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, as of May 2026, is approximately 2,583 people. This figure represents an increase of 198 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,385 people. The growth from June 2025 to May 2026 is inferred from ABS data and address validation. The population density in Anula is around 1,956 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Anula's population growth rate of 8.3% since the census is close to the national average of 9.3%, indicating strong fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.2% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch applies age cohort-based growth rates provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics project above-median growth for statistical areas nationally. Anula is expected to increase by 348 persons to reach a total of 2,931 people by 2041, reflecting a 16-year growth rate of approximately 13.5%.

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

Anula has seen minimal dwelling approvals in recent years, totalling 4 homes over the past five financial years. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY26. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, an average of 6.2 people moved to the area for each dwelling built, indicating significant demand exceeding new supply. This typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $176,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $826,000, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Darwin, Anula records significantly lower building activity, with 83.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. Development activity has picked up in recent periods, but 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 focused on family homes. 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 changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been pinpointed by AreaSearch that could potentially impact this area. Notable projects include Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, Berrimah North Area Plan, Casuarina Square Redevelopment, and Northern Suburbs Youth Hub, with the following list detailing those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Anula has been broadly consistent with national averages

Anula has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the past year as of December 2025. There are 1,329 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.6% higher than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%.

Workforce participation in Anula is lower at 69.4%, compared to Greater Darwin's 72.5%. According to Census responses, only 3.3% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors among residents 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 December 2025, employment increased by 0.6%, while labour force increased by 1.1%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Darwin recorded employment growth of 1.3% and a marginal fall in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Anula's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Anula SA2 is $66,839 and the average income stands at $76,110. These figures compare to those for Greater Darwin's of $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $73,129 (median) and $83,272 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Anula, between the 81st and 81st percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 35.5% of locals (916 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category. This is similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 36.7%. Higher earners are also prevalent 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. 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

The dwelling structure in Anula, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 97.4% houses and 2.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Darwin metro had 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Anula was at 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 average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure for Anula was $400, compared to Darwin metro's $385. Nationally, Anula's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000, while median weekly rents were higher at $400.

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

Family households account for 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, 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 prominent, 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%, with 12.8% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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, all serving buses. These stops are covered by forty-three different routes, collectively moving 1,987 passengers weekly. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 170 meters to the nearest stop. As a residential area, most commutes are outward-bound; cars remain the primary mode at 92%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. Only 3.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census).

Service frequency averages 283 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 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. Common health conditions are low across all age groups. Private health cover is high at 57% of the total population (around 1,472 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.4% and 6.2% of residents respectively. 74.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 77.1% in Greater Darwin. Under-65s have better health outcomes than average. Anula has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (370 people), higher than Greater Darwin's 11.0%. Seniors' health outcomes rank nationally higher than 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's population showed high cultural diversity, with 27.2% born overseas and 23.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Anula, comprising 43.0%. Buddhism, at 4.7%, was overrepresented compared to Greater Darwin's 3.3%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (22.2%), English (22.1%), and Other (13.3%). Notable divergences included Filipino (Anula: 4.4% vs regional: 3.8%), Australian Aboriginal (Anula: 9.1% vs regional: 7.0%), and Sri Lankan (Anula: 0.4% vs regional: 0.3%).

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 percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.3%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15-24 grew from 11.7% to 13.9%, while the 5-14 age group increased from 15.2% to 16.6%. Conversely, the 35-44 age group decreased from 14.9% to 12.3%, and the 25-34 age group dropped from 11.7% to 10.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Anula, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to grow by 20%, adding 69 residents to reach a total of 424. Conversely, the number of residents aged 0-4 is expected to decrease.