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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of St Peters (NSW) is around 4,106. This reflects a growth of 477 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,629. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,085 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 181 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,373 persons per square kilometer, placing St Peters in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 13.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA3 area (5.8%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. These projections anticipate a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with St Peters expected to increase by 510 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 7.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis, St Peters averaged approximately 53 new dwelling approvals annually from statistical area data. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 267 homes were approved, with another 9 approved in FY-26 so far. Over the past five financial years, an average of 0.9 people moved to the area per dwelling built.

This suggests that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice and supporting potential population growth above projections. The average construction value for new properties was approximately $772,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, around $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. This is substantially higher than the national average, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity shows approximately 13.0% detached houses and 87.0% attached dwellings, suggesting a trend towards 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. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, St Peters is projected to gain approximately 294 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favorable 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Erskineville Village, Precinct 75 Build-To-Rent Project, Camdenville Park Upgrade, and The Timberyards. The following list details those 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. Its unemployment rate is 3.8%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, there are 2,548 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in St Peters is 74.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Census responses indicate that 63.2% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. St Peters has a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Meanwhile, construction has limited presence with 5.6% employment compared to 8.6% regionally. The ratio of workers to residents is 0.9, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.5%, while employment declined by 1.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and labour force expand by 2.4%, with a rise in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that St Peters' employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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 latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in St Peters is $84,964 and the average income stands at $103,015, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $92,492 (median) and $112,142 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, 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 (1,272 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, differing from regional patterns where $1,500 - 2,999 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than 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). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Peters stood at 19.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.6% and rented ones at 45.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,860, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in St Peters was $650, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, St Peters' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

St Peters features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 63.1% of all households, including 21.4% couples with children, 34.4% couples without children, and 5.9% single parent families. Non-family households consist of the remaining 36.9%, with lone person households at 24.0% and group households comprising 13.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

In St Peters, a notable 56.3% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, exceeding national (30.4%) and state (NSW's 32.2%) averages. This high educational attainment is driven by bachelor degrees (37.4%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational pathways account for 22.4%, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 11.9%. Notably, 24.3% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 8.3% in tertiary, 6.4% in primary, and 3.1% in secondary education.

A substantial 24.3% of the population actively pursues 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 of public transport in St Peters shows that there are 35 active transport stops currently operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. There are seven individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 1,834 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in St Peters is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 189 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward for work or other purposes. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 56%, while train accounts for 20% and walking makes up 10%.

The average vehicle ownership per dwelling in St Peters is 0.6, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents, specifically 63.2%, work from home. This figure may reflect the conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The service frequency averages 262 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual stop.

St Peters's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout St Peters. Based on AreaSearch's assessment, mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (2,772 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.7 and 7.9% of residents respectively. 73.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents showed notably healthy outcomes with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 6.9% of residents aged 65 and over (283 people), lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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 compared to most local markets, with 22.2% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 34.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in St Peters, accounting for 29.3% of its population. While Judaism's representation was similar regionally, it was notably overrepresented in St Peters with 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (22.3%), Australian (18.0%), and Other (12.8%). Hungarian (0.5% vs regional 0.3%), French (0.9% vs regional 0.5%), and Macedonian (1.0% vs regional 0.4%) were overrepresented among other ethnic groups.

St Peters's population is younger than the national pattern

St Peter's median age of 35 years is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up a strong 26.7%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 7.2%. This concentration in the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.4%. Since 2021, the 35-44 age group has grown from 23.0% to 25.6%, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 7.3% to 9.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 29.1% to 26.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for St Peter's. The 45-54 age group is projected to increase solidly by 121 people (24%), from 496 to 618. Conversely, numbers in the 0-4 age range are expected to fall by 5.