Phillip, ACT: suburb profile

The population of Phillip ACT is 5,197 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Phillip is $1,342 per week ($69,784 per year). Median rent in Phillip is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Phillip has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Phillip has a population density of 2,018 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Phillip is India. The most common religion is No religion (39.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Phillip is $1,608.

Population
5,197
Census 2021
Median income
$1,342/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$440/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
32years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Phillip vs the typical ACT suburb

The median personal income in Phillip is $1,342 a week, 13% above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192). That ranks 24th of 109 ACT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $440 a week, $10 less than the typical ACT suburb. Rent takes 21.2% of the median household income here, against 18.2% in the typical ACT suburb. The median resident is 32, 6 years younger than in the typical ACT suburb (38).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasurePhillipTypical ACTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,342/wk$1,192/wk +13%$766/wk
Household income$2,075/wk$2,414/wk −14%$1,637/wk
Rent$440/wk$450/wk −2%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,608/mo$2,154/mo −25%$1,733/mo
Median age3238 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.2%18.2% +3.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Phillip, the typical ACT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Phillip Population

5,197 residents at the 2021 Census.

Phillip Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,342/wk
$69,784 per year
Ranked 234 of 14,663
Median Rent
$440/wk
$1,907 per month
Ranked 1,252 of 14,663
Median Age
32years
6 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,608/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 1.1 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Phillip Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,075/wk
Median rent $440/wk
Rent to income 21.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Phillip against your income

About $8,992 a month
Median rent $440/wk
Left after rent $1,635/wk
Rent share 21.2%

Phillip Schools

17
schools nearby
11
government
1116
avg ICSEA score
9,744
total students
Canberra Girls Grammar School Independent
Secondary · K-12 · 1,203 students
1177
ICSEA
Garran Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 676 students
1159
ICSEA
Hughes Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 457 students
1157
ICSEA
Curtin Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 408 students
1146
ICSEA
Holy Trinity Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 387 students
1145
ICSEA
Marist College Canberra Independent
Combined · 4-12 · 1,852 students
1142
ICSEA
Mawson Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 542 students
1139
ICSEA
Alfred Deakin High School Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 881 students
1132
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 210 students
1131
ICSEA
Sts Peter and Paul Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 299 students
1130
ICSEA
Lyons Early Childhood School Government
Primary · K-2 · 91 students
1116
ICSEA
The Canberra College Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 1,174 students
1087
ICSEA
Canberra Christian School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 228 students
1087
ICSEA
Torrens Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 394 students
1079
ICSEA
Melrose High School Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 776 students
1079
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 17 schools.

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

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Phillip Map

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Phillip, Australian Capital Territory: 35.3470°S, 149.0914°E

Phillip Schools (17)

People in Phillip

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (2,515) Female 51.6% (2,678)

Population Density

2,018
people per km²
5,197 people · 2.6 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$2,473
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
8.0%
Nepal
6.3%
Philippines
5.1%
China
2.6%
England
2.1%
Malaysia
1.4%
New Zealand
1.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Nepali
5.9%
Malayalam
4.8%
Mandarin
3.5%
Tagalog
2.5%
Filipino
1.9%
Cantonese
1.6%
Korean
1.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
25.2%
Australian
20.7%
Irish
9.7%
Scottish
8.5%
Indian
8.1%
Chinese
7.1%
Filipino
6.2%
German
2.9%
Italian
2.8%
Australian Aboriginal
1.7%
Korean
1.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
39.5%
Catholic
18.7%
Hinduism
10.4%
Not stated
6.5%
Anglican
4.3%
Buddhism
4.3%
Islam
3.5%
Christian (other)
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
37.7% 1,742
Separated
3.0% 137
Divorced
8.3% 381
Widowed
2.1% 96
Never married
48.9% 2,259

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
46.8%
Couple: children under 15
37.9%
One parent: children under 15
6.0%
One parent: no children under 15
4.9%
Couple: no children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
44.4%
2 persons
34.3%
3 persons
12.1%
4 persons
7.1%
5 persons
1.6%
6+ persons
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Phillip

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,623 occupied private dwellings in Phillip at the 2021 Census, 49.4% were rented, 13.9% owned outright and 34.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 26 dwellings
Owned outright
13.9% 365 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
34.8% 914 dwellings
Rented
49.4% 1,297 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 26 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Semi-detached (2+ storey)
87.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.3%
Separate house
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
32.0%
2 bedrooms
49.6%
3 bedrooms
17.7%
4 bedrooms
0.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.2%
$300-$449/mo
0.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.2%
$800-$999/mo
3.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
32.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.8%
1 vehicle
62.3%
2 vehicles
24.4%
3 vehicles
2.9%
4+ vehicles
0.6%

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

Work, income and education in Phillip

Employment

Employed full-time
61.6% 2,602 people
Employed part-time
18.1% 765 people
Unemployed
2.9% 122 people
Not in labour force
17.4% 737 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
44.0%
Managers
14.1%
Clerical & Administrative
13.2%
Community & Personal Service
10.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.6%
Sales Workers
4.7%
Labourers
4.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.1%
$400-$499/wk
1.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
3.0%
$800-$999/wk
3.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.5%
$4,000+/wk
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.2%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
1.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.3%
$3,500+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
56.2%
Walked only
14.9%
Bus
11.3%
Did not go to work
9.1%
Car (passenger)
6.2%
Bicycle
1.0%
Other
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
89.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
6.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
44.0%
Postgraduate Degree
24.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.1%
Certificate III/IV
11.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.2%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

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

Field of Study

Health
20.9%
Management & Commerce
20.8%
Society & Culture
20.5%
Information Technology
10.1%
Engineering
6.9%
Education
4.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.7%
Creative Arts
4.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.6%
Architecture & Building
2.3%
Agriculture & Environment
0.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
32.0%
Primary: Government
25.5%
Secondary: Government
17.0%
Pre-school
10.3%
Primary: Catholic
6.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.7%
Secondary: Catholic
3.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.6%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.2%
Has need for assistance
2.9%
Need for assistance not stated
4.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
525
Asthma
164
Diabetes
87
Arthritis
85
Heart disease
64
Lung condition
49
Kidney disease
35
Cancer
28
Stroke
20
Dementia
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.2% 356
Did not provide
91.8% 4,003

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.9% 606
Not a volunteer
86.1% 3,761

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.7% 32
Current ADF: Reserves
0.5% 22
Previously served
2.6% 114
Never served
96.2% 4,230

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
63.7%
1 child
14.9%
2 children
14.4%
3 children
5.5%
4 children
1.4%
5+ children
0.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
32
1961: 1970
60
1971: 1980
76
1981: 1990
104
1991: 2000
167
2001: 2010
349
2011: 2015
538
2016
172
2017
246
2018
236
2019
160
2020
68
2021
27

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

Population Mobility

37.3%
moved in the last year
80.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
79.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,067
Moved from ACT
945
Moved from NSW
407
Moved: same area (SA2)
149
Moved from VIC
90
Moved from overseas
86
Moved from QLD
69
Moved from SA
26
Moved from WA
19
Moved from NT
13
Moved from TAS
9

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.9%
5: 14 hours
34.0%
15: 29 hours
8.6%
30+ hours
5.0%
Did not do domestic work
26.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
93.0%
Step family: no other children
5.5%
Blended family: no other children
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Throsby
Income: $1,342/wk Rent: $375/wk $65/wk less rent
Taylor
Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $282/wk $158/wk less rent
Watson
Income: $1,354/wk Rent: $437/wk $3/wk less rent
Downer
Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $420/wk $20/wk less rent
Banks
Income: $1,168/wk Rent: $424/wk $16/wk less rent
Lyneham
Income: $1,200/wk Rent: $425/wk $15/wk less rent
Lyons (ACT)
Income: $1,097/wk Rent: $360/wk $80/wk less rent
Theodore (ACT)
Income: $1,195/wk Rent: $430/wk $10/wk less rent

Suburbs near Phillip

The closest suburb to Phillip is Chifley (ACT), 1.5 km away.

Chifley (ACT)
1.5 km away · income $1,191/wk · rent $450/wk
Hughes (ACT)
1.6 km away · income $1,298/wk · rent $400/wk
Garran
1.7 km away · income $1,349/wk · rent $550/wk
Lyons (ACT)
1.8 km away · income $1,097/wk · rent $360/wk
Mawson
1.9 km away · income $1,158/wk · rent $400/wk
Pearce
2.0 km away · income $1,222/wk · rent $430/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Phillip

What is the population of Phillip ACT?

The population of Phillip ACT is 5,197 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,018 people per km². Phillip is ranked #1,514 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Phillip?

The median personal income in Phillip ACT is $1,342 per week, or $69,784 per year. The median household income is $2,075 per week. Family income is $2,473 per week. Phillip is ranked #234 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Phillip?

Median rent in Phillip ACT is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Phillip ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Phillip?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Phillip ACT is $1,608. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Phillip?

The median age in Phillip ACT is 32 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Phillip a good suburb to live in?

Phillip is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 5,197. The median income is $1,342/wk, which is above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% 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: 80110. All dollar figures in AUD.