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St Georges has an estimated 1,717 residents. That puts 2,453 residents on each square kilometre. 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch using ABS updates and verified post-Census address changes indicate that the suburb of St Georges has a residency of approximately 1,717 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 9 individuals (0.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 1,726 residents. This shift is calculated from an estimated local population of 1,714 established by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 7 newly confirmed addresses post-Census. With these figures, the suburb of St Georges has a density of 2,452 residents per square kilometer, placing it within the highest quartile among Australian regions analyzed by AreaSearch.
In recent times, the local population trend was almost exclusively sustained by arrival numbers from overseas. Projections for each SA2 territory released by Geoscience Australia and the ABS in 2024 (anchored to a 2022 baseline) are utilized by AreaSearch. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage, or for periods extending past 2032, calculations integrate the SA State Government's 2023 regional age-bracket projections (relying on 2021 baselines) through a system that aggregates and weights regional LGA expansion trends to SA2 levels. Over the projection horizon, this territory is modeled to align with the bottom quartile of nationwide growth rates. Projections suggest the suburb of St Georges will add 68 individuals by 2041, representing a long-term expansion of 3.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
51 new dwellings have been approved in St Georges over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 5.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals distributed from regional data show that St Georges averages approximately 10 approved residential builds annually. Cumulative totals show 51 approvals over the 5 fiscal periods spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with 2 recorded during FY-26 so far. Because local population numbers declined recently, this pace of additions has preserved balanced market dynamics with ample choices for buyers. New residential projects average a construction value of $945,000, illustrating a developer focus on high-end, premium housing. Commercial sector approvals reached $9.9 million in the current financial year, pointing to steady business-related development.
Adjusted per resident, construction approvals in St Georges align closely with the averages of Greater Adelaide, maintaining a balanced property market even as construction pace has cooled of late. Residential projects comprise 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% multi-unit designs or townhouses, which preserves the local suburban feel and provides options for buyers seeking standalone homes. With a ratio of roughly 343 residents for every building approval, St Georges displays low-density structural patterns. Looking forward, the local population is expected to rise by 65 individuals by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. Current building volumes indicate that supply will comfortably satisfy incoming housing demands, preserving favorable purchasing environments and potentially enabling growth ahead of baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around St Georges
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects close to St Georges, worth an estimated $600 million. 1 are already under construction and 1 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and retail. 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 infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions significantly shape regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects within the immediate area likely to impact local conditions. Relevant regional initiatives include the Estia Health Myrtle Bank Expansion, the SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, the Unley Cultural Hub, and Carmelite Retirement Living, with details provided in the following listings.
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Glenside by Cedar Woods
Masterplanned redevelopment of the former Glenside Hospital site into a residential community of about 1,200 homes, including apartments and townhomes, with retained heritage buildings, landscaped streets, community open space and links to the Adelaide Park Lands. Several apartment stages, including Banksia and Bloom stages, are complete, while Cedar Woods continues to deliver the remaining apartment precincts. A 2025 Planning and Design Code Amendment has increased permitted height in a localised north-west corner from 8 to 20 storeys, enabling up to about 200 additional homes, subject to future development application approval.
23 Riverdale Road Residential Development
Land Division (Torrens Title) to create 3 allotments from 1 existing allotment, construct 2 two-storey semi-detached dwellings with garages and verandahs and 1 two-storey storey detached dwelling with verandah and garage on boundary and combined fencing and retaining walls up to 2.6m in height.
Estia Health Myrtle Bank Expansion
Expansion of a luxury residential care facility involves building a two-storey structure with 46 beds connecting to the existing facility. The project aims to increase total beds to 118, adding four apartments.
Highgate Village Streetscape Upgrade
Stage 1 upgrade of the Highgate Village Business Precinct, including new footpath paving, garden beds, street furniture, shade trees, and improved pedestrian access.
Burnside Village Expansion
Major expansion of Burnside Village shopping center bringing luxury brands including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Coco Republic to Adelaide. Features premium retail spaces, dining precincts, and enhanced parking facilities in a $200 million redevelopment.
Ridge Park Master Plan
The City of Unley commenced the Master Plan process to explore the community's vision for Ridge Park and guide future improvements. The Plan's focus is improving junior sport services for a range of local clubs, schools, and associations. Council is also looking to strengthen the biodiversity and environmental values of the Park and to improving stormwater harvesting and reuse.
872 residents of St Georges are employed, from a labour force of 886. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 61.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,312, about 76% 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 labor pool is characterized by high levels of educational attainment, prominent professional services representation, a very low unemployment rate of 1.6%, and estimated job growth of 4.3% over the prior year, based on regional statistics aggregated by AreaSearch. Active workers numbered 872 as of March 2026, with the unemployment rate standing 2.2 percentage points lower than the Greater Adelaide mark of 3.8%. Labor participation is slightly depressed at 61.6% relative to the metropolitan average of 66.6%. Census files show that a modest 17.8% of the workforce operated from home, though this period coincided with pandemic-era lockouts.
Resident employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The professional & technical field exhibits particularly high concentration, matching 1.9 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, construction workers represent a small fraction at 4.8% of local labor, compared to 8.7% across Greater Adelaide. Comparisons between the working Census population and resident counts indicate that this highly residential suburb offers few localized job options. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, drawn from larger statistical regions, indicates that the 12-month period brought a 4.3% rise in employment and a 4.4% expansion in the labour force, while unemployment levels stayed virtually the same. Meanwhile, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 4.0%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts for May-25 provide additional context regarding future job demand in St Georges. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to St Georges's current employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 7.4% over five years and 15.1% over ten years (this calculation uses a simple weighting method for illustration and does not incorporate localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in St Georges is $2,414 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $982 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,365 a year against an average of $99,675. The average runs 68% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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The latest postcode-level ATO data from the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayer incomes in the suburb of St Georges rank in the highest percentile nationally, with a median of $59,365 and an average of $99,675. By comparison, Greater Adelaide registered a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since FY2023, current estimates suggest values of roughly $65,402 for the median and $109,812 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes high on the national scale, ranging from the 77th to the 88th percentiles.
The single largest earnings bracket contains 28.6% of residents (491 people) who receive over $4,000, contrasting with the wider metropolitan trend where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is largest at 31.8%. Household prosperity is highlighted by the 41.8% of homes earning more than $3,000 weekly, which underpins strong consumer demand. After meeting housing outlays, residents retain 87.1% of their earnings, indicating substantial disposable funds, and the local SEIFA financial ranking sits in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
St Georges had 605 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 0% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $495 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,800 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. 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 assessments show the housing profile of St Georges consists of 74.0% detached dwellings and 26.0% alternative options like townhouses and apartments, compared to 75.2% and 24.9% across the Adelaide metropolitan region. The home ownership rate is elevated at 49.1%, while mortgaged properties make up 38.4% and rentals account for 12.6%. The median mortgage cost is higher than the metropolitan norm at $2,800 monthly, and the median rent stands at $495 weekly, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,562 and $320. Nationwide, mortgage payments in St Georges exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rents remain well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
St Georges counted 605 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 80.0% of local households, with 41.4% being couples with children, 26.7% being couples without children, and 10.8% being single parents. The remaining 20.0% of households are non-family units, consisting of lone individuals at 18.3% and group housing setups at 1.6%. The typical household size of 2.8 individuals is larger than the Greater Adelaide median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.4% of adults in St Georges hold a university qualification, including 31.8% with a bachelor degree and 15.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 7.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Education outcomes in St Georges track well above broader averages, with 52.4% of residents aged 15 and over possessing a tertiary degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This dynamic prepares the population for knowledge-sector roles. Bachelor degrees are held by 31.8% of the population, postgraduate degrees by 15.9%, and graduate diplomas by 4.7%. Vocational credentials are held by 17.3% of those aged 15 and over, divided between advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificate programs at 7.5%. Enrolment rates are high, with 33.8% of local residents participating in structured study.
Primary school students comprise 11.3% of the community, secondary students account for 10.2%, and tertiary students make up 7.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around St Georges means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit audits show 2 transport stops in St Georges, utilizing bus networks. These stops serve 11 routes, supporting a total of 383 passenger trips weekly. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 273 meters from the nearest stop. The area is highly residential, with most workers commuting out of the suburb; private cars are the primary mode of travel for 91% of commuters, while 6% use buses. Average car ownership is 1.6 vehicles per household, which is above the metropolitan average. The 2021 Census reported that 17.8% of residents worked from home, which was likely influenced by temporary pandemic protocols.
Bus services run an average of 54 times daily across all local routes, which represents approximately 191 weekly services for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.8% of residents in St Georges report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 96% of areas nationally. 3.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.6 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 profiles in St Georges show excellent outcomes based on AreaSearch analysis of chronic illness rates and mortality, with very low rates of common health issues across all age demographics. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 66% of the population (1,138 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 6.6% and 6.2% of residents respectively, while 75.8% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 22.2% of the community (381 people), exceeding the Greater Adelaide share of 19.2%. Senior citizens show positive health outcomes, although their national health rank is lower than that of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
42.2% of St Georges residents were born overseas and 37.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.2%) and Chinese (17.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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St Georges displays high cultural diversity, with 37.1% of residents speaking languages other than English at home and 42.2% born outside Australia. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 42.8% of the population. The most pronounced religious variance is in Buddhism, which accounts for 4.2% of residents compared to 2.4% across Greater Adelaide. Ancestry details show that the top three self-identified heritages in St Georges are English at 21.2% (lower than the regional average of 27.8%), Chinese at 17.5% (higher than the regional average of 3.1%), and Australian at 16.3% (lower than the regional average of 22.8%).
Other population dynamics include Sri Lankan heritage at 1.5% of St Georges (versus 0.2% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (versus 0.3%), and Korean at 1.0% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of St Georges is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.6% 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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St Georges has a median age of 42, slightly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and higher than the national median of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket represents 17.2% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 6.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 group expanded from 13.1% to 17.2%, and the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 8.5% to 10.1%. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 group fell from 11.6% to 10.0%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.1% to 13.9%.
Forecasts suggest the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to increase by 12% (29 people) from 248 to 278, while declines are anticipated in the 35 to 44 and 65 to 74 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for St Georges
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,726 at the 2021 Census → 1,717 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 (SAL41368). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.