St Georges
The suburb is above the national profile for university education and overseas birth, with 63.6% holding university qualifications and 42.2% born overseas. Its 74.0% separate-house share and 48.9% outright ownership create a settled, established feel. Compared with nearby Toorak Gardens and Linden Park, the clearest local distinction is its compact, detached-house market, supported by low recorded crime of 18.0 incidents per 1,000 people.
Local council: Burnside
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
11
Median House
$2.9M
First quarter 2026
St Georges suits buyers seeking established housing and strong household finances, but the entry price is substantial. Separate houses account for 74.0% of dwellings, while 40.8% have four or more bedrooms, so the suburb is more suitable for buyers prioritising space than for those seeking compact apartments. The 48.9% outright ownership rate is higher than the 37.1% mortgage share, reflecting long-term tenure. Prices rose 83.9% between 1Q 2025 and 1Q 2026, although only 2 quarters of history are available, so buyers should compare individual properties carefully.
For Buyers
St Georges suits buyers seeking established housing and strong household finances, but the entry price is substantial. Separate houses account for 74.0% of dwellings, while 40.8% have four or more bedrooms, so the suburb is more suitable for buyers prioritising space than for those seeking compact apartments. The 48.9% outright ownership rate is higher than the 37.1% mortgage share, reflecting long-term tenure. Prices rose 83.9% between 1Q 2025 and 1Q 2026, although only 2 quarters of history are available, so buyers should compare individual properties carefully.
For Investors
St Georges presents as a premium, low-rental-share investment market rather than a high-yield suburb. Only 12.5% of households rent, the weekly rent is $495 and vacancy is 7.1%, which can create a thinner tenant pool than in more rental-oriented areas. Rental growth across the wider forecast area is 56.5%, but the primary migration driver is Balanced, limiting the case for assuming unusually strong tenant demand. Ten development applications in 12 months suggest ongoing property activity, though the examples are small-scale rather than evidence of a major dwelling pipeline.
Development Activity
Total DAs
83
Last 12 Months
11
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+120.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
St Georges has an older and more highly educated profile than Australia overall. The median age of 43 is 3.0 years above the national figure, while university attainment at 63.6% is 33.5 percentage points above the national comparison. Overseas-born residents account for 42.2%, or 20.6 percentage points above the national level, with English and Chinese ancestry counts of 468 and 385. Mandarin is spoken by 107 residents and Canton by 31. Household size averages 2.8 people, 0.3 above the national comparison, and couples with children represent 51.3% of families. The 77.8% stay rate indicates a relatively settled population, while nearby Toorak Gardens and Linden Park offer useful comparisons for households weighing established eastern-suburbs lifestyles.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
74.0%
Houses
26.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing pattern is predominantly established and detached, with 74.0% separate houses and 26.0% semi-detached dwellings. Three-bedroom homes account for 48.1% of stock and four-bedroom-plus homes another 40.8%, explaining why the suburb appeals to households seeking family-sized accommodation. Ownership is comparatively settled: 48.9% own outright, higher than the 37.1% paying a mortgage, while only 12.5% rent. That tenure mix can reduce forced selling because many households have substantial housing security, but the premium price still makes entry harder than in more affordable nearby markets.
Mortgage / mo
$2,800
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$495
Census 2021
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
51.3%
Couples with children
36.2%
Couples, no children
12.3%
Single parent
495
Total families
Economy & Employment
St Georges combines high household earnings with a professional employment base. Weekly household income is $2,414, placing the suburb at the 90.9th percentile, above the national income profile. Healthcare is the largest industry at 25.2%, followed by Professional and Technical services at 16.3%, Education at 10.2%, Retail at 7.0% and Hospitality at 6.2%. Professionals number 338 and managers 141, while clerical and administrative workers number 98. The unemployment rate is 3.0% and participation is 58.5%, supporting a relatively resilient local economy. The main anomaly is that high income sits alongside an IEO decile of 2 and an IRSAD decile of 2, with IER at decile 4. This contrast may reflect a small area containing affluent professionals alongside households experiencing education, employment or disadvantage pressures.
Unemployment
3.0%
Labour Force
822
Unemployed
25
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
56.0%
Part-time
38.8%
Participation
58.5%
Employed
797
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
63.6%
Postgraduate
21.2%
Born Overseas
42.2%
Dwellings
599
Transport to Work
St Georges is strongly car-oriented: 69.8% travel as car drivers compared with 3.5% using public transport, while 18.1% work from home and only 2.1% walk or cycle. That pattern suits households with private vehicles because daily travel is less dependent on local transit. Recorded crime is 31 incidents, or 18.0 per 1,000 people, supporting a low-crime profile, although street-level conditions should still be checked. Families should compare exact-address enrolment zones, travel times and the nearby mix of public, independent and other school options because access can vary across surrounding boundaries. The IRSAD decile is 2, lower than middle-decile areas, despite household income above the 90th percentile, so livability is financially strong for some households but not uniform across every measure.
Drive
69.8%
Public Transport
3.5%
Walk / Cycle
2.1%
Work from Home
18.1%
Growth Outlook
St Georges is forecast to grow at 1.11% annually, with Balanced migration as the primary driver rather than a single dominant inflow. Population change across the wider area is 21.0% over 10 years, but the trajectory is explicitly Aging: the senior share has risen 5.4 percentage points while the young share has fallen 3.7 points. Affordability is labelled Worsening, and rent growth is 56.5%, which can reinforce pressure on both purchasers and tenants. The main gentrification indicator records a score of 16 and a stage of Not gentrifying, while the broader shift signal records Active at 56, so the outlook is mixed rather than a straightforward renewal story. Compared with a static established suburb, the 1.11% annual trend is meaningful, but demographic ageing is likely to shape demand more than rapid household turnover.
Population trend: Burnside council area
St Georges sits in the Burnside council area. These are the council area's residents, not St Georges's.
Residents 2025
48,257
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.8%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.7%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
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 suits households seeking established homes, professional employment and a quieter eastern-suburbs setting. The median age is 43, recorded crime is 18.0 incidents per 1,000 people, and 69.8% drive to work compared with 3.5% using public transport, so it is more car-oriented than transit-oriented.
What schools are in St Georges?
School planning should begin with the exact address, enrolment zone and travel route rather than a suburb-wide assumption. St Georges has a median age of 43, couples with children make up 51.3% of families and average household size is 2.8, so families should compare nearby public, independent and other sector options for practical daily access.
Is St Georges safe?
St Georges recorded 31 incidents, equal to a crime rate of 18.0 per 1,000 people. That supports a lower-crime profile, but safety can vary by street and time, so buyers and renters should inspect the immediate surroundings and compare recent local conditions before committing.
How is St Georges's population changing?
The suburb has 1,726 residents today and an older trajectory, with a median age of 43, 3.0 years above the national figure. Forecast growth is 1.11% annually, while wider-area population change is 21.0% over 10 years. The senior share rose 5.4 points and the young share fell 3.7 points.
What languages are spoken in St Georges?
English and Chinese backgrounds are prominent, with 42.2% of residents born overseas, 20.6 percentage points above the national comparison. Mandarin is spoken by 107 residents and Canton by 31, alongside Sinhalese at 18, Greek at 15 and Persian at 14.
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), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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