Georgetown (NSW)

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Drawing on ABS population revisions for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, Georgetown (NSW) is calculated to have approximately 2,088 residents in May 2026. This represents a growth of 16 individuals (0.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,072 people. This shift is derived from a resident population of 2,083, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an additional 29 validated new addresses post-Census. Such a population size represents a density of 3,796 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed by Districts. In recent times, population gains were almost entirely fueled by overseas migration, which served as the exclusive driver of growth.

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Georgetown features a highly qualified labor force with strong representations in key service sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.9%, derived from Districts aggregations of local statistical boundaries. In March 2026, there are 1,195 employed local residents, with the unemployment rate tracking at 0.8% higher than the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW, and the participation rate is exceptionally high at 71.8% compared to the 60.6% seen in Regional NSW. Census records indicate that a substantial 28.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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According to aggregated ATO data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year, taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Georgetown exceed the national benchmark. Taxpayers in the suburb of Georgetown record a median income of $61,717 and an average income of $74,134, compared to the Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215. Adjusting for Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current values would reach roughly $68,086 for the median and $81,785 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in Georgetown around the 68th percentile nationally. The primary income group comprises 36.5% of residents (762 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the wider region where of taxpayers sit in this bracket. High residential costs account for of income, though solid earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile, and the local SEIFA income metric ranks in the th decile.

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At the time of the most recent Census, the housing inventory in Georgetown consisted of 85.5% separate houses and 14.5% other residential options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to Regional NSW where separate houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings made up 17.4%. The rate of home ownership in Georgetown was below the Regional NSW average, standing at 27.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (42.6%) or tenants (30.4%). The median monthly cost for mortgage holders was $2,000, well above the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $423, compared to $330 in Regional NSW. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Georgetown exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 68.0%, consisting of couples with children at 26.7%, couples without children at 28.9%, and single parent households at 11.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.0%, with single person households representing 25.9% and group living situations representing 6.4%. The median household size of 2.3 people is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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Academic credentials in Georgetown are substantially higher than regional benchmarks, with 32.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 26.1% across the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Practical and technical qualifications are also common, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 25.4%.

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Public transport assessments identify 14 active stops in Georgetown, consisting of various bus options. These stops support 22 different routes, which combine to deliver 691 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 138 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport method at 92%. The average number of motor vehicles is 1.3 per household, which sits below the regional norm. A high proportion of residents, at 28.0%, work from home according to the 2021 Census, which could reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Georgetown shows notable public health difficulties, based on Districts assessments of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a very high rate of private health coverage, which is held by roughly 56% of the population (~1,173 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 51.9% across Regional NSW.

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Georgetown exhibits lower levels of multicultural representation than average, with Australian-born residents making up 89.8% of the population, citizens accounting for 92.9%, and 93.4% of households using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 45.9% of the population. The most distinct variance is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 0.7% of residents compared to 0.8% in Regional NSW.

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Georgetown's median age of 35 years sits well below the Regional NSW average of 43 and is younger than the national median of 38. Relative to Regional NSW, there is a prominent concentration of residents aged 25 - 34, who make up 21.6% of the local population, while residents aged 65 - 74 are underrepresented at 6.7%. The local concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is higher than the national benchmark of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, a younger influx has reduced the median age by 1.4 years to 35. The 25 to 34 age bracket expanded from 18.0% to 21.6%, and the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 14.6% to . Conversely, the to cohort fell from to , and the cohort aged + decreased to no residents. Projections suggest significant shifts in the age structure by with the to age group expected to show the highest growth of , adding residents to total . In contrast, the cohorts aged to and to are expected to experience population declines.

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Georgetown currently has an estimated 156 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 82 children aged 0-2 and 54 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 13% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 24% by 2041 (to approximately 194 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 136. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.