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Anula has an estimated 2,583 residents, up from 2,385 at the 2021 Census — a change of 198 people, or 8.3%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 54.2% of that increase. That puts 1,957 residents on each square kilometre. 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the population of Anula is estimated to be 2,583 as of May 2026. This is an increase of 198 people (8.3%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,385 people. The change is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 2,583 and address validation since the Census. This population level represents a density of 1,956 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average for national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 8.3% growth since the census is within 1.0 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of growth, accounting for approximately 54.2% of population gains in recent times. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas without this data, and for projections beyond 2032, growth rates by age cohort from the latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied. Future population growth is projected to exceed the national median, with the area expected to gain 348 persons to 2041 based on recent annual ERP numbers, representing a 13.5% increase over 16 years.
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Anula has recorded minimal residential development, with 4 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 0 in FY-26. With an average of 21.8 new residents per year for each home built between FY-21 and FY-25, demand exceeds supply, which generally drives up prices and competition. New dwellings have an average value of $176,000, which is below regional norms and provides more affordable housing options. Commercial approvals of $826,000 registered this financial year highlight the residential focus of the area. Building activity in Anula is 83.0% below the regional average per person in Greater Darwin.
This low level of new housing typically supports prices and demand for existing homes, though construction has increased recently. This activity is also below national levels, suggesting a mature market and potential development limits. Recent construction consists entirely of detached houses, preserving the suburban character of the area for families seeking space. With approximately 2554 people per dwelling approval, the market is highly mature.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects close to Anula, worth an estimated $1.23 billion. 4 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans education & training, environmental & disaster management and health & medical. 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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Infrastructure updates, major projects, and planning changes can impact local real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified 0 projects likely to influence the area. Notable projects include the Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, Berrimah North Area Plan, Casuarina Square Redevelopment, and the Northern Suburbs Youth Hub, with relevant details provided below.
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Casuarina Square Redevelopment
A major redevelopment of Casuarina Square, the Northern Territory's largest shopping centre, owned and managed by Sentinel Property Group. Work began on 21 July 2025 on the estimated $60 million project, which includes a full Woolworths supermarket fitout and mall specialty upgrade, the Northern Territory's first Woolworths Direct-to-Boot service, a raised and expanded undercover carpark on Trower Rd, and an enclosed, air-conditioned redevelopment of The Quarter dining precinct with an expanded mix of food and entertainment retailers.The centre is remaining fully operational throughout construction, which is scheduled for completion by mid-2026.
Northern Suburbs Youth Hub
Purpose-built youth hub to be constructed at Leanyer Recreation Park in Darwin's northern suburbs, providing young people aged 10 to 17 with a safe, structured space to connect, build skills and access support services. The facility will include a large flexible air-conditioned activity space, breakout and meeting rooms, a learning kitchen, accessible amenities, staff areas and outdoor activity spaces, catering for up to 60 young people at a time and up to 100 during special events.The hub replaces the former Rowland Street proposal after Leanyer Recreation Park was confirmed as the preferred site following 2025 community consultation, and will operate as an after-hours and school holiday program alongside existing Sanderson-based youth services.
Royal Darwin Hospital Expansion
A multi-phase expansion of the Northern Territory's primary tertiary hospital located in Tiwi. Key components under construction include a new $57.7 million three-storey Mental Health Inpatient Facility providing 24 beds delivered by Sitzler, and an $18.2 million 32-bed modular multipurpose ward built by Aspire Design & Construct. The expansion significantly improves acute care capacity for bariatric, renal, and general patients while offering modern therapeutic environments.
Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade
Construction of a new three-storey mental health inpatient facility providing acute inpatient beds and a Stabilisation Assessment and Referral Area (SARA). The facility connects to the Emergency Department via an elevated enclosed walkway, with internal fitouts currently progressing toward completion. The project also encompasses upgrades to the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) to meet modern reprocessing standards and clinical safety requirements.
CDU - Centre for Better Health Futures
A completed $30.8 million, three-storey health teaching and research facility at Charles Darwin University's Casuarina campus, known as CDU Blue 8. The Centre for Better Health Futures includes clinical and preclinical simulation environments, laboratories, and research infrastructure, including a simulated emergency department and a 10-bed hospital ward. The building is home to CDU's new School of Medicine and the Menzies Medical Program, and more than 2000 students from 10 health disciplines began using the facility throughout 2026.
Leanyer Primary School
The Northern Territory Government is constructing a new classroom building at Leanyer Primary School.
Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre
A new $26.8 million aquatic and leisure centre in Casuarina, featuring an 8-lane 50m pool, a resort-style lagoon pool, a learn-to-swim pool, wet and dry play areas, a cafe, BBQ facilities, a gymnasium, and a basketball 3-on-3 court. The project was funded by the City of Darwin and the Australian Government.
Ludmilla Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Upgrade of the existing wastewater treatment plant and associated pumping stations and rising mains, aimed at increasing robustness, optimizing treatment, improving environmental outcomes, and catering for future population growth until 2030. It was the largest sewer project ever undertaken by NT Power and Water Corporation.
1,325 residents of Anula are employed, from a labour force of 1,383. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 69.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,979, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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Anula has a skilled workforce with good representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and stable employment over the past year. In March 2026, 1,325 residents were employed. The unemployment rate is 0.7% higher than the Greater Darwin rate of 3.5%, and workforce participation is slightly lower (69.6% compared to 72.7% in Greater Darwin). According to Census data, 3.3% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 restrictions may have influenced this. Public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training are the main employment sectors.
The area is specialized in education & training, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction employs 8.1% of workers, which is below the 9.2% in Greater Darwin. The comparison of working versus resident populations indicates limited local jobs, reflecting the residential nature of the suburb. An analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that for the 12 months to March 2026, the labour force grew by 0.7% while employment fell by 0.3%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point increase in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Darwin saw employment grow by 0.4%, the labour force expand by 0.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future demand in Anula. These five and ten-year projections suggest national employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with rates varying by sector. Applying these trends to the local employment mix suggests Anula's employment could grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.
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Median household income in Anula is $2,269 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,034 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,839 a year against an average of $76,110. 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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ATO data for the financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch shows that income levels in the Anula SA2 are very high nationally. The median income for taxpayers is $66,839 and the average is $76,110, compared to Greater Darwin averages of $66,956 and $77,199. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since the financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates are approximately $73,129 (median) and $83,272 (average). Census data ranks local household, family, and personal incomes between the 81st and 81st percentiles nationally. The largest income group comprises 35.5% of residents (916 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the 36.7% in Greater Darwin.
High earners are prominent, with 34.7% earning over $3,000 weekly, showing strong purchasing power. Housing costs take up 14.4% of income, disposable income ranks in the 82nd percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Anula had 760 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 17.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. 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 Census recorded that the dwelling structure in Anula was 97.4% houses and 2.6% other housing types (semi-detached, apartments, and others), compared to 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings in Greater Darwin. Home ownership in Anula was higher than the regional average at 25.6%, with 47.2% of homes mortgaged and 27.2% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,000, below the regional average of $2,100, while the median weekly rent was $400, above the regional average of $385. Nationally, Anula's mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Anula counted 760 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 823 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 80.4% of all households, consisting of couples with children (37.7%), couples without children (24.2%), and single parent families (16.6%). Non-family households account for 19.6%, with lone person households at 16.3% and group households at 3.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.1% of adults in Anula hold a university qualification, including 16.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 390 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,013 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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Educational attainment challenges exist in the area, with 25.1% of residents holding a university qualification, which is below the SA3 average of 36.1%. Bachelor degrees are held by 16.0% of residents, postgraduate qualifications by 6.0%, and graduate diplomas by 3.1%. Technical skills are common, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (25.8%). School participation is high, with 34.5% of the population enrolled in formal study. This comprises 12.8% in primary schools, 10.5% in secondary schools, and 5.0% in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Anula reaches 10 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Anula include 10 active bus stops. These stops are served by 43 routes, providing 1,987 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 170 meters from a stop. Most residents commute out of the suburb, and cars are the primary mode of travel at 92%. Dwellings average 1.6 vehicles. A low 3.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency averages 283 daily trips across all routes, which is about 198 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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74.1% of residents in Anula report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Health indicators for Anula residents are generally positive, with mortality rates and conditions aligning with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common illnesses is low across younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is high at roughly 57% of the population (~1,472 people). Arthritis and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 6.4% and 6.2% of residents respectively. However, 74.1% of residents reported having no chronic health conditions, compared to 77.1% in Greater Darwin. The population under 65 shows better than average health. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.3% of the population (370 people), compared to 11.0% in Greater Darwin, and health outcomes for this senior cohort rank higher nationally than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.2% of Anula residents were born overseas and 23.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (22.2%) and English (22.1%). 9.1% 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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Anula shows high cultural diversity compared to most markets, with 27.2% of residents born overseas and 23.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 43.0% of the population. Buddhism is notably overrepresented at 4.7% of the population, compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin. The main ancestral groups in Anula are Australian (22.2%), English (22.1%), and Other (13.3%). There is also notable representation from other ethnic backgrounds, with Filipino residents at 4.4% (compared to 3.8% regionally), Australian Aboriginal residents at 9.1% (compared to 7.0%), and Sri Lankan residents at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Anula is 37. 24.2% 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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Anula's median age is 37 years, which is older than the Greater Darwin average of 34 and similar to the Australian average of 38 years. The area has a higher share of children aged 5 - 14 (16.6%) but fewer young adults aged 25 - 34 (10.3%) than Greater Darwin. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 11.7% to 13.9%, and the 5 to 14 cohort rose from 15.2% to 16.6%. The 35 to 44 age group fell from 14.9% to 12.3%, and the 25 to 34 group declined from 11.7% to 10.3%.
Projections for 2041 show changes, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 20%, adding 69 people to reach 424, while the 0 to 4 age group is projected to decrease by 5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Anula
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 (2,385 at the 2021 Census → 2,583 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 (701021011). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.