Anula

Anula is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Anula's population is around 2,524 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 139 people (5.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,385 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,524 from the ABS as of June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,912 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Anula's 5.8% growth since the census positions it within 1.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.4%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 53.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is applying growth rates by age cohort to each area, as provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Anticipating future population dynamics, an above-median population growth of statistical areas across the nation is projected, with the area expected to increase by 372 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 14.7% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Anula according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Anula has seen virtually no dwelling approvals in recent years, totalling 4 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 0 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 6.2 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $176,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. There have also been $826,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature.

Compared to Greater Darwin, Anula records markedly lower building activity (83.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, though development activity has picked up in recent periods. This level is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. Further, recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 2513 people per dwelling approval, Anula reflects a highly mature market.

Anula has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 0thth percentile nationally

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Employment performance in Anula has been broadly consistent with national averages

Anula possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.7%, and 0.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 1,329 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.6% above Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (70.5% compared to Greater Darwin's 76.1%). Based on Census responses, a low 3.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. In contrast, construction employs just 8.1% of local workers, below Greater Darwin's 9.2%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.6% while the labour force increased by 1.1%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Darwin recorded employment growth of 1.3%, labour force growth of 1.2%, with unemployment falling marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Anula. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Anula's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Anula SA2's income level is very high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Anula SA2's median income among taxpayers is $66,839 and the average income stands at $76,110, which compares to figures for Greater Darwin's of $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $72,480 (median) and $82,534 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Anula, between the 81st and 81st percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the predominant cohort spans 35.5% of locals (896 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 36.7%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 34.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 14.4% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 82nd percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Anula is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Anula, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 97.4% houses and 2.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Darwin metro's 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Anula was well beyond that of Darwin metro, at 25.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (47.2%) or rented (27.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Darwin metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Darwin metro's $2,100 and $385. Nationally, Anula's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.

Anula features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 80.4% of all households, comprising 37.7% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 16.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.6%, with lone person households at 16.3% and group households comprising 3.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

Anula performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (25.1%) substantially below the SA3 area average of 36.1%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (25.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.8% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 10 active transport stops operating within Anula, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 43 individual routes, collectively providing 1,987 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 170 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling. A relatively low 3.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 283 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 198 weekly trips per individual stop.

Anula's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Anula residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~1,438 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.4% and 6.2% of residents, respectively, while 74.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 14.2% of residents aged 65 and over (357 people), which is higher than the 10.8% in Greater Darwin. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Anula was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Anula was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 27.2% of its population born overseas and 23.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Anula is Christianity, which makes up 43.0% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 4.7% of the population, compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Anula are Australian, comprising 22.2% of the population, English, comprising 22.1% of the population, and Other, comprising 13.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 4.4% of Anula (vs 3.8% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 9.1% (vs 7.0%) and Sri Lankan at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).

Anula's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At 37 years, Anula's median age is somewhat higher than the Greater Darwin average of 34 while essentially aligned with Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Darwin, Anula has a higher concentration of 55 - 64 residents (12.8%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (9.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.7% to 14.4% of the population. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort has declined from 14.9% to 12.9% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 11.7% to 9.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Anula. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 21%, adding 71 residents to reach 411. In contrast, numbers in the 0 to 4 age range are expected to fall by 3.