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 an increase of 176 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,302. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 6,385 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. The suburb's population density is 3,271 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. St Johns Park's growth of 2.8% since the census positions it within 1.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.4%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was primarily responsible for population gains in recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, 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 indicate lower quartile growth nationally, with the suburb expected to increase by 30 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a decrease of 1.0% 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

St Johns Park has averaged approximately 22 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY17 to FY21. This totals an estimated 113 homes. In FY26 so far, 17 approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $244,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options. This financial year, $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. Nationally, it places among the 43rd percentile of areas assessed, suggesting limited buyer choices and supporting demand for existing dwellings.

This is under the national average, indicating an established area with potential planning limitations. New development consists of 95% detached dwellings and 5% attached dwellings, preserving the suburban nature of St Johns Park and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 381 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established status. 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 could impact the area. Key projects include: Villawood Town Centre Renewal, Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas), development at 239 Canley Vale Road, and Villawood Town Centre Redevelopment Stage 2.

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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 4.5% as of December 2025, which is 0.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.4%.

As of December 2025, 2,791 residents were in work and workforce participation was at 54.1%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A high proportion of residents, 32.7%, worked from home according to Census responses. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade, with a notable concentration in manufacturing at 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 7%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 6.4% and labour force grew by 5.3%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, St Johns Park had a median income among taxpayers of $45,536 and an average income of $58,313. This is lower than the national average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since June 2023, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $49,570 and $63,480 respectively. The 2021 Census data shows individual incomes at the 2nd percentile ($485 weekly) and household income at the 39th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 29.8% of St Johns Park's population (1,930 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. After 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's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Johns Park stood at 51.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.1% and rented dwellings at 21.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,089, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in St Johns Park was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, St Johns Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were 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 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 make up 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 people.

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+. Advanced diplomas make up 7.8% while certificates comprise 15.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.9% in primary, 7.5% in secondary, 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 serving buses. These stops are covered by 29 different routes, offering a total of 1,687 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is excellent, with residents living an average of 162 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily, using cars predominantly (90%), while 6% use trains. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. Notably, 32.7% of residents work from home as of the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 241 trips per day, translating to about 42 weekly trips per individual 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 shows strong performance throughout St Johns Park. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch. 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% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions were arthritis (7.6%) and diabetes (7.2%). 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 26.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,710 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney but ranking 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 population where 59.7% were born overseas and 78.1% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 50.6% of the population. Buddhism is overrepresented in St Johns Park at 28.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (24.8%), Vietnamese (19.9%), and Chinese (19.0%), each substantially higher than their respective regional averages. Notable divergences include Croatian (4.8% vs 0.7%), Serbian (2.7% vs 0.5%), and Spanish (0.9% vs 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, 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 make up 14.1% of the population, while those aged 25-34 comprise only 10.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 6.2% to 8.6%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 12.5% to 13.9%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 13.3% to 11.9%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 12.0% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in St Johns Park's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 295 people (123%), from 239 to 535. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for all of the total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.