Anula
Statistical Area - sa2

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, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was approximately 2,524 people by August 2025. This figure represents a rise of 139 individuals from the 2021 Census count of 2,385 people, indicating a growth rate of 5.8%. This increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,524 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. The resulting population density was around 1,912 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Anula's growth rate since the census (5.8%) is close to that of its SA3 area (7.6%), suggesting strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.3% of the overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch uses age cohort-specific growth rates provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, above-median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation. By 2041, Anula's population is expected to increase by 372 persons, representing a total growth of 14.7% over the 17-year period.

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

Anula has experienced approximately zero dwellings receiving development approval each year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling three approvals across the past five financial years from FY20 to FY25, and zero so far in FY26. On average, 6.2 new residents per year have been added for every home built over the past five financial years (FY20 to FY25), indicating significant demand exceeding supply, which typically results in price growth and increased buyer competition. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $596,000, somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development.

Additionally, $826,000 in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Darwin, Anula records markedly lower building activity, 83.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though construction activity has intensified recently. However, it remains lower than national averages, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. 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 approximately 2513 people per dwelling approval, Anula reflects a highly mature market.

Anula has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 3rdth percentile nationally

No projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact the area's performance. Key initiatives include Berrimah North Area Plan, Casuarina Square Redevelopment, Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD upgrades, Northern Suburbs Youth Hub.

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Employment performance in Anula has been broadly consistent with national averages

Anula's workforce is skilled with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 3.4%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%. As of June 2025, 1,345 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, 0.3% above Greater Darwin's rate of 3.0%. Workforce participation in Anula was 66.5%, below Greater Darwin's 69.7%. Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Education & training had an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Construction employed only 8.1% of local workers, lower than Greater Darwin's 9.2%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.8%, labour force by 3.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Darwin had employment growth of 2.9% and marginal unemployment decrease. State-level data from Sep-25 showed NT employment grew by 1.0% year-on-year, with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, with NT's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between sectors. Applying these projections to Anula's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Anula's median income among taxpayers was $65,886 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $73,451 during the same period. For Greater Darwin, the median income was $65,522 and the average income was $75,260. By March 2025, estimates suggest Anula's median income would be approximately $72,764 and the average income would be around $81,119, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2022. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Anula rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 83rd percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 35.5% of locals (896 people) with weekly earnings between $1,500 and $2,999. This aligns with the metropolitan region where this cohort also represents 36.7%. A substantial presence of higher earners is evident in Anula, with 34.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.4% of income, and residents rank within the 83rd 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 of the latest Census evaluation in Anula, 97.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 2.6% comprising semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwelling types. In comparison, Darwin metro had 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Anula stood at 25.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.2% and rented ones at 27.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than the Darwin metro average of $2,028. The median weekly rent in Anula was $400, higher than the national average of $375 but below the Darwin metro figure of $350. Nationally, Anula's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households represent 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 constitute 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 2.7.

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 area 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 - advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 25.8%. Educational participation is high, with 34.5% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (12.8%), secondary (10.5%), and tertiary (5.0%).

Anula Primary School serves the area, enrolling 390 students as of a specific date. The school demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1013) with balanced educational opportunities, focusing exclusively on primary education while surrounding areas offer secondary options.

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

The analysis indicates ten active public transport stops operating within Anula. These stops service a mix of bus routes, totaling forty-two individual routes. Together, they facilitate 1,954 weekly passenger trips.

Residents' accessibility to transport is rated excellent, with an average distance of 170 meters to the nearest stop. The service frequency averages 279 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 195 weekly trips per individual stop.

Anula's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Anula.

Prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups was very low. Private health cover rate was found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~1,413 people). Most common medical conditions were arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.4 and 6.2% of residents respectively. 74.1% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.0% across Greater Darwin. The area has 13.8% of residents aged 65 and over (349 people), higher than the 12.3% in Greater Darwin. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Anula was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Anula had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 27.2% of its population born overseas and 23.5% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Anula as of 2021, accounting for 43.0% of people. Buddhism had a higher representation in Anula compared to Greater Darwin, comprising 4.7% versus 4.1%.

The top three ancestral groups based on parents' country of birth were Australian (22.2%), English (22.1%), and Other (13.3%). Notably, Filipino (4.4%) and Australian Aboriginal (9.1%) populations were higher in Anula compared to regional averages of 4.7% and 7.4%, respectively. Sri Lankan population was equally represented at 0.4%.

Anula's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Anula's median age is 37 years, which is higher than Greater Darwin's average of 34 but aligns with Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Darwin, Anula has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 11.7% to 14.2%, while the 35-44 age group has declined from 14.9% to 12.7%. The 25-34 age group has also decreased from 11.7% to 10.2%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Anula. The 55-64 age cohort is expected to grow by 25%, adding 78 residents to reach a total of 392. Conversely, the population aged 0-4 is forecasted to decrease.