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

Anula's population was 2,385 as of Feb 2021. By Feb 2026, it had increased to around 2,524, a rise of 139 people (5.8%). This growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data and address validation since the Census date in Feb 2021. The population density as of Feb 2026 was 1,912 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Anula's population grew by 5.8% between Feb 2021 and Feb 2026, compared to the SA3 area's growth of 7.4%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.3% of overall population gains during recent periods in Anula.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in Jun 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch applies growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). By 2041, Anula's population is projected to increase by 372 persons, reflecting a gain of 14.7% over the 17 years from Feb 2026.

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 five financial years. So far in FY-26, 0 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 6.2 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. This significant demand exceeds new supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $176,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. In FY-26, there have been $826,000 in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Darwin, Anula records markedly lower building activity, 83.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. Development activity has picked up recently, though it remains lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, maintaining Anula'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

No infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact this area. Key projects include Berrimah North Area Plan, Casuarina Square Redevelopment, Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, and Northern Suburbs Youth Hub.

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Employment performance in Anula has been broadly consistent with national averages

Anula has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.6%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.2% over the past year. As of September 2025, 1,328 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.

This rate is 0.5% higher than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%, and workforce participation lags at 70.4%, compared to Greater Darwin's 76.0%. According to Census responses, only 3.3% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Anula has a particular specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction employs just 8.1% of local workers, below Greater Darwin's 9.2%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 1.2%, while labour force increased by 1.7%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Darwin recorded employment growth of 1.9% and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Anula's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

Anula SA2's median income among taxpayers was $66,839 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $76,110 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Darwin's median and average incomes of $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest Anula SA2's median income would be approximately $72,480 and the average income around $82,534, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44%. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Anula rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 81st percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 35.5% of locals (896 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, similar to the metropolitan region at 36.7%. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 34.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.4% of income, and residents rank within the 82nd percentile for disposable income. 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

As evaluated in the latest Census, Anula's dwelling structure comprised 97.4% houses and 2.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Darwin metro had 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Anula was 25.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.2% and rented ones at 27.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, lower than Darwin metro's $2,100. The median weekly rent figure in Anula was $400, compared to Darwin metro's $385. Nationally, Anula's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than 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 constitute 80.4% of all households, including 37.7% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 16.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.6%, with lone person households at 16.3% and group households comprising 3.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which 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's university qualification rate is 25.1%, significantly lower than the SA3 average of 36.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (25.8%). Educational participation is high at 34.5%, comprising primary education (12.8%), secondary education (10.5%), and tertiary education (5.0%).

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

Anula has ten active public transport stops operating within it, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are serviced by forty-three individual routes, collectively providing 1,987 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 170 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 3.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 283 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 198 weekly trips per 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 shows positive outcomes for Anula residents.

Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks. Prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 57% of the total population, around 1,438 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.4 and 6.2% of residents respectively. A majority, 74.1%, report no medical ailments, compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin. Under-65 population shows better health outcomes than average. Anula has 14.2% residents aged 65 and over (357 people), higher than Greater Darwin's 10.8%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 27.2% born overseas and 23.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Anula, comprising 43.0% of its population. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented in Anula at 4.7%, compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin.

In terms of ancestry, Australian-born parents comprise 22.2%, English-born parents 22.1%, and Other 13.3%. Some ethnic groups have notable representation differences: Filipino is higher at 4.4% in Anula versus 3.8% regionally, Australian Aboriginal is higher at 9.1% versus 7.0%, and Sri Lankan is slightly higher at 0.4% compared to 0.3%.

Anula's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At 37 years, Anula's median age is somewhat higher than Greater Darwin's average of 34 but essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Darwin, Anula has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (12.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.8%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has grown from 11.7% to 14.4%, while the proportion of those aged 35-44 has declined from 14.9% to 12.9%. Additionally, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 11.7% to 9.8%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Anula. The 45-54 age group is projected to experience the strongest growth at 21%, adding 71 residents to reach a total of 411. Conversely, numbers in the 0-4 age range are expected to decrease.