St Johns Park

St Johns Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of St Johns Park as of November 2025 is around 6,380 people. This reflects an increase of 78 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,302 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,377 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,222 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. St Johns Park's growth rate of 1.2% since census positions it within 1.0 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.2%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. 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 a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth, with the suburb expected to increase by 23 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a decrease of 0.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in St Johns Park, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows St Johns Park averaged approximately 23 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 115 homes. As of FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average value of $244,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

This year, $5.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, St Johns Park has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, and it ranks among the 50th percentile nationally. This indicates the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New development consists of 91% detached dwellings and 9% attached dwellings, preserving the suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

The location has approximately 322 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. With stable or declining population forecasts, St Johns Park may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

St Johns Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified eight infrastructure projects that may impact the area. Key projects include Villawood Town Centre Renewal, Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct, 239 Canley Vale Road Development, and Villawood Town Centre Redevelopment Stage 2. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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St Johns Park has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

St Johns Park has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.7% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.1%. Residents' employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing employment levels are notably high, at 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical employment is lower at 7.0% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

The area has limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 6.1% while labour force grew by 5.1%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to St Johns Park's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, St Johns Park had a median income among taxpayers of $45,536 and an average level of $58,313. This is lower than the national average which stood at $56,994 and $80,856 across Greater Sydney respectively during that period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $51,278 and average income around $65,666 as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, individual incomes lag at the 2nd percentile with weekly earnings of $485, while household income performs better at the 39th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 29.8% of the population, comprising 1,901 individuals, fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. After accounting for housing expenses, 85.5% of income remains for other expenses.

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

St Johns Park dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 73.3% houses and 26.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Johns Park was 51.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.1% and rented ones at 21.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,089, higher than Sydney metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent in the area was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, St Johns Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 85.9% of all households, including 44.4% couples with children, 21.6% couples without children, and 18.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 14.1%, with lone person households at 12.4% and group households making up 1.6%. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.2.

Educational outcomes in St Johns Park fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 18.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Vocational pathways account for 23.2% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 7.8% and certificates at 15.4%. Educational participation is high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.9% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education. St Johns Park Public School serves the area, enrolling 692 students as of a recent date. The school focuses on primary education, with an ICSEA score of 1022, indicating typical Australian school conditions and balanced educational opportunities. School places per 100 residents are 10.8, below the regional average of 17.4, suggesting some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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

The analysis shows that there are currently 34 operational public transport stops within St Johns Park. These stops serve a variety of bus routes, with a total of 29 individual routes providing service to the area. The weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 1,673 in total.

Residents' accessibility to public transportation is rated as excellent, with an average distance of 162 meters to the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 239 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 49 weekly trips per individual stop.

St Johns Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for St Johns Park shows positive outcomes overall, with common health conditions seen across both younger and older age groups at a standard level. Approximately half of the total population (around 3,191 people) has private health cover, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 47.7% but higher than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 7.6% and 7.2% of residents respectively.

About three-quarters (72.8%) of residents report being free from medical ailments, slightly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 75.6%. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over, at 25.3% (1,614 people), compared to the 19.0% in Greater Sydney. This aligns broadly with the general population's health profile.

St Johns Park 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 Johns Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 59.7% of its population born overseas and 78.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in St Johns Park, making up 50.6% of its people. Buddhism is notably overrepresented compared to the Greater Sydney average, comprising 28.2% of St Johns Park's population.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (24.8%), Vietnamese (19.9%), and Chinese (19.0%). Notably, Croatian (4.8%) and Serbian (2.7%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Spanish is slightly higher at 0.9%.

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

The median age in St Johns Park is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years make up 13.8% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years constitute 11.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 6.2% to 8.1%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 12.5% to 13.6%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 13.3% to 12.2%. By 2041, projections indicate that the 85+ age group will grow significantly, expanding by 304 people (140%) from 216 to 521. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for all of St Johns Park's population growth. However, the 65 to 74 and 45 to 54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.