St Georges

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

The estimated population of the suburb of St Georges is 1,717 as of May 2026. This figure reflects a decrease from the previous count of 1,726 people recorded in the 2021 Census, indicating a drop of 9 individuals (0.5%). AreaSearch validated this estimate using resident population data from June 2025 and new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 2,452 persons per square kilometer, placing St Georges in the upper quartile compared to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods for the suburb.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered and years post-2032, South Australian Government projections based on 2021 data are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 68 persons to reach a total population of 1,785 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 3.8% over the 16-year period.

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

St Georges has seen around 11 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 57 homes were approved, with another 3 approved in FY-26 to date. This new supply is keeping pace with demand, as only about 1 person moves into the area per dwelling built over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost value of these properties is $945,000, indicating a focus on premium segment development. In FY-26 alone, there have been $9.9 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, St Georges has seen slightly more development, with 12.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years.

The area maintains a traditional suburban character, with new development consisting of 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% attached dwellings. Currently, there are approximately 147 people per dwelling approval in St Georges, indicating a low density market. By 2041, the location is expected to grow by 65 residents, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

St Georges has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

No infrastructure changes are currently anticipated in the area. No projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the region. Key initiatives include Estia Health Myrtle Bank Expansion, SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, Unley Cultural Hub, and Carmelite Retirement Living.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees St Georges performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

St Georges has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.6% as of December 2025. There was an estimated employment growth of 4.3% over the past year based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of December 2025869 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.2% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation was somewhat below standard at 61.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. A moderate 17.8% of residents worked from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Leading employment industries among residents comprised health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.

St Georges showed particular strength in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level. Conversely, construction employed only 4.8% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, and labour force increased by 4.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points in St Georges. In Greater Adelaide, employment grew by 4.2%, labour force expanded by 3.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within St Georges. These projections suggested that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to St Georges' employment mix indicated that local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, although this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localised population projections.

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

St Georges suburb shows median taxpayer income of $59,365 and average income of $99,675 according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Nationally, this is exceptionally high compared to Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Estimates as of March 2026, based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17%, would be approximately $65,402 (median) and $109,812 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in St Georges rank highly nationally, between 77th and 88th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 28.6% of locals (491 people) fall into the $4000+ category, contrasting with metropolitan region where $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 31.8%. Notably, 41.8% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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

St Georges' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 74.0% houses and 26.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Georges was at 49.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.4% and rented ones at 12.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,800, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in St Georges was $495, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, St Georges' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,800 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 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 account for the remaining 20.0%, with lone person households at 18.3% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. 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, with 52.4% holding university qualifications. This figure surpasses the broader benchmarks of South Australia (SA) at 25.7% and Greater Adelaide at 28.9%. The area's educational advantage is reflected in its strong position for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification held, with 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 high in St Georges, with 33.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education at 11.3%, secondary education at 10.2%, and tertiary education at 7.1%.

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

Public transport analysis shows two operational stops in St Georges, served by a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 11 individual routes, offering a total of 383 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 273 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commuters travel outward; car remains dominant at 91%, while bus usage stands at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, above regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 17.8% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 54 trips daily across all routes, resulting in approximately 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

St Georges' health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (1,138 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.6 and 6.2% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.8%, reported being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.2% (381 people), compared to 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. While health outcomes among seniors are strong, they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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 Georges has a high level of cultural diversity, with 37.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 42.2% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in St Georges, comprising 42.8% of people, while Buddhism is overrepresented at 4.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's average of 2.4%. The top three ancestry groups are English (21.2%), Chinese (17.5%), and Australian (16.3%).

Notably, Sri Lankan ancestry is overrepresented in St Georges at 1.5% versus the regional average of 0.2%, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, and Korean at 1.0% versus 0.3%.

St Georges hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

St Georges has a median age of 42, which is slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and notably exceeds the national average of 38. The age group of 15-24 years shows strong representation at 17.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's figure. However, the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 6.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the percentage of the population in the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.1% to 17.2%, while the 75-84 cohort has grown from 8.5% to 10.1%. Conversely, the percentage of the population in the 65-74 age group has declined from 11.6% to 10.0%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 15.1% to 13.9%. Demographic projections suggest that St Georges' age profile will change significantly by 2041. Leading this shift, the 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 12 people, reaching 278 from 248. Meanwhile, population declines are forecast for the 35-44 and 65-74 cohorts.