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

As of Feb 2026, the population of St Johns Park is estimated at around 6,478, reflecting a 176 person increase since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 2.8% rise from the previous population count of 6,302 people. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 6,385 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,271 persons per square kilometer, placing St Johns Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 2.8% growth since census is within 1.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.4%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was primarily responsible for population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth across statistical areas nationally, with St Johns Park expected to increase by 29 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a decrease of 2.4% 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 in St Johns Park shows an average of around 22 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 113 homes. As of FY-26, 15 approvals have been recorded. The area has experienced population decline, with housing supply remaining adequate relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $244,000, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers compared to regional norms.

In FY-26, $6.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating 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 places among the 43rd percentile nationally, suggesting more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. The area's established nature is also evident in its detached dwelling focus, with 95.0% detached dwellings and 5.0% attached dwellings approved. St Johns Park has approximately 381 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area with stable or declining population forecasts, potentially creating favourable conditions for buyers due to less housing pressure.

Given 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 projects that could impact the area significantly due to their potential influence on local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. These include Villawood Town Centre Renewal, Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas), 239 Canley Vale Road Development, and Villawood Town Centre Redevelopment Stage 2. The following list details those considered most 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. Its unemployment rate was 4.6% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.8%.

In comparison to Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2%, St Johns Park had an unemployment rate 0.4% higher, with workforce participation at 53.5% versus Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 32.7% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing employment is particularly notable at 2.1 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 7.0% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 5.8%, while labour force grew by 4.4%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and unemployment rise by 0.2%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to St Johns Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, St Johns Park had a median income among taxpayers of $45,536. The average income stood at $58,313. This was lower than the national average and compared to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $49,570 (median) and $63,480 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, individual incomes lagged at the 2nd percentile ($485 weekly), while household income performed better at the 39th percentile. Income analysis revealed that 29.8% of the population (1,930 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 30.9% occupied this bracket. After housing costs, 85.5% of income remained 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's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings. This is in contrast to Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in St Johns Park was higher at 51.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.1% and rented ones at 21.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,089, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in St Johns Park was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, St Johns Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,089 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $450 versus the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 85.9 percent of all households, including 44.4 percent couples with children, 21.6 percent couples without children, and 18.0 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 14.1 percent, with lone person households at 12.4 percent and group households comprising 1.6 percent of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. 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 and above, 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.

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

St. Johns Park has 40 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops, serving 29 routes that collectively facilitate 1,687 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 162 meters to the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward, primarily by car (90%), with train usage at 6%. The vehicle ownership rate is 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 32.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

On average, there are 241 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 42 weekly trips per stop.

St Johns Park's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout St Johns Park. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch. The prevalence of common health conditions was low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 50% of the total population (~3,240 people) had private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions were arthritis (7.6%) and diabetes (7.2%). A total of 72.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. St Johns Park has 26.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,703 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney but ranks lower nationally than the broader population.

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 culturally diverse population, with 59.7% born overseas and 78.1% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in St Johns Park, comprising 50.6%. Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's average of 4.1%, making up 28.2% of St Johns Park's population.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (24.8%), Vietnamese (19.9%), and Chinese (19.0%). These percentages exceed the regional averages for these groups, which are 16.0%, 1.8%, and 8.4% respectively. Additionally, Croatian (4.8%) is notably overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.7%. Serbian (2.7%) and Spanish (0.9%) also have higher representations than their respective regional averages of 0.5% and 0.6%.

St Johns Park hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in St Johns Park is 43 years, considerably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and substantially exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years are particularly prominent, comprising 14.1% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years make up only 11.0%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.2% to 8.6%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.5% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 13.3% to 11.9%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 12.0% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in St Johns Park's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 284 people (122%) from 233 to 518. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.