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St Georges Basin NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for St Georges Basin, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of St Georges Basin NSW is 3,215 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in St Georges Basin is $545 per week ($28,340 per year). Median rent in St Georges Basin is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). St Georges Basin has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. St Georges Basin has a population density of 71.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in St Georges Basin is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Georges Basin is $1,690.

There were 12 recorded offences in St Georges Basin in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

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St Georges Basin Population

residents (Census 2021)

St Georges Basin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$545/wk

$28,340 per year

#7776 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,690/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

St Georges Basin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (1,625) Female 49.6% (1,597)

Population Density

71.4

people per km²

3,215 people · 45.0 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,399

Family income/wk

St Georges Basin Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

St Georges Basin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.6% 613 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.4% 367 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

St Georges Basin Country of Birth

Australia

90.6%

England

6.7%

Germany

1.3%

China

0.3%

Fiji

0.3%

India

0.3%

Croatia

0.2%

Greece

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

St Georges Basin Religion

No Religion

40.9%

Anglican

22.9%

Catholic

20.8%

Not stated

7.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Uniting Church

1.9%

Baptist

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

St Georges Basin Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

St Georges Basin Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

23.1%

Other

21.2%

Italian

15.4%

German

13.5%

Portuguese

7.7%

SAL Tot

7.7%

Australian Indigenous

5.8%

Polish

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

St Georges Basin Employment

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Employed full-time

23.9% 605 people

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Employed part-time

18.2% 459 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 50 people

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Not in labour force

55.9% 1,413 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

St Georges Basin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.3%

Bachelor Degree

15.7%

Postgraduate Degree

4.1%

Certificate I/II

3.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

St Georges Basin Occupation

Professionals

19.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.1%

Community & Personal Service

17.4%

Managers

13.4%

Clerical & Administrative

12.7%

Labourers

7.7%

Sales Workers

6.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

St Georges Basin Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.8%

Engineering

19.3%

Society & Culture

14.0%

Health

12.3%

Architecture & Building

10.5%

Education

9.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.5%

Agriculture & Environment

2.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.1%

Creative Arts

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

St Georges Basin Dwelling Types

Separate house

90.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

St Georges Basin Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.9%

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

10.3%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

13.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.3%

$4,000+/wk

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

St Georges Basin Marital Status

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Married

52.6% 1,459

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Separated

3.9% 109

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Divorced

10.4% 290

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Widowed

8.5% 237

👤

Never married

24.5% 681

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

St Georges Basin Ancestry

English

34.1%

Australian

31.0%

Scottish

8.8%

Irish

8.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.1%

Other

3.6%

German

3.5%

Italian

1.5%

Dutch

1.1%

Greek

1.1%

Maltese

0.9%

Filipino

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

St Georges Basin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.2%

Secondary — Government

25.1%

Pre-school

13.5%

Vocational Education

12.0%

Secondary — Catholic

5.9%

Primary — Catholic

3.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

St Georges Basin Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

10.6% 644

✅

No need for assistance

89.4% 5,431

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

St Georges Basin Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.8% 361

—

Not a volunteer

86.2% 2,254

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

St Georges Basin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.9%

$300-$449/mo

1.5%

$450-$599/mo

4.2%

$600-$799/mo

3.0%

$800-$999/mo

8.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

St Georges Basin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.4%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Car (passenger)

3.5%

Truck

2.3%

Walked only

1.6%

Bus

0.4%

Other

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

St Georges Basin Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.9%

1 vehicle

40.0%

2 vehicles

38.2%

3 vehicles

12.1%

4+ vehicles

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

St Georges Basin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.1%

2 bedrooms

17.6%

3 bedrooms

39.3%

4 bedrooms

32.8%

5 bedrooms

7.2%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

St Georges Basin Population Mobility

14.5%

moved in the last year

42.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

43.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

St Georges Basin Indigenous Population

6.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

424

Indigenous residents

5,694

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

St Georges Basin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

409

Arthritis

244

Heart disease

165

Diabetes

147

Lung condition

140

Asthma

125

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

St Georges Basin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

10.9%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

St Georges Basin Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.7%

Couple — children under 15

31.0%

Couple — no children under 15

13.4%

One parent — children under 15

6.8%

One parent — no children under 15

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

St Georges Basin Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

1.3% 33

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 6

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Previously served

6.1% 160

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Never served

92.4% 2,420

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

St Georges Basin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 391

—

Did not provide

85.0% 2,216

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

St Georges Basin Children Ever Born

No children

22.4%

1 child

10.3%

2 children

33.9%

3 children

21.7%

4 children

8.9%

5+ children

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

St Georges Basin When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

122

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

St Georges Basin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.3%

5–14 hours

27.2%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

St Georges Basin Household Size

1 person

27.1%

2 persons

45.5%

3 persons

10.3%

4 persons

11.0%

5 persons

4.1%

6+ persons

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

St Georges Basin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,580

Moved from NSW

233

Moved — same area (SA2)

166

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

St Georges Basin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.6%

Step family — no other children

14.4%

Blended family — no other children

3.9%

Other couple — children only

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

St Georges Basin Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 12 total

Theft

Assault

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

St Georges Basin Schools

schools nearby

government

909

avg ICSEA score

408

total students

Sanctuary Point Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 408 students

909

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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St Georges Basin Rent Prices & Affordability

31%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,113/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 31.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in St Georges Basin

Your weekly income

≈ $4,823/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $763/wk

Rent share 31.4%

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Income: $539/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $65/wk

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Income: $569/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $612/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $554/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $150/wk

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Income: $550/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $130/wk

St Georges Basin vs State & National Average

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Bowen Mountain

Pop: 1,609 Income: $945/wk Rent: $400/wk

Mount Ousley

Pop: 1,611 Income: $832/wk Rent: $500/wk

Karuah

Pop: 1,618 Income: $555/wk Rent: $300/wk

Llandilo

Pop: 1,618 Income: $709/wk Rent: $500/wk

Roseville Chase

Pop: 1,618 Income: $1,197/wk Rent: $925/wk

North Haven (NSW)

Pop: 1,619 Income: $519/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Georges Basin

What is the population of St Georges Basin NSW?

The population of St Georges Basin NSW is 3,215 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 71.4 people per km².St Georges Basin is ranked #2,283 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in St Georges Basin?

The median personal income in St Georges Basin NSW is $545 per week, or $28,340 per year.The median household income is $1,113 per week.Family income is $1,399 per week.St Georges Basin is ranked #7,776 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in St Georges Basin?

Median rent in St Georges Basin NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 31.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.St Georges Basin ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in St Georges Basin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Georges Basin NSW is $1,690. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in St Georges Basin?

The median age in St Georges Basin NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is St Georges Basin a good suburb to live in?

St Georges Basin is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,215.The median income is $545/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13651. All dollar figures in AUD.