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Anindilyakwa has an estimated 2,977 residents, up from 2,541 at the 2021 Census — a change of 436 people, or 17.2%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 55.0% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Anindilyakwa reaches approximately 2,977 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 436 residents (17.2%) relative to the 2,541 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 2,977 from June 2025 alongside address verification patterns observed after the Census. Such population numbers result in a density of 1.1 persons per square kilometer, which indicates a low-density environment with substantial space per resident. The expansion of 17.2% since the 2021 census outpaced the national growth figure (9.3%) as well as the state level, placing the area among the leaders for growth in the broader region.
The main driver of this expansion was natural increase, which accounted for roughly 55.0% of the population growth during recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the demographic projections published by ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, which adopt 2022 as their baseline year. For regions lacking coverage in these datasets, or to project demographic shifts beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies cohort-based growth trends derived from the latest Greater Capital Region projections released by the ABS in 2023 using 2022 figures. Looking ahead, regional areas in Australia are projected to grow at a pace exceeding the median, with this specific territory expected to add 396 individuals by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, indicating a total growth rate of 13.3% across the 16 years.
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Residential building activity in Anindilyakwa is extremely quiet, averaging 1 dwelling approvals per year, which translates to 7 approvals over a five-year timeframe. Minimal construction volumes are common in remote localities where housing requirements remain limited and building projects are naturally constrained by local market demand and infrastructure limits. It is worth noting that due to the very small data pool, single construction projects can significantly distort year-on-year growth and relative metrics. Anindilyakwa exhibits construction levels that are significantly below those of Rest of NT. These development volumes also fall far short of wider national trends.
Moreover, recent residential building works have been composed entirely of detached houses, aligning with the rural character of the locality where spacious properties are standard. Interestingly, builders are focusing on detached dwellings at a rate higher than the historical baseline of 84.0% at Census, indicating a sustained appetite for standalone family residences despite general densification trends. Demographic projections indicate that Anindilyakwa will add 396 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Should current construction volumes persist, the addition of new housing may fail to match this population increase, which could intensify buyer competition and underpin stronger appreciation in property values.
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AreaSearch tracks 23 current infrastructure and development projects close to Anindilyakwa, worth an estimated $7.1 billion. 9 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, environmental & disaster management and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments are critical drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 0 major projects in the area that are expected to impact the local community. The main initiatives include the Australia-Asia PowerLink, the Northern Territory Freight Rail And Logistics Capacity Improvements, the Network Optimisation Program - Rail, and Enabling Digital Health Services for Regional and Remote Australia, with details provided on those most likely to affect the local area.
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Gunyangara (Gove Port) Tourism Precinct
A $9.3 million upgrade of marine and land tourism infrastructure at Inverell Bay, Gunyangara, near Nhulunbuy, to support tourism and marine industry growth in East Arnhem as the region diversifies away from mining. Works delivered over three packages included a new 100 metre extended rock groyne, careening facilities for vessel maintenance, a 60 metre detachable floating pontoon, a washdown bay, sealed car park and lighting upgrades, a new entry structure, toilet facilities, and shade and seating at Gove Boat Club.Early works were completed in 2022, with the main $6.9 million construction package running from September 2024 to August 2025. The project achieved 28 percent Aboriginal employment and was officially opened in December 2025. Gove Boat Club now operates the facilities in collaboration with the Ngarrariyal Aboriginal Corporation and Gumatj Corporation.
Nhulunbuy Master Plan
A strategic roadmap guiding the redevelopment and renewal of Nhulunbuy as it transitions from a mining town to a sustainable regional hub. The plan translates the Yolngu Traditional Owners' Vision into a framework for future land tenure, essential services, and infrastructure, ensuring long-term liveability post-2029 mine closure.
Bunggulwuy Close Housing Development
A landmark $7 million community-led housing initiative to deliver 11 new two-bedroom units (four duplexes and a triplex) in Nhulunbuy. The homes are designed to meet long-term accommodation needs for essential service providers like St John NT and Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, and the project includes a strong commitment to Aboriginal employment and training opportunities, supporting the post-mining economic transition of the region.
Growing Tourism in Kakadu Infrastructure Upgrades
Australian Government program to upgrade visitor infrastructure across Kakadu National Park and support Jabiru's transition to a tourism-based economy after the Ranger Uranium Mine closure. The package includes road and access upgrades, campground and visitor facility improvements, communications works, Jabiru remediation, and up to $60 million toward a new Indigenous-led World Heritage Visitor Centre. Current works include road upgrades to Kubara, Maguk and Jim Jim Falls roads, with further works planned for Gimbat and Gunlom roads, plus boardwalk, accessibility and amenity upgrades at key visitor areas including Twin Falls, Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Yellow Water and multiple campgrounds.
Jabiru Masterplan
The Jabiru Masterplan is a 446 million dollar redevelopment transforming the former uranium mining town into a sustainable tourism and regional services hub within Kakadu National Park. Governed by the Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation Jabiru Town (GACJT) on behalf of the Mirarr Traditional Owners, the project includes the Jabiru Lakeside Precinct, a new World Heritage Visitor Centre, and the Bininj Resource and Development Centre. Following the 2021 land hand back, the project focuses on reorienting the town towards the lake, upgrading essential infrastructure, and implementing renewable energy solutions to ensure a vibrant post-mining future for the community.
Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Power Station
Hybrid microgrid supplying Jabiru with at least 50% renewable energy over the long term, integrating a 3.9 MW solar farm, a 3 MW/5 MWh battery, and 4.5 MW of diesel generation. Operations commenced in February 2022.
Jabiru Housing Remediation
Refurbishment of over 160 residential properties in Jabiru to ensure they meet government standards prior to handover to Traditional Owners. The project included a range of works from minor refurbishments to extensive overhauls, including asbestos removal.
RAAF Base Tindal Redevelopment
Major upgrade program at RAAF Base Tindal near Katherine, NT, to enhance airbase capacity and resilience. Scope includes runway and taxiway upgrades, new air movements terminal and parking apron, expanded fuel storage, facilities for the new Triton remotely piloted drone fleet, power, water, and sewer upgrades, and 108 new live-in units for personnel. Works are being delivered under Stage 6 Redevelopment and the US Force Posture Initiatives, managed by Lendlease with packages led by contractors including BMD.
1,339 residents of Anindilyakwa are employed, from a labour force of 1,449. Unemployment sits at 7.6%, with participation at 61.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,229, about 108% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor market in Anindilyakwa is diverse, spanning both manual and professional occupations with a healthy representation of public services, an unemployment rate of 7.6%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 3.1%. As of March 2026, there are 1,339 employed locals, while the unemployment rate is 1.7% higher than the 5.9% observed in Regional NT, and participation in the labor force is notably lower at 61.2% versus 69.9% in Regional NT. Data from the Census indicates that a minimal 2.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this period was influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sources of employment for local residents are mining, public administration & safety, and education & training. The region exhibits a strong concentration in mining, which employs a share of the workforce that is 8.6 times the regional benchmark. On the other hand, health care & social assistance is underrepresented at 10.0% compared to the regional rate of 18.8%. A Census ratio of 0.7 jobs for every resident points to a higher-than-average volume of local employment options. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the twelve months ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.1% and the labor force grow by 2.8%, which led to a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional NT experienced a 2.8% increase in employment and a 2.7% rise in the labor force, with its unemployment rate dropping slightly. Long-term national employment projections issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future worker demand in Anindilyakwa. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate future trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Applying these national sector trends to the local industry profile suggests employment in Anindilyakwa could rise by 5.0% over five years and 11.5% over ten years, noting that this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation and does not account for local population changes.
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Median household income in Anindilyakwa is $1,598 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $336 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,446 a year against an average of $67,420. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent ATO postcode statistics analyzed by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Anindilyakwa SA2 are comparable to national standards, with a median of $53,446 and an average of $67,420. This is similar to Regional NT, where the median is $53,572 and the average is $63,776. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 9.41% since the 2023 financial year, current figures would be approximately $58,475 for the median and $73,764 for the average as of March 2026. Looking back at the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings were at the 0th percentile ($336 weekly), whereas household incomes performed better at the 41st percentile.
The largest income bracket is the 27.9% of residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (representing 830 residents), which aligns with the regional distribution where 33.6% fall into this bracket. Once housing expenses are paid, households keep 95.1% of their earnings, indicating healthy disposable income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Anindilyakwa had 591 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 2% apartments. 0% are owned with a mortgage, 99% rented and 2% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $80 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 5.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 15.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape in Anindilyakwa, according to the last Census, consisted of 83.9% standalone houses and 16.1% alternative formats such as semi-detached homes, units, and other structures, compared to 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings in Regional NT. Home ownership in Anindilyakwa is low at 1.5%, with the rest of the market split between mortgaged properties (0.0%) and rental housing (98.5%). The median monthly home loan payment was recorded at $1,083, which is much lower than the Regional NT benchmark of $1,733, while weekly rent was recorded at $80 compared to the Regional NT median of $150.
By comparison, Anindilyakwa's mortgage costs are far lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent is well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Anindilyakwa counted 591 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 692 today, averaging 3.7 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Household structures are heavily oriented toward families, which account for 83.6% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 46.2%, childless couples at 19.6%, and single parents at 15.2%. The remaining 16.4% are non-family households, with single-person households making up 15.0% and group houses accounting for 0.9%. The typical household size of 3.7 residents is larger than the Regional NT average of 3.1.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.8% of adults in Anindilyakwa hold a university qualification, including 9.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 96% of areas nationally. A further 23.3% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 317 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 677 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region shows lower levels of tertiary education, with university attainment rates of 13.8% falling well below the national mark of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted education programs. Among those with university degrees, bachelor programs are the most common at 9.1%, followed by postgraduate studies at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and technical training is highly popular, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (6.0%) and certificates (23.3%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 32.1% of local residents enrolled in an educational program.
This cohort includes 19.0% attending primary school, 5.4% in secondary education, and 2.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
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84.4% of residents in Anindilyakwa report no long-term health condition. 2.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 11.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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An analysis of mortality figures and chronic illness data by AreaSearch suggests that health outcomes in Anindilyakwa are below the national benchmark, with common medical conditions slightly elevated across both younger and older cohorts, and private medical insurance uptake sitting just ahead of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the population (representing ~1,565 people). The most prevalent chronic conditions recorded in the region are heart disease, affecting 4.6% of people, and diabetes, affecting 3.5% of people, while 84.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 78.4% across Regional NT.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 3.8% of the local population (114 people), which is lower than the Regional NT average of 8.5%. Health ratings among this older group are above average, with national rankings surpassing those of the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Anindilyakwa is largely Australian-born, at 93.1% of residents, with 70.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian Aboriginal (61.2%) and Australian (12.9%). 61.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Anindilyakwa displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 6.9% of its residents born outside of Australia and 70.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 42.9% of the population. The most significant statistical variation is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 7.9% of the population compared to 5.2% in Regional NT. Regarding parental birthplace and heritage, the three most common ancestries in Anindilyakwa are Australian Aboriginal at 61.2% (significantly higher than the regional average of 43.6%), Australian at 12.9%, and English at 9.3% (lower than the regional average of 14.3%).
There are also minor differences in other backgrounds, with Maori representing 0.7% of Anindilyakwa (matching the 0.7% regional rate), Samoan at 0.2% (matching 0.2% regionally), and South Australian at 0.4% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Anindilyakwa is 30, younger than 97% of areas nationally. 34.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Anindilyakwa is 30 years, which is close to the Regional NT median of 31 and younger than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional NT, Anindilyakwa has a higher proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (19.2%) but fewer aged 65 - 74 (3.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 17.0% to 19.2% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group has grown from 18.4% to 19.8%. In contrast, the 0 to 4 group declined from 8.6% to 5.2% and the 15 to 24 age bracket fell from 18.0% to 15.1%.
Projections suggest the local age profile will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 group increasing by 22% (132 people) to reach 722 from 589, while the 85+ and 15 to 24 groups are expected to decline in numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Anindilyakwa
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,541 at the 2021 Census → 2,977 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (702041062). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.