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

The population of the suburb of St Peters (NSW) is estimated to be around 4,106 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 477 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,629 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,085 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 181 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,373 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 13.1% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA3 area (5.8%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth 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, 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase by 532 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 12.4% 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 of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, St Peters averaged approximately 53 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 268 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, on average, only 0.9 people moved to the area for each dwelling built, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand.

This provides greater buyer choice and supports potential population growth above projections. The average construction value of new properties was $772,000, suggesting developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $16.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, St Peters has 262.0% more construction activity per person, which should provide buyers with ample choice and reflects strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity shows 13.0% detached houses and 87.0% attached dwellings, indicating a trend towards denser development that provides accessible entry options for 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 forecasted to gain 511 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 in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Erskineville Village, Precinct 75 Build-To-Rent Project, Camdenville Park Upgrade, and The Timberyards. Below is a list of those most likely to be 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 3.9%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 2,551 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 74.4%, comparable to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census responses reveal 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.

Conversely, construction has limited presence with 5.6% employment compared to 8.6% regionally. The ratio of 0.9 workers for each resident indicates substantial local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.5%, and employment declined by 0.6%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2% and labour force expand by 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to St Peters' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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 Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in St Peters is $84,964, with an average income of $103,015. This compares to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for St Peters as of September 2025 would be approximately $92,492 (median) and $112,142 (average). The 2021 Census data shows 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, comprising 1,272 individuals, fall within the $4,000+ income range, differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - $2,999 range dominates with 30.9%. Notably, 49.0% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity that contributes to local economic activity. 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, comprised 22.5% houses and 77.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Peters was at 19.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.6% and rented dwellings at 45.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,860, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in St Peters was $650, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, St Peters' mortgage repayments were higher at $2,860 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 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 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

Educational attainment in St Peters is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 56.3% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 37.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational pathways account for 22.4% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 11.9%.

A significant 24.3% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.3% in tertiary education, 6.4% in primary education, and 3.1% in secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 35 active stops operating within St Peters. These include a mix of train and bus services, totaling 7 individual routes that collectively provide 1,834 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 189 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 56%, followed by train at 20% and walking at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 63.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. 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 shows strong health performance across St Peters based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low for both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (2,772 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common conditions were mental health issues (10.7%) and asthma (7.9%). 73.9% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. Only 7.0% were aged 65 and over (287 people), lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors ranked 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 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 at 29.3%. Judaism showed an overrepresentation at 0.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (22.3%), Australian (18.0%), and Other (12.8%). Hungarian, French, and Macedonian ethnicities had notable divergences in representation: Hungarian was 0.5% vs regional 0.3%, French was 0.9% vs 0.5%, and Macedonian was 1.0% vs 0.4%.

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 comprises 26.5%, higher than Greater Sydney, while the 5-14 cohort makes up 7.3%. This concentration in the 25-34 group is well above the national figure of 14.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 23.0% to 25.5%, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 7.3% to 8.9%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 29.1% to 26.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in St Peter's. The 45-54 age group is projected to increase by 154 people (31%), from 496 to 651. Meanwhile, the 0-4 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 0% (0 people).