St Peters (NSW)

Population growth drivers in St Peters are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the St Peters (NSW) statistical area (Lv2) is around 4,101. This reflects a growth of 472 people since the Census in 2021, when the population was reported as 3,629. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,085 following examination of the ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 179 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 2,370 persons per square kilometer, placing St Peters (NSW) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The growth rate for St Peters (NSW) since the 2021 census was 13.0%, exceeding both the SA3 area's growth of 5.6% and the state's growth rate. This population increase was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For future projections, 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 the 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the St Peters (NSW) area is expected to increase by approximately 513 persons to reach a total population of around 4,614 by the year 2041. This reflects an overall increase of about 7.2% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees St Peters among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates St Peters averaged approximately 53 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21 and FY25, around 267 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved in FY26 to date. The average population increase per year for each dwelling built over these five financial years was 0.9 people.

This suggests supply has been meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice while potentially supporting population growth above projections. Average construction value of new properties was $772,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, $16.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, St Peters has 269.0% more construction activity per person, which should provide buyers with ample choice and indicates strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity shows 13.0% detached houses and 87.0% attached dwellings, favouring denser development that appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 36 people per dwelling approval, St Peters exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

Latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects St Peters will gain approximately 295 residents by 2041. Current construction levels suggest housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 22 such projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable among these are Erskineville Village, Precinct 75 Build-To-Rent Project, Camdenville Park Upgrade, and The Timberyards. The following list details those projects deemed most relevant.

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Employment performance in St Peters has been broadly consistent with national averages

St Peters has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 2,536 residents employed and an unemployment rate of 0.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 79.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Notably, the concentration in professional & technical services is 1.5 times the regional average, while construction has limited presence with 5.6% employment compared to the regional average of 8.6%.

The ratio of workers to residents as at the Census indicates substantial local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.6%, and employment declined by 1.3% in St Peters, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, with the labour force expanding by 2.4%, resulting in an increase of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insight into potential future demand within St Peters. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to St Peters' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The suburb of St Peters has one of the highest income levels nationally according to AreaSearch data from the ATO for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in St Peters is $84,964 and the average income stands at $103,015, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $92,492 (median) and $112,142 (average). Census data from 2021 shows that household, family, and personal incomes in St Peters rank highly nationally, between the 96th and 97th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 31.0% of the population earns within the $4000+ range, differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - $2,999 range dominates with 30.9%. A significant 49.0% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 18.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 94th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

St Peters displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

St Peters' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 22.5% houses and 77.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 29.2% houses and 70.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Peters stood at 19.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (35.6%) or rented (45.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,860, above Sydney metro's average of $2,800. Median weekly rent in St Peters was recorded at $650, compared to Sydney metro's $495. Nationally, St Peters' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

St Peters features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households are the majority, making up 63.1% of all households. They include 21.4% couples with children, 34.4% couples without children, and 5.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.9%, with lone person households at 24.0% and group households making up 13.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

St Peters shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

In St Peters, the educational attainment significantly exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 56.3% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 37.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%.

Vocational pathways account for 22.4% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 11.9%. A substantial 24.3% of the population is currently pursuing formal education. This includes 8.3% in tertiary education, 6.4% in primary education, and 3.1% pursuing secondary education.

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

The analysis shows that St Peters has 31 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 7 different routes, collectively handling 1,834 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average being located 189 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 262 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 59 weekly trips per individual stop.

St Peters's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows remarkable results across St Peters, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 68% of the total population (2,768 people), significantly higher than the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.7 and 7.9% of residents respectively. A total of 73.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.3% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 6.8% of St Peters' residents are aged 65 and over (278 people), lower than the 13.0% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors align broadly with those of the general population.

St Peters was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

St Peters had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 22.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 34.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in St Peters, comprising 29.3% of its population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in St Peters at 0.8%, compared to 0.6% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (22.3%), Australian (18.0%), and Other (12.8%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Hungarian was overrepresented at 0.5% in St Peters (vs 0.4% regionally), French at 0.9% (vs 0.8%), and Macedonian at 1.0% (vs 0.5%).

St Peters's population is younger than the national pattern

St Peter's median age is 35 years, slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 27.5% of St Peter's population, higher than Greater Sydney but lower than the national average of 14.5%. The 5-14 age group is less prevalent at 7.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group grew from 23.0% to 25.3%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 7.3% to 8.5%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 29.1% to 27.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for St Peter's. The 45-54 age group is projected to increase by 132 people (27%), from 483 to 616. Conversely, the 0-4 age range is expected to decrease by 13.