Fannie Bay - The Gardens

Population growth drivers in Fannie Bay - The Gardens are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Fannie Bay - The Gardens' population is approximately 3,965. This represents a growth of 363 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,602. This increase was inferred from ABS estimates and additional validated addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. The population density is around 1,011 persons per square kilometer. Fannie Bay - The Gardens' growth rate of 10.1% since the 2021 Census exceeds both the SA3 area (8.7%) and national averages, indicating it as a region with significant population growth. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 based on 2022 data. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth rates from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 using 2022 data). Nationwide demographic trends project above median population growth, with Fannie Bay - The Gardens expected to expand by 567 persons to reach approximately 4,532 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 12.0% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Fannie Bay - The Gardens according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Fannie Bay - The Gardens has recorded approximately 4 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 24 homes. In FY-26 so far, 3 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.4 new residents per year have been associated with every home built between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates significant demand exceeding supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New homes are being constructed at an average value of $764,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In this financial year, there have been $4.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Darwin, Fannie Bay - The Gardens shows 57.0% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, this is still lower than national levels, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity consists of 75.0% detached dwellings and 25.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

Notably, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (28.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The location has approximately 2198 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Future projections estimate Fannie Bay - The Gardens to add 477 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Fannie Bay - The Gardens has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 4thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Elysium Green, The North One Hotel And Apartments, 23 Mirambeena Street Development Site, and Boost for Darwin Botanic Gardens. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Fannie Bay - The Gardens rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Fannie Bay - The Gardens has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.2% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.9%. As of this period, 2,446 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, lower than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Darwin's 69.7%. Key employment sectors included public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

The area had a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, but lower representation in construction at 6.1% compared to the regional average of 9.2%. While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparisons. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.9%, while labour force increased by 1.9%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Darwin experienced similar employment growth but with a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed NT employment contracted by 1.13% (losing 4,100 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.4%, closely matching the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Fannie Bay - The Gardens's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Fannie Bay - The Gardens SA2 is among the highest in Australia. The median income is $72,361 while the average income stands at $89,329. This contrasts with Greater Darwin's median income of $65,522 and average income of $75,260. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.01% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $81,052 (median) and $100,057 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates individual earnings stand out at the 94th percentile nationally ($1,310 weekly). Income distribution shows that 33.0% of locals (1,308 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the surrounding region where 36.7% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 34.0% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 14.5% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 79th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Fannie Bay - The Gardens displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Fannie Bay - The Gardens had 28.4% houses and 71.6% other dwellings in its latest Census evaluation, compared to Darwin metro's 23.6% houses and 76.4% other dwellings. Home ownership was at 22.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.6% and rented ones at 53.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, matching Darwin metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $390, compared to Darwin metro's $420. Nationally, Fannie Bay - The Gardens had higher mortgage repayments of $2,000 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents exceeding the national figure of $375 at $390.

Fannie Bay - The Gardens features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 61.2% of all households, including 22.3% couples with children, 29.8% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.8%, with lone person households at 32.4% and group households comprising 6.5%. The median household size is 2.2 people, smaller than the Greater Darwin average of 2.3.

Educational attainment in Fannie Bay - The Gardens aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Fannie Bay - The Gardens shows a significant advantage with 46.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 27.3% in the Northern Territory (NT) and 30.4% in Australia as of 20XX (exact year not specified). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.1% and graduate diplomas at 5.1%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.4% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (17.0%). Educational participation is high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.4% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education as of the same unspecified year.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.4% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Fannie Bay - The Gardens shows that there are currently nineteen active transport stops operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of bus services, with forty-five individual routes collectively providing 2,918 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 179 meters from their nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 416 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 153 weekly trips per individual stop.

Fannie Bay - The Gardens'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 across Fannie Bay - The Gardens, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 64% of the total population (2,537 people) has private health cover, compared to 61.3% in Greater Darwin and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.2% and 6.0% of residents respectively.

75.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 79.9% in Greater Darwin. The area has 19.1% of residents aged 65 and over (756 people), higher than the 11.0% in Greater Darwin. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Fannie Bay - The Gardens was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Fannie Bay-The Gardens had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 30.4% of its residents born overseas and 22.1% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Fannie Bay-The Gardens, accounting for 36.9%. However, Judaism showed significant overrepresentation, comprising 0.3%, compared to Greater Darwin's 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (25.9%), Australian (19.7%), and Other (11.9%). Notably, Greeks were slightly more represented in Fannie Bay-The Gardens at 1.9% versus the regional average of 2.0%, Sri Lankans were less represented at 0.4% compared to 0.7%, and Irish residents were more numerous at 9.6% versus 8.1%.

Fannie Bay - The Gardens's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Fannie Bay - The Gardens has a median age of 38 years, which is older than Greater Darwin's median age of 34 but aligns with Australia's national average of 38 years. The age group of 65-74 years comprises 10.3% of the population in Fannie Bay - The Gardens, higher than that of Greater Darwin, while the 5-14 age group constitutes 10.4%, which is less prevalent compared to Greater Darwin. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 5-14 has increased from 9.1% to 10.4%, and the 15-24 age group has risen from 9.2% to 10.2%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 12.0% to 10.2%, and the 25-34 age group has dropped from 20.0% to 18.9%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Fannie Bay - The Gardens. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to increase substantially by 64%, rising from 265 to 434 people. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 55% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. In contrast, the 0-4 age group is projected to decrease by 4 residents.