St George (Qld)

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

The population of the suburb of St George (Qld) is estimated to be around 3,152 as of Feb 2026, based on analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 3,130 people, representing a rise of 22 individuals (0.7%). The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 3,142 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in Jun 2024 and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of approximately 0.30 persons per square kilometer. The primary driver for population growth in the area has been natural growth, contributing around 71.0% 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 used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Looking ahead, population trends indicate a decline over time. According to current methodology, the suburb's population is projected to decrease by 321 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 25 to 34 age group, which is projected to increase by 73 people.

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

St George has seen minimal construction activity with 3 new dwellings approved annually over the past five years (2017-2021), totalling 16. This low development level 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 national averages. All recent building activity consists of detached dwellings, aligning with rural living preferences for space and privacy. As of 2021, the estimated population per dwelling approval is 1256 people. Population projections indicate stability or decline in St George, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

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

St George has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project that may affect this region: Ampol Residual Land Portfolio - 104 Victoria Street, St George. Other key projects include Arrow Energy Surat Gas Project, Queensland Southern Rez, and 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 has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Its unemployment rate is 4.9%. Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 3.1%.

As of September 2025, 1,725 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is 0.8% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in St George is 72.5%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 11.6% of residents work from home. Key industries are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has a particularly high employment share at 6.2 times the regional level. However, professional & technical jobs are under-represented, with only 1.4% of St George's workforce compared to 5.1% in Rest of Qld. The area may have limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, while labour force grew by 6.6%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 3.2 percentage points. This compares to Rest of Qld where employment grew by 1.7%, labour force expanded by 2.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to St George's employment mix suggests 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 has an income level lower than the national average, according to AreaSearch data aggregated from the latest ATO figures for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in St George's is $47,631, with an average income of $57,295. These figures compare to Rest of Qld's median and average incomes of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on a 9.91% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $52,351 (median) and $62,973 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, personal income ranks at the 44th percentile ($776 weekly), while household income sits at the 28th percentile. Income distribution shows that 30.8% of locals (970 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, similar to the broader area's 31.7% in the same category. Housing costs take up a manageable 11.6% of income, but disposable income is 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

The dwelling structure in St George, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 91.4% houses and 8.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in St George was at 31.9%, similar to Non-Metro Qld. Dwellings were either mortgaged (26.9%) or rented (41.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,224, below the Non-Metro Qld average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was $210, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, St George's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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 average for the Rest of Qld.

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 at 30.3%, with 13.3% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

St George faces significant health challenges, as per AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low, at approximately 50% of the total population (~1,573 people), compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (9.8%) and arthritis (8.6%). 69.3% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Working-age residents have above-average chronic health condition prevalence. As of 2021, 16.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (526 people), lower than the 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present notable challenges, with national rankings higher than those for 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 86.6% of its population being citizens, 92.6% born in Australia, and 95.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in St George, comprising 66.6%, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.7%), English (25.5%), and Australian Aboriginal (15.9%).

These percentages were substantially higher than the regional averages of 26.5%, 24.0%, and 3.9% respectively. Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 3.8% in St George compared to 4.7% regionally, while Sri Lankan (0.2%) and Samoan (0.1%) were also slightly overrepresented.

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

St George's median age is 37 years, which is significantly below the Rest of Qld average of 41 years and essentially aligned with the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, the 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented at 16.4% in St George's, while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 11.0%. Following the Census conducted on 28 August 2021, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 13.5% to 16.4% of St George's population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.4% to 10.4%, and the 5 to 14 age group dropped from 13.9% to 12.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that St George's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 44%, adding 26 residents to reach a total of 86. On the other hand, both the 35-44 and 65-74 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.