should rise by 40 people. Refer to the age section for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential development in St George is minimal, with approvals averaging 3 new dwellings annually, totaling 17 dwellings over the five-year period. This limited activity reflects the rural character of the locality, where building projects generally respond to specific local requirements rather than broad market dynamics. Given the small number of projects, individual building initiatives can significantly alter yearly growth rates and relative statistics. Building activity in St George is substantially quieter than in the Rest of Qld, and the rate of construction lags far behind national benchmarks. Additionally, all recent building permits have been for detached houses, reinforcing a local preference for rural lifestyles that offer space and seclusion.
A ratio of 1255 people in the locality for every single housing approval highlights the quiet pace of local building development. With demographic forecasts indicating stable or shrinking numbers, St George is expected to experience less pressure on residential demand, which should benefit prospective 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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Local upgrades, major developments, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of regional outcomes. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include Ampol Residual Land Portfolio - 104 Victoria Street, St George, Arrow Energy Surat Gas Project, Queensland Southern Rez, and Queensland New South Wales Interconnector, with the details below focusing on those most relevant to the area.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
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.
1,699 residents of St George (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,792. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 71.1%. 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 2,593, 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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St George features a diverse workforce containing a mix of professional and industrial roles across varied sectors, a jobless rate of 5.2%, and stable employment patterns over the past twelve months, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 1,699 employed locals, while the unemployment rate sits 1.3% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and labor force participation is exceptionally high at 71.1% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a modest 11.6% of workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The workforce shows a strong concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with its share of employment reaching 6.2 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for just 1.4% of local workers compared to 5.1% in Regional Qld. Comparing Census employment data against the resident population suggests that local employment openings are somewhat limited. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the 12-month period saw a 0.2% rise in employment and a 2.3% increase in the labor force, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 2.0 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context for future demand in St George. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future opportunities. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will vary. Applying these trends to the local industry mix indicates that employment in St George could rise by 5.3% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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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Income levels in the suburb of St George are below national averages according to ATO statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Taxpayers in the area recorded a median income of $47,631 and an average income of $57,295, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Accounting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $53,042 for the median and $63,804 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes sit at the 44th percentile ($776 weekly), while household figures are at the 28th percentile.
Income distribution shows that the largest group, representing 30.8% of residents (967 people), falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the wider regional trend of 31.7% in this bracket. Housing expenses remain manageable with 88.4% of income kept, although disposable income is lower than average at 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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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in St George consisted of 91.4% standalone houses and 8.5% alternative options like townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in St George matched Regional Qld at 31.9%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (26.9%) or occupied by tenants (41.1%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,224, which is notably lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $210 compared to Regional Qld's $345.
On a national level, housing costs in St George are very affordable, sitting well below the Australian median mortgage payment of $1,863 and the national median rent 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 make up the majority of local households at 68.7%, which includes 27.6% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 12.2% single parent arrangements. The remaining 31.3% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 28.7% and group housing making up 2.4% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.5 people is equal to the Regional Qld average.
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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The locality presents educational disparities, with university degree completion rates (15.9%) sitting well below the national level of 30.4%. This highlights a clear need for targeted educational strategies. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 12.4%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.8% and postgraduate degrees at 1.7%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (27.6%). Engagement in learning is high, with 30.3% of local residents enrolled in an educational program. This group includes 13.3% attending primary school, 9.6% in high school, and 2.6% enrolled in higher education.
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
Transport Stops Detail
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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Health indicators point to notable challenges in St George, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, with common conditions visible across both younger and older generations. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering about 50% of the population (~1,567 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 9.8% and 8.6% of residents, while 69.3% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Residents of working age experience higher than average rates of long-term health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 16.8% of the local population (527 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld rate of 20.4%. Health profiles for older residents show some difficulties, with national comparisons ranking lower than the general 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 shows lower levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 86.6% of the population, 92.6% of residents born in Australia, and 95.6% speaking only English at home. The predominant faith is Christianity, adhered to by 66.6% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental birthplace, the primary ancestries in St George are Australian at 33.7%, which is higher than the regional rate of 26.5%, English at 25.5%, and Australian Aboriginal at 15.9%, which exceeds the regional average of 3.9%. Other distinct backgrounds include German at 3.8% of St George (compared to 4.7% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.2% (compared to 0.1%), and Samoan at 0.1% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St George (Qld) is 38. 27.9% 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 median age of 38 years in St George is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and matches the Australian average of 38 years. The 25 - 34 demographic has a strong presence at 16.0% compared to Regional Qld, while the 75 - 84 cohort is less common at 5.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 rose from 13.5% to 16.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.4% to 10.8%, and the 5 to 14 group decreased from 13.9% to 12.8%.
Forecasts for 2041 suggest major age shifts, with the 85+ bracket expected to grow by 43% (28 people) to reach 94 from 65. The collective cohorts aged 65+ are set to make up 50% of overall population growth, showing an aging local profile. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 and 65 to 74 brackets are projected to contract.
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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this 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 2 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 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 May 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.