St Georges Basin

St Georges Basin lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of the St Georges Basin statistical area (Lv2) is around 3,579 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 364 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,215 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,536 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 138 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 79 persons per square kilometer. The St Georges Basin's growth rate of 11.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (4.6%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 77.0% of overall population gains 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 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering these projections, a significant population increase is forecasted for the St Georges Basin (SA2), expecting an increase of 782 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 11.8% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within St Georges Basin when compared nationally

St Georges Basin experienced approximately 37 dwelling approvals per year, with 186 approved from FY-21 to FY-25, and 38 in FY-26. On average, each new home attracted 0.4 new residents annually between FY-21 and FY-25. New constructions matched or exceeded demand, offering more options for buyers while enabling population growth.

The average construction value was $471,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. In FY-26, $3.7 million in commercial approvals were registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, St Georges Basin had 67.0% higher construction activity per person, suggesting strong developer confidence. New developments consisted of 79.0% detached houses and 21.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's low density character. With around 111 people per approval, St Georges Basin is developing.

By 2041, it is projected to grow by 421 residents, with current development patterns meeting demand and potentially facilitating further population growth.

St Georges Basin has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Mixed Use Development featuring In-Fill Affordable Housing in St Georges Basin, Princes Highway Upgrade from Jervis Bay Road to Sussex Inlet Road near Village Grove, and the Sanctuary Point Library project. The following list details those projects most relevant:.

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Employment performance in St Georges Basin exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

St Georges Basin had, as of September 2025, an unemployment rate of 2.5% with an estimated employment growth of 3.2% over the past year. The area's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with essential services sectors well represented.

There were 1,229 residents in work, with an unemployment rate 1.3% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation was at 43.5%, significantly lower than Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment among residents was concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety. Notably, employment levels in construction were at 1.6 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employed just 0.5% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%.

The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.2%, labour force by 3.8%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW experienced employment decline of 0.5% and labour force decline of 0.1%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to St Georges Basin's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, St Georges Basin had a median income among taxpayers of $40,770 and an average level of $51,393. Both figures are below the national averages of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). They also compare lower than Rest of NSW's levels. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $44,382 and average income is about $55,946. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in St Georges Basin fall between the 6th and 8th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The most common income bracket in St Georges Basin is $400 - $799, with 29.9% of locals (1,070 people) earning within this range, unlike regional levels where the predominant category is $1,500 - $2,999 at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in St Georges Basin, with only 83.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 9th percentile nationally.

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

St Georges Basin's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.5% houses and 13.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 86.8% houses and 13.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Georges Basin stood at 51.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.4% and rented ones at 18.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,690, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent was recorded at $350, equal to Non-Metro NSW's figure. Nationally, St Georges Basin's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

St Georges Basin has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 71.5% of all households, including 22.0% couples with children, 39.2% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.5%, with lone person households at 27.1% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the average in the Rest of NSW.

The educational profile of St Georges Basin exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 12.2%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (34.2%). Education pursuit is active among 21.8% of the population, with 8.0% in primary education, 6.5% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

A substantial 21.8% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 8.0% in primary education, 6.5% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 45 active stops operating within St Georges Basin. These are mixed bus services. They are serviced by 16 routes providing 185 weekly passenger trips.

Accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 179 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 26 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in St Georges Basin is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

St Georges Basin faces significant health challenges, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 47% (around 1,693 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (14.1%) and mental health issues (9.8%). Conversely, 53.0% report no medical ailments, lower than the Rest of NSW's 59.4%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 33.2% (1,188 people), compared to the Rest of NSW's 27.8%. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly similar to those of the general population.

St Georges Basin is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

St Georges Basin had a lower than average cultural diversity, with 84.9% of its population born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 95.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 57.0% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% across Rest of NSW.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.6%), Australian (29.6%), and Scottish (8.4%). There were also notable differences in the representation of Hungarian (0.5% vs regional 0.2%), Maltese (0.9% vs regional 0.6%), and Australian Aboriginal (4.8% vs regional 4.4%) groups.

St Georges Basin ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

St Georges Basin has a median age of 53, which is higher than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 and substantially exceeds the national norm of 38. Compared to Rest of NSW, St Georges Basin has a higher concentration of residents aged 65-74 (17.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.4%). This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 35 to 44 has grown from 9.0% to 10.5%, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 8.4% to 9.6%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 group declined from 18.5% to 17.1% and the 5 to 14 age group dropped from 9.6% to 8.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in St Georges Basin's age structure. Notably, the 35 to 44 age group is projected to grow by 27%, reaching 476 people from 375. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 cohort is not expected to change, with a projected decline of 0 people.