Daly

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

Daly's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 2,221 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 331 people, a rise of 17.5% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,890 individuals. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,221 in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.10 persons per square kilometer. Daly's population growth exceeded both national (9.3%) and state averages, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 57.4% to overall population gains during 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 demographic trends project an above median population growth for non-metropolitan areas nationally. Daly is expected to grow by 295 persons to reach 2041, reflecting a total gain of 13.3% over the 16-year period.

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

Daly had minimal residential development activity between 2011 and 2016 with eight dwelling approvals over this five-year period. Such low development levels are characteristic of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is naturally limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Given the small number of approvals, individual development projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Daly shows significantly less construction activity than Rest of NT during this period. The development pattern in Daly is also well below national averages for the same years. Recent building activity from 2016 to present consists entirely of detached dwellings, aligning with rural living preferences for space and privacy. New construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (83.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures.

Future projections show Daly adding 295 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, released in Q2 2021). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Daly has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 12thth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in Daly face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Daly has a diverse workforce with both white and blue-collar jobs, prominent essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 10.4%, and estimated employment growth of 0.7% in the past year as of December 2025. The resident employment stands at 824 with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, above Regional NT's rate of 6.1%. Workforce participation is lower, at 52.8% compared to Regional NT's 69.3%.

Census responses show that 9.8% of residents work from home. Key employment industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, and public administration & safety. Daly has a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share four times the regional level, while health care & social assistance has limited presence at 8.2%, compared to 18.8% regionally. The area may have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between working population and resident population counts.

In the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.7% and labour force by 1.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. This compares with Regional NT where employment grew by 0.7%, labour force expanded by 1.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Daly's employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.4% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Daly's employment mix.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending 30 June 2023 shows that income in Daly SA2 is lower than average on a national basis. The median income is $41,493 and the average income stands at $55,413. This contrasts with Regional NT's figures of a median income of $53,572 and an average income of $63,776. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% from financial year ending 30 June 2023 to March 2026, current estimates would be approximately $45,397 (median) and $60,627 (average). Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Daly all fall between the 0th and 12th percentiles nationally. Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 30.0% of the community (666 individuals), aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 33.6%. While housing costs are modest with 93.1% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 21st percentile nationally.

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

Daly's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 82.8% houses and 17.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional NT's 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Daly stood at 21.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 9.5% and rented ones at 69.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,181, below Regional NT's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Daly was $80, compared to Regional NT's $150. Nationally, Daly's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 72.1% of all households, consisting of 38.6% couples with children, 15.6% couples without children, and 16.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 27.9%, with lone person households at 23.3% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 3.6 people, which is larger than the Regional NT average of 3.1.

Daly faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 8.8%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 5.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 31.4% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas (6.0%) and certificates (25.4%) being prominent.

Educational participation is high, with 34.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 22.9% in primary, 7.5% in secondary, and 0.8% in tertiary education.

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Daly's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Daly's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area exhibits a typical level of common health conditions across both young and older age groups. Private health cover is quite low, at approximately 47% of the total population (around 1,052 people), compared to 51.6% in Regional NT and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are diabetes and asthma, affecting 4.8% and 4.3% of residents respectively, while 82.4% reported no medical ailments, compared to 78.4% across Regional NT. As of 9.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (around 200 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Daly rank even higher than the general population nationally.

In terms of cultural diversity, Daly records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Daly had a cultural diversity level above average, with 5.4% of its population born overseas and 64.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Daly, comprising 65.5% of people. However, there was an overrepresentation in Other religions, making up 4.3% compared to Regional NT's average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian Aboriginals were the most represented group at 67.6%, significantly higher than the regional average of 43.6%. Australians made up 9.7% and English 8.4%, both notably lower than their respective regional averages of 14.9% and 14.3%. Notably, French (0.6%), Vietnamese (0.3%), and Chinese (1.6%) were overrepresented compared to Regional NT's averages of 0.3%, 0.3%, and 1.0% respectively.

Daly hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Daly's median age is 28 years, which is slightly below the Regional NT average of 31 and significantly lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Regional NT, Daly has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (17.1%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (9.3%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 11.8% to 14.7%, while the 75-84 age group has grown from 1.6% to 3.3%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5-14 has declined from 19.0% to 16.2%, and the 0-4 age group has decreased from 6.3% to 5.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Daly's age structure. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 37 people, reaching 282 from 206. Meanwhile, the population aged 5-14 is expected to decrease by 35 people.