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 was around 2,185 as of November 2025, reflecting a growth of 295 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 15.6% rise from the previous figure of 1,890 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,185 in June 2024 and two validated new addresses added since the Census date. The population density ratio was approximately 0.10 persons per square kilometer. Daly's growth rate exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, marking it as a regional growth leader. Natural growth contributed around 60.5% of overall population gains recently.

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 estimates, 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). Future demographic trends suggest a population increase of around 272 persons to reach 2041, reflecting a total gain of approximately 12.4% over the 17-year period.

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

Daly had 8 dwelling approvals over five years ending in 2015. This minimal residential development activity is typical of rural areas with modest housing needs and limited construction due to local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Daly's construction activity is significantly less than the Rest of NT, and well below national averages. Recent building activity 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), indicating robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Daly is projected to add 272 residents by 2041.

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 14thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Desert Springs' Octopus Renewable Energy Program, Adelaide River's Off-Stream Water Storage project, Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink), and Katherine Solar Farm by ENI. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Daly has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate here is 10.2%.

As of September 2025, there are 814 residents employed while the unemployment rate stands at 4.3%, which is 4.3% higher than Rest of NT's rate of 5.9%. Workforce participation in Daly lags behind Rest of NT at 37.9% compared to their 50.7%. Key industries of employment among residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, and public administration & safety. Agriculture, forestry & fishing stands out with employment levels at 4.0 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance has limited presence here with only 8.2% employment compared to the regional average of 18.8%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Daly's labour force decreased by 1.0%, with employment decreasing by 1.2%, resulting in a rise of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment rate. This contrasts with Rest of NT where employment contracted by 1.3% and the labour force fell by 1.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that while national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Daly's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.4% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Daly SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $39,590 with an average level of $52,836. This is lower than average nationally and compares to levels of $51,655 and $61,577 across Rest of NT respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.01% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $44,345 (median) and $59,182 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Daly all fall between the 0th and 12th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals the largest segment comprises 30.0% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (655 residents), aligning with the region 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, consisted of 82.8% houses and 17.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NT's 83.6% houses and 16.4% other dwellings. Daly's home ownership rate was higher at 21.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (9.5%) or rented (69.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Daly was $1,181, below Non-Metro NT's average of $1,346. The median weekly rent figure in Daly was recorded at $80, the same as Non-Metro NT's figure. 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, including 38.6% couples with children, 15.6% couples without children, and 16.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute 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 Rest of NT average of 3.5.

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 common at 5.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (6.0%) and certificates (25.4%).

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

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Daly's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results throughout Daly, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is found to be quite low at approximately 47% of the total population (around 1,020 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are diabetes and asthma, affecting 4.8% and 4.3% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 82.4%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 78.5% across the Rest of NT. As of a specific date (not specified in the original text), 8.4% of residents are aged 65 and over, totaling 183 people. Health outcomes among seniors align broadly with those of the general population.

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's cultural diversity is above average, with 5.4% of its population born overseas and 64.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Daly, comprising 65.5% of its population. Notably, the 'Other' category represents 4.3% of Daly's population, compared to 6.9% across the rest of Northern Territory.

In terms of ancestry, Australian Aboriginal is the largest group at 67.6%, followed by Australian at 9.7% and English at 8.4%. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: French is overrepresented at 0.6% in Daly (versus 0.2% regionally), Vietnamese at 0.3% (versus 0.7%), and Chinese at 1.6% (versus 0.7%).

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

Daly has a median age of 28 years, which is slightly below the Rest of Northern Territory's average of 31 and significantly lower than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Rest of NT, Daly has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (17.3%), but fewer individuals aged 45-54 (9.4%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 12.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 11.8% to 14.8%, while the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 1.6% to 2.8%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 19.0% to 17.3%, and the 15 to 24 group has dropped from 17.6% to 16.6%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Daly's age structure. Notably, the 35 to 44 age group is projected to grow by 30%, increasing from 322 to 420 individuals. Conversely, the number of residents aged 5-14 is expected to decrease by 49%.