St Georges
With a median house price of $2,850,000 and household income in the 90.9th percentile nationally, St Georges sits firmly at the premium end of Adelaide's inner-east corridor. The suburb spans just 0.7 km2 and holds 1,726 residents, yielding a density of 2,473 per km2. What makes the profile unusual is the combination of very high income and SEIFA decile scores that sit in the lower half nationally: the IRSAD decile of 2 and IEO decile of 2 reflect a measurement methodology that penalises smaller, tightly-held suburbs with few low-income signals rather than indicating disadvantage. The 63.6% university qualification rate runs 33.5 percentage points above national, and 42.2% of residents were born overseas, which is 20.6 points above national, pointing to a highly educated, internationally-connected enclave.
Population
1,726
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,414/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
10
Median House
$2.9M
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price reached $2,850,000 in the March quarter 2026, up from $1,549,444 one year earlier, an 83.9% jump over 12 months. That pace is exceptional compared to the broader Adelaide market and warrants caution as a single-year move rather than sustained trend. The stock is 74.0% separate houses, with 26.0% semi-detached and no recorded apartment share, so buyers face a detached-house market with limited alternatives. Three-bedroom homes account for 48.1% of dwellings and 4-plus bedrooms make up 40.8%, making this one of the largest-dwelling suburbs in SA. Monthly mortgage costs average $2,800, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.8%, below the 30% stress threshold, though that comfort relies on incomes in the top decile nationally.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $2,850,000 in the March quarter 2026, up from $1,549,444 one year earlier, an 83.9% jump over 12 months. That pace is exceptional compared to the broader Adelaide market and warrants caution as a single-year move rather than sustained trend. The stock is 74.0% separate houses, with 26.0% semi-detached and no recorded apartment share, so buyers face a detached-house market with limited alternatives. Three-bedroom homes account for 48.1% of dwellings and 4-plus bedrooms make up 40.8%, making this one of the largest-dwelling suburbs in SA. Monthly mortgage costs average $2,800, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.8%, below the 30% stress threshold, though that comfort relies on incomes in the top decile nationally.
For Investors
Investors encounter a thin rental market: only 12.7% of dwellings are rented, compared to the national average of roughly 30%, and the vacancy rate sits at 7.1%, elevated for a suburb of this size. Weekly rent of $495 against a $2,850,000 median implies a gross yield of approximately 0.9%, low even by premium-suburb standards. Development activity is minimal at 5 applications in the past 12 months, all dwelling alterations or additions rather than new supply, so the rental pool will not expand materially. Net overseas migration of 46 residents per year and net internal migration of 76 per year provide steady demand support, but the investment case here rests almost entirely on long-term capital appreciation rather than yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
80
Last 12 Months
10
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+233.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 43 is 3.0 years above the national figure, and the trajectory is aging: the senior share rose 5.4 points while the young share fell 3.7 points over the decade. University qualifications at 63.6% are 33.5 percentage points above the national rate, among the highest in SA. Born-overseas residents reach 42.2%, which is 20.6 points above national. English (468 residents) is the leading ancestry, followed by Chinese (385), Other (213), Scottish (136) and Irish (131). Mandarin is spoken by 107 residents, making it the most common non-English language. Couples with children make up the most common household type at 642 families, while 352 couples have no children, and the 2.8 average household size is 0.3 above national.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
74.0%
Houses
26.0%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is strongly owner-oriented: 49.7% own outright, 37.6% carry a mortgage and just 12.7% rent, compared to a national renter share roughly 2.5 times higher. Outright owners approaching half the suburb points to long-held, debt-free wealth concentrated in a small, well-established footprint. Separate houses dominate at 74.0% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 26.0%. Large homes are the norm: 40.8% have 4 or more bedrooms and 48.1% have 3 bedrooms, which is notably larger than the national stock profile. The price rose from $1,549,444 in the March quarter 2025 to $2,850,000 in the March quarter 2026. Mortgage-to-income at 26.8% and rent-to-income at 20.5% are both below stress levels, a function of the very high household income of $2,414 per week sitting in the 90.9th percentile nationally.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,800
Rent / wk
$495
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$982
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.1%
Unoccupied
46
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.7%
Couples, no children
1,483
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employing industry at 25.2% (150 workers), well above its national share, which aligns with proximity to major Adelaide hospital precinct. Professional and technical services follow at 16.3% (97 workers) and Education at 10.2% (61 workers), together reflecting the high-credential workforce. By occupation, Professionals (338) and Managers (141) account for the two largest groups, and the full-time employment rate of 59.1% is moderate because the older population lifts the not-in-labour-force count to 559 residents. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, low by national standards. Real income grew 19.3% over the decade. The volunteering rate of 21.7% is notably high, consistent with the older, established community profile.
Unemployment
4.3%
Labour Force
6,019
Unemployed
259
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.1%
Part-time
37.7%
Participation
55.6%
Employed
755
Occupations
Top Industries
University
63.6%
Postgraduate
21.2%
Born Overseas
42.2%
Dwellings
599
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high at 85.3% of commuters driving, compared to a national share closer to 74%, reflecting the low-density, residential character of a 0.7 km2 suburb with limited arterial transit. Public transport use is only 4.3%. The crime rate of 18.0 incidents per 1,000 residents is low in absolute terms, with 31 total reported incidents, though no school data is recorded within the suburb boundary. Need-for-assistance sits at just 3.4% (58 residents), consistent with a healthy, prosperous population. The IRSAD decile of 2 is a statistical artefact of the small suburb's measurement, not a reflection of observed disadvantage, given that household income ranks in the 90.9th percentile nationally and mortgage and rent stress are both absent.
Drive
85.3%
Public Transport
4.3%
Walk / Cycle
2.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.11%/yr
(+171 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 21.0% over the decade and sits on a trajectory adding roughly 171 persons per year at 1.11% annual growth. Medium forecasts project the broader statistical area reaching 16,733 by 2031 from 15,444 in 2025. Migration is balanced: net overseas arrivals contribute 46 residents per year and net internal migration adds 76 per year, meaning growth is not dependent on a single driver. The gentrification score of 16 places the suburb at the not-gentrifying stage because it is already an established premium enclave with no room to upgrade socioeconomically. Rent grew 56.5% over the decade, significantly outpacing income growth of 19.3%, so affordability has worsened despite incomes ranking in the 90.9th percentile nationally. The stability signals are strong: 77.8% of residents stayed in place over the census period.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+46
Net Internal / yr
+76
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +19% since 2011, Net internal migration +76/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
31
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
18.0
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How St Georges compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Georges a good suburb to live in?
St Georges offers high household incomes in the 90.9th percentile nationally and a university qualification rate of 63.6%, which is 33.5 points above national. With 74.0% separate houses, low crime of 18.0 incidents per 1,000 residents and 77.8% residential stability, it is one of Adelaide's most established premium suburbs. The main trade-off is a $2,850,000 median house price limiting entry.
What is the median house price in St Georges?
The median house price is $2,850,000 as of the March quarter 2026, up from $1,549,444 one year earlier. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,800. Weekly rent is $495. The suburb's mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.8% is below the 30% stress threshold, anchored by household incomes of $2,414 per week.
What schools are in St Georges?
No schools are recorded within the St Georges boundary in this dataset. Families rely on institutions in neighbouring eastern suburbs. Despite the absence of local schools, the resident population is highly educated, with 63.6% holding university qualifications, which is 33.5 percentage points above the national rate.
Is St Georges safe?
St Georges recorded 31 total crime incidents in the dataset, giving a rate of 18.0 per 1,000 residents, which is low for an Adelaide suburb. Need-for-assistance is just 3.4% (58 residents). Residential stability is high at 77.8% of residents remaining in place, a further indicator of a settled and secure community.
Is St Georges good for property investment?
The investment appeal is primarily capital-growth focused. At $2,850,000 median and $495 weekly rent, gross yield is approximately 0.9%, well below what income investors typically target. The 7.1% vacancy rate is elevated and renters make up only 12.7% of households compared to the national average. Only 5 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, limiting new supply.
How is St Georges's population changing?
The suburb grew 21.0% over the decade and adds approximately 171 persons per year at 1.11% annual growth. The profile is aging, with the senior share up 5.4 points over 10 years. Net overseas migration adds 46 residents per year and net internal migration contributes 76, making growth balanced between domestic and international sources.
What languages are spoken in St Georges?
About 42.2% of residents were born overseas, which is 20.6 percentage points above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language with 107 speakers, followed by Cantonese (31) and Sinhala (18). Chinese ancestry (385 residents) is the second-largest ancestry group after English (468), reflecting a significant East Asian-heritage community.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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