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

The suburb of St Johns Park's population is estimated at around 6,329 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 27 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,302 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and validation of 11 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,196 persons per square kilometer, placing St Johns Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 0.4% growth since census positions it within 1.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.0%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

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 anticipate lower quartile growth across statistical areas nationally, with the suburb expected to increase by 3 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 0.1% in total over the 16 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, St Johns Park averaged approximately 22 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 113 homes since FY-21. As of FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were noted between FY-21 and FY-25.

The construction pace matches or exceeds demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially driving population growth beyond current expectations. The average construction value of new properties is $244,000, below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen $6.6 million in commercial approvals, 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.

Nationally, it places among the 43rd percentile of areas assessed, suggesting limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. This is below the national average, indicating an established area with potential planning limitations. New building activity shows 95% standalone homes and 5% attached dwellings, preserving St Johns Park's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 385 people per dwelling approval, it indicates a developed market. Future projections estimate St Johns Park to add 3 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Seven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Villawood Town Centre Renewal, Bonnyrigg Estate Renewal - Humphries Precinct (Canvas), 239 Canley Vale Road Development, and Canvas at Bonnyrigg. The following list details those likely to be 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 notable representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.5% as of the past year. Employment growth was estimated at 6.3%.

As of December 2025, 2,785 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 4.2%, 0.3% higher than Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation was 54.2%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. 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 high at 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 7.0%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by resident population vs working population counts. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 6.3% and labour force grew by 5.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.1% over ten years for St Johns Park, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on 30 June 2023, St Johns Park had a median income among taxpayers of $45,536 and an average income of $58,313. These figures are lower than national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% between financial years 2023 to 2026 (March), current estimates would be approximately $50,235 for median income and $64,331 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reported individual incomes at the 2nd percentile ($485 weekly) and household incomes at the 39th percentile. Income analysis shows that 29.8% of St Johns Park's population (1,886 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the regional average of 30.9%. 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Johns Park was at 51.5%, with the rest being mortgaged (27.1%) or rented (21.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,089, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent 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 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 account for the remaining 14.1%, with lone person households at 12.4% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, 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 has university qualification rates of 18.5%, significantly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38%. 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

Transport analysis in St Johns Park indicates 40 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 29 unique routes, facilitating a total of 1,687 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents' average distance to the nearest stop being 162 meters. Predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward, primarily by car (90%), followed by train at 6%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per dwelling, surpassing regional averages. According to the 2021 Census, 32.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Daily service frequency across all routes averages 241 trips, translating to approximately 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 (~3,166 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 25.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,632 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney but 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 John's Park has a population where 59.7% were born overseas and 78.1% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, with 50.6%. Buddhism is significantly higher in St John's 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%), all substantially higher than regional averages. Notably, Croatian (4.8%) is overrepresented in St John's Park compared to the region's 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 years make up a prominent 13.9% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years constitute a smaller 11.8%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of those aged 75 to 84 has grown from 6.2% to 8.2%, and the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.5% to 13.9%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age cohort has declined from 13.3% to 11.7%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 12.0% to 10.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in St Johns Park's age structure. The number of those aged 85 years and above is projected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 293 people (125%) from 234 to 528. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 years and above will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.