St Ives Chase (NSW)

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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic updates covering the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of St Ives Chase has a calculated population of approximately 3,366 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 83 people (2.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered a population of 3,283 residents. This adjustment is derived from a resident headcount of 3,352, calculated by Districts using the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) plus 6 validated new addresses verified since the Census date. This population count corresponds to a density of 967 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages recorded across regions analyzed by Districts. The 2.5% increase post-census places the suburb of St Ives Chase within 1.9 percentage points of the SA3 region (4.4%), showing competitive underlying expansion. Growth in the local headcount was primarily driven by overseas migration, which acted as the sole source of positive demographic gains in recent times.

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The suburb of St Ives Chase is characterized by a highly qualified labor force, particularly within the technology sector, alongside a very low unemployment rate of 2.7% and an estimated annual employment increase of 1.0% according to Districts regional aggregations. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 1,574, and the local unemployment rate sat 1.5% below the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, whereas the labor force participation rate was notably lower at 62.0% compared to 69.1% across the Greater Sydney area. According to Census records, a significant 64.5% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this figure should be interpreted alongside pandemic lockdown conditions.

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Based on Districts' aggregation of the most recent postcode tax statistics released by the ATO for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of St Ives Chase recorded a median income of $59,356 and an average income of $104,740. This represents a very high income profile nationally, compared to median and average benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimated figures are approximately $65,482 for the median and $115,549 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local household incomes at the 98th percentile nationally, with a median weekly household income of $3,306. Income distribution details show that the $4000+ weekly bracket is the largest group, containing 41.7% of the population ( people), which differs from the metropolitan pattern where the - range is the most common at . High-income earners are highly represented, with of households earning more than weekly, pointing to substantial spending capacity. High housing expenses demand of income, yet strong baseline earnings ensure that disposable income remains at the th percentile, and the local SEIFA income index places the area in the th decile.

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According to the latest Census, the residential composition of the suburb of St Ives Chase consisted of 96.0% separate houses and 4.0% other property styles, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to Greater Sydney where separate houses accounted for 55.9% and alternative dwellings made up 44.1%. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 43.6%, which is much higher than the Sydney metropolitan average, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (48.6%) or rented (7.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was substantially higher than the Sydney metro median, standing at $4,223, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $950, compared to Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, mortgage commitments in the suburb of St Ives Chase are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.

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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 90.7%, consisting of couples with children at 57.6%, couples without children at 25.7%, and single parent households at 6.9%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 9.3%, with single person dwellings representing 8.8% and group living situations accounting for 1.0%. The median household occupancy of 3.2 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational profiles in the suburb of St Ives Chase are substantially higher than regional and national averages, with 54.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This educational lead positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 33.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (18.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational training is held by 19.0% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (9.2%).

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Public transport options include 20 active transit stops in the suburb of St Ives Chase, consisting of bus services. These locations are serviced by 12 distinct routes, which combine to offer 989 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is rated as highly convenient, with residents living an average of 172 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential character of the suburb of St Ives Chase, the majority of workers travel outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 88%, while 7% commute via train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars per household, which is above the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, specifically 64.5%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements.

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Health indicators show excellent results in the suburb of St Ives Chase, based on Districts' evaluation of local death rates and the incidence of long-term health conditions, which shows a low presence of common illnesses across all age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 68% of the local population (2,295 people). This compares to coverage rates of 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of St Ives Chase displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 33.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 47.4% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 42.2% of residents. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is observed in Judaism, which is practiced by 7.1% of the population, compared to a Greater Sydney average of 0.8%.

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The median age of 42 years in the suburb of St Ives Chase is considerably higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38 years. The 5 - 14 demographic is highly represented at 19.3% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is much lower at 3.7%. The proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 is also well above the national benchmark of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 11.4% to 13.6% of the population, whereas the 0 to 4 group has decreased from 4.4% to 3.2%. Long-term population projections to 2041 point to significant changes in age structure for the suburb of St Ives Chase. The most rapid growth will occur in the + demographic, which is projected to increase by ( people) to reach from an initial . The combined + age groups are expected to account for of total population growth, pointing to a clear aging trend. Conversely, the to and to age brackets are expected to experience declines in population.

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St Ives Chase currently has an estimated 107 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 71 children aged 0-2 and 47 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 26% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 96 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 443. Birth rates in the area have averaged 5.1 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.