St Peters (NSW)

St Peters lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of St Peters (NSW) is around 4,136 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 507 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,629 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,160 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 179 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,390 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. St Peters's growth rate of 14.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (5.8%) and the state average. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as 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. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed is expected in St Peters (NSW), with an estimated increase of 515 persons to reach 4,651 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 6.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, St Peters averaged approximately 59 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 296 homes were approved, with a further 6 approved in FY-26. The average population growth associated with these approvals was around 0.8 people per year, indicating that supply has been meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice while supporting potential population growth above projections.

The average expected construction cost value of new properties was approximately $772,000, suggesting developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $15.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, St Peters has 309.0% more construction activity per person, which should provide buyers with ample choice and reflects strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity comprises approximately 13.0% detached houses and 87.0% attached dwellings, demonstrating a trend towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 32 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 262 residents by 2041.

Given current construction levels, 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 22 projects likely influencing this region. Notable initiatives include Rail Service Improvement Program - T8 Airport & South Line Upgrades (part of MTMS Stage 2), Erskineville Village, Precinct 75 Build-To-Rent Project, and Camdenville Park Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in St Peters exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

St Peters has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.7% as of an unspecified date.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.7%. As of June 2025, 2637 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5%, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in St Peters was 79.0%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical services (1.5 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors.

Construction employment stood at 5.6%, lower than the regional average of 8.6%. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.9 as per the Census, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 0.7% while labour force grew by 0.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to St Peters's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows St Peters' median income among taxpayers is $84,964 and average is $103,015. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $95,678 (median) and $116,005 (average). Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in St Peters rank highly nationally, between the 96th and 97th percentiles. Income distribution shows 31.0% of the population (1,282 individuals) earn within the $4000+ range, unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Notably, 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 and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 10th decile.

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

In St Peters, as per the latest Census data, 22.5% of dwellings were houses while 77.5% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 29.2% houses and 70.8% 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 $2,800. Median weekly rent in St Peters was $650 compared to Sydney metro's $495. 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 fairly typical 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 constitute 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 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

St Peters' educational attainment exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 56.3% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 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%.

Currently, 24.3% of the population is pursuing formal education: 8.3% in tertiary, 6.4% in primary, and 3.1% in secondary education. St Peters Public School serves the area with an enrollment of 171 students as of a recent report. The school focuses on primary education, with ICSEA score of 1105, indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. Secondary schooling is available nearby due to limited local capacity (4.1 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 16.3).

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 currently 18 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services, with a total of 7 individual routes collectively providing 3,528 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 190 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 504 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 196 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

St Peters' health outcomes show exceptional results across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (2,792 people), compared to 64.8% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.7% and 7.9% of residents respectively.

A majority, 73.9%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.3% in Greater Sydney. The area has 6.8% (281 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 13.0% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 Peter's was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 22.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 34.3% born overseas. The predominant religion in St Peter's is Christianity, comprising 29.3% of the population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, making up 0.8% compared to 0.6% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.3%), Australian (18.0%), and Other (12.8%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.5%, French at 0.9%, and Macedonian at 1.0%.

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 27.5%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 7.1%. This concentration in the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has grown from 23% to 25.3%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 7.3% to 8.5%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 29.1% to 27.5%. Population forecasts for St Peter's in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 45-54 age group is projected to increase significantly by 128 people (26%), from 488 to 617. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 25-34 cohorts.