St Georges

St Georges has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of St Georges as of Nov 2025 is around 1,785. This reflects an increase of 59 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,726 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,778 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest Education and Workforce (ERP) data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,550 persons per square kilometer, placing St Georges in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, St Georges has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australian statistical areas, with the suburb expected to expand by 68 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 3.1% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in St Georges according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis, St Georges recorded around 11 residential properties granted approval per year. Approximately 59 homes were approved between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional 3 approved in FY-26. On average, 1.2 new residents arrive per new home over the past five financial years.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand dynamic. The average construction value of new dwellings is $945,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with high-end properties. In FY-26, $18.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting steady commercial investment activity.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, St Georges has a higher construction rate, 15.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice and supports existing property values, despite recent moderation in development activity. New development consists of 77.0% detached dwellings and 23.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature with a focus on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 196 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. AreaSearch forecasts St Georges will gain 55 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

St Georges has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees St Georges performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

St Georges has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.7% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.7%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. There were 890 residents in work while workforce participation was 58.2%, below Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.8% versus the regional average of 8.7%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7% and labour force increased by 1.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within St Georges. These projections estimate local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, St Georges had a median income among taxpayers of $59,365. The average income level stood at $99,675. This places St Georges in the top percentile nationally. In comparison, Greater Adelaide had median and average incomes of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $66,982 and $112,463 respectively. Census 2021 data shows household, family, and personal incomes in St Georges rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 88th percentiles. Income distribution indicates that 28.6% of individuals earn over $4,000 annually, unlike broader trends where 31.8% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Economic strength is evident with 41.8% of households earning weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

St Georges is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in St Georges, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 74.0% houses and 26.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Georges was at 49.1%, with the remainder being mortgaged (38.4%) or rented (12.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,800, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $2,300. The median weekly rent figure for St Georges was recorded at $495, compared to Adelaide metro's $360. Nationally, St Georges' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

St Georges features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 80.0% of all households, including 41.4% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.0%, with lone person households at 18.3% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

St Georges demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

St Georges has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above. As of the latest data, 52.4% hold university qualifications, which is significantly higher than the state average of 25.7% and the Greater Adelaide average of 28.9%. This indicates a substantial educational advantage for the area, positioning it strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification held by residents at 31.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%.

Vocational pathways account for 17.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.8% and certificates 7.5%. Educational participation is also notably high in St Georges, with 33.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest figures. This includes 11.3% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education. However, it appears that educational facilities are located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in St Georges shows that there are two active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 11 individual routes providing service. This results in 383 weekly passenger trips across all routes.

The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 273 meters from the nearest stop. The average frequency of service across all routes is 54 trips per day, which equates to around 191 weekly trips per individual stop.

St Georges's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across St Georges, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 66% (1,183 people) have private health cover, compared to 68.6% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.6% and 6.2% of residents respectively.

75.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Adelaide. St Georges has 20.8% (371 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 23.6% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

St Georges is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

St George's scores highly in cultural diversity, with 37.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 42.2% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 42.8%. Buddhism, at 4.2%, is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide's 3.4%.

The top three ancestries are English (21.2%), Chinese (17.5%), and Australian (16.3%). Notably, Sri Lankan (1.5% vs regional 0.6%), Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%), and Korean (1.0% vs 0.6%) groups are overrepresented.

St Georges hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

St Georges has a median age of 42, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and significantly exceeds the national norm of 38. The age group of 15-24 shows strong representation at 16.3%, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 6.3%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.1% to 16.3% of the population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 11.6% to 9.7%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 3.6% to 2.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that St Georges' age profile will undergo significant changes by 2041. Leading this shift, the 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 11%, reaching 288 people from 260. Meanwhile, population declines are forecast for the 65 to 74 and 35 to 44 cohorts.