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 ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of St Georges as of Feb 2026 is around 1,791. This reflects an increase of 65 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,726 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,772 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,558 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, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth of statistical areas across the nation is anticipated, with St Georges expected to increase by 73 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 2.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees St Georges recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows St Georges averaged around 11 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 57 homes were approved, with another 3 in FY-26 so far. This results in an average of 1.3 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years.

The market exhibits a good balance between supply and demand, supporting stable conditions. Developers focus on the premium market, constructing new properties at an average value of $945,000. In FY-26, $9.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, St Georges has slightly more development, 11.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years, while maintaining good buyer choice and supporting existing property values. Recent construction comprises 80.0% detached dwellings and 20.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 147 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, St Georges is expected to grow by 52 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

St Georges has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in St Georges rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

St Georges has an educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 1.6% and it saw a 3.2% employment growth in the past year (AreaSearch data). As of September 2025896 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.3% lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Workforce participation is at 62.0%, below Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, 17.8% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. St Georges specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

Construction has limited presence at 4.8%, compared to 8.7% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.2% while labour force grew by 3.4%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw a 3.0% employment rise, 2.9% labour force growth, and a 0.1 percentage point unemployment drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to St Georges' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% in five years and 15.1% in ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that St Georges has one of the highest incomes nationally. The median assessed income is $59,365 and the average income stands at $99,675. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $64,589 (median) and $108,446 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that St Georges ranks highly nationally for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 77th and 88th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 28.6% of residents earn over $4,000 weekly (512 people), differing from surrounding regions where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates at 31.8%. Notably, 41.8% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting prosperity that drives local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of their income, indicating 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 per the latest Census, consisted of 74.0% houses and 26.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Georges was at 49.1%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (38.4%) or rented (12.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Georges was $2,800, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure in St Georges was recorded at $495, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. 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 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 comprise the remaining 20.0%, with lone person households at 18.3% and group households making up 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

Educational attainment in St Georges is notably high, with 52.4% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications. This compares to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common 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 years and over, with advanced diplomas making up 9.8% and certificates 7.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows two active stops operating within St Georges. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling eleven individual routes that provide 383 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 273 metres from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 91%, while 6% use bus for travel. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 17.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 54 trips per day across all routes, equating to 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results for St Georges 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 (1,187 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.6 and 6.2% of residents respectively. A total of 75.8% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. St Georges has 21.1% of residents aged 65 and over (377 people), higher than Greater Adelaide's 19.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong but rank lower nationally compared to 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 main religion in St Georges, comprising 42.8% of people. Buddhism, however, is overrepresented in St Georges compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 4.2% versus 2.4%.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English at 21.2%, Chinese at 17.5%, and Australian at 16.3%. Notably, Sri Lankan, Hungarian, and Korean ethnicities are overrepresented in St Georges compared to regional averages: Sri Lankan at 1.5% versus 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, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and significantly higher than the national norm of 38. The 15-24 age group is strongly represented at 17.0%, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 6.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-to-24 age group has increased from 13.1% to 17.0% of the population. Conversely, the 65-to-74 cohort has decreased from 11.6% to 9.8%, and the 55-to-64 group has dropped from 11.7% to 10.4%. Demographic modeling indicates that St Georges' age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 45-to-54 group is projected to grow by 10% (26 people), reaching 288 from 261, while population declines are anticipated for the 0-to-4 and 35-to-44 cohorts.