St Georges (SA)

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Demographic assessments by Districts using ABS updates and verified post-Census address changes indicate that the suburb of St Georges has a residency of approximately 1,717 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 9 individuals (0.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 1,726 residents. This shift is calculated from an estimated local population of 1,714 established by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 7 newly confirmed addresses post-Census. With these figures, the suburb of St Georges has a density of 2,452 residents per square kilometer, placing it within the highest quartile among Australian regions analyzed by Districts. In recent times, the local population trend was almost exclusively sustained by arrival numbers from overseas.

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The local labor pool is characterized by high levels of educational attainment, prominent professional services representation, a very low unemployment rate of 1.6%, and estimated job growth of 4.3% over the prior year, based on regional statistics aggregated by Districts. Active workers numbered 872 as of March 2026, with the unemployment rate standing 2.2 percentage points lower than the Greater Adelaide mark of 3.8%. Labor participation is slightly depressed at 61.6% relative to the metropolitan average of 66.6%. Census files show that a modest 17.8% of the workforce operated from home, though this period coincided with pandemic-era lockouts.

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The latest postcode-level ATO data from the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayer incomes in the suburb of St Georges rank in the highest percentile nationally, with a median of $59,365 and an average of $99,675. By comparison, Greater Adelaide registered a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since FY2023, current estimates suggest values of roughly $65,402 for the median and $109,812 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes high on the national scale, ranging from the 77th to the 88th percentiles. The single largest earnings bracket contains 28.6% of residents (491 people) who receive over $4,000, contrasting with the wider metropolitan trend where the - range is largest at . Household prosperity is highlighted by the of homes earning more than weekly, which underpins strong consumer demand. After meeting housing outlays, residents retain of their earnings, indicating substantial disposable funds, and the local SEIFA financial ranking sits in the th decile.

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Census assessments show the housing profile of St Georges consists of 74.0% detached dwellings and 26.0% alternative options like townhouses and apartments, compared to 75.2% and 24.9% across the Adelaide metropolitan region. The home ownership rate is elevated at 49.1%, while mortgaged properties make up 38.4% and rentals account for 12.6%. The median mortgage cost is higher than the metropolitan norm at $2,800 monthly, and the median rent stands at $495 weekly, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,562 and $320. Nationwide, mortgage payments in St Georges exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rents remain well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up 80.0% of local households, with 41.4% being couples with children, 26.7% being couples without children, and 10.8% being single parents. The remaining 20.0% of households are non-family units, consisting of lone individuals at 18.3% and group housing setups at 1.6%. The typical household size of 2.8 individuals is larger than the Greater Adelaide median of 2.5.

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Education outcomes in St Georges track well above broader averages, with 52.4% of residents aged 15 and over possessing a tertiary degree, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This dynamic prepares the population for knowledge-sector roles. Bachelor degrees are held by 31.8% of the population, postgraduate degrees by 15.9%, and graduate diplomas by 4.7%. Vocational credentials are held by 17.3% of those aged 15 and over, divided between advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificate programs at 7.5%.

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Public transit audits show 2 transport stops in St Georges, utilizing bus networks. These stops serve 11 routes, supporting a total of 383 passenger trips weekly. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 273 meters from the nearest stop. The area is highly residential, with most workers commuting out of the suburb; private cars are the primary mode of travel for 91% of commuters, while 6% use buses. Average car ownership is 1.6 vehicles per household, which is above the metropolitan average. The 2021 Census reported that 17.8% of residents worked from home, which was likely influenced by temporary pandemic protocols.

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Health profiles in St Georges show excellent outcomes based on Districts analysis of chronic illness rates and mortality, with very low rates of common health issues across all age demographics. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 66% of the population (1,138 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

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St Georges displays high cultural diversity, with 37.1% of residents speaking languages other than English at home and 42.2% born outside Australia. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 42.8% of the population. The most pronounced religious variance is in Buddhism, which accounts for 4.2% of residents compared to 2.4% across Greater Adelaide.

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St Georges has a median age of 42, slightly higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and higher than the national median of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket represents 17.2% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 6.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 group expanded from 13.1% to 17.2%, and the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 8.5% to 10.1%. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 group fell from 11.6% to 10.0%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from to . Forecasts suggest the local age profile will shift by with the to cohort projected to increase by ( people) from to while declines are anticipated in the to and to cohorts.

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St Georges currently has an estimated 44 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 32 children aged 0-2 and 21 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 29% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 46 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 186. Birth rates in the area have averaged 5.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.