St George (Qld)

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population for St George's suburb is around 3,151 people. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 3,130 people, indicating a rise of 21 individuals (0.7%). AreaSearch validated this estimate by examining ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and identifying 15 new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 0.30 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed about 71.0% of overall population gains recently.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data from 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. Post-2032 and for areas not covered by this data, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for age cohorts. By 2041, the suburb's population is projected to decrease by 321 persons overall, but the 25-34 age group is anticipated to grow by 71 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 three new dwellings approved annually over the past five years from 2017 to present. This totals eighteen dwellings. The low development levels reflect St George's rural nature, where housing needs drive development rather than market demand.

Note that the small sample size can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics. St George has shown less construction activity compared to the Rest of Qld. Its development pattern is also below national averages. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, aligning with rural living preferences for space and privacy.

The estimated population per dwelling approval in St George is 1256 people. Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures, which could benefit potential buyers.

St George has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project expected to impact the region: Ampol Residual Land Portfolio at 104 Victoria Street, St George. Other notable projects include Arrow Energy Surat Gas Project in Queensland, Southern Rez, and the Queensland New South Wales Interconnector.

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Employment performance in St George has been broadly consistent with national averages

St George's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with diverse industry representation. The unemployment rate was 4.2% as of June 2025, having grown by 3.7% in the previous year according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

There were 1,727 residents employed at this time, with an unemployment rate 0.2% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was fairly standard at 62.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries for employment among St George residents were agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area had a particular specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 6.2 times the regional level, while professional & technical services were under-represented at 1.4% compared to Rest of Qld's 5.1%.

Employment opportunities appeared limited locally, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 3.7% alongside labour force growth of 5.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 2.0 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8%, labour force expand by 2.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 provide further insight into potential future demand within St George. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with industry-specific growth rates varying significantly. 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

St George's median income among taxpayers was $47,631 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $57,295 during the same period. This compares to figures for Rest of Qld's of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $54,295 (median) and $65,311 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, personal income ranks at the 44th percentile ($776 weekly), while household income sits at the 28th percentile. Distribution data shows that 30.8% of locals (970 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. Housing costs are manageable with 88.4% retained, 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

St George's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.4% houses and 8.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro Qld had 90.3% houses and 9.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in St George was at 31.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.9% and rented ones at 41.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,224, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in St George was $210, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $230. Nationally, St George's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 68.7% of all households, consisting of 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 making up 2.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Queensland.

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

The area's university qualification rate of 15.9% is significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.8%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (27.6%).

Educational participation is notably high at 30.3%, including primary education (13.3%), secondary education (9.6%), and tertiary education (2.6%). St George's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 488 students, with varied educational conditions (ICSEA: 863). Education provision is balanced with 2 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in St George is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

St George faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~1,572 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 9.8% and 8.6% of residents respectively. A total of 69.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of Qld average of 67.6%. The area has 16.4% of residents aged 65 and over (516 people), which is lower than the 18.2% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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. The predominant religion in St George was Christianity, comprising 66.6%, compared to the regional average of 64.6%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (33.7%), English (25.5%), and Australian Aboriginal (15.9%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 6.7%.

Notably, certain ethnic groups had different representations: German was overrepresented at 3.8% compared to the regional average of 5.3%, Sri Lankan was present at 0.2% while it was not represented regionally, and Samoan was also present at 0.1% where it was not represented regionally.

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 Rest of Qld's average of 41 but aligns with Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 25-34 has a strong representation at 16.0% compared to Rest of Qld, while the 35-44 cohort is less prevalent at 10.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 25 to 34 age group grew from 13.5% to 16.0%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 13.4% to 11.2% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 13.9% to 12.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in St George, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 8%, reaching 544 people from 504. Conversely, the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.