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 May 2026, Fannie Bay - The Gardens' population is approximately 4,037. This figure represents an increase of 435 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,602. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates: 4,037 in June 2025 and additional 49 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 1,029 persons per square kilometer, aligning with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Fannie Bay - The Gardens' growth of 12.1% since the 2021 Census exceeded the national average of 9.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 97.5% of 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 estimates, AreaSearch applies age cohort-specific growth rates provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future demographic trends project above-median population growth for statistical areas nationally. Fannie Bay - The Gardens is expected to expand by 540 persons to reach a total of 4,577 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 13.4% over the 16-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, indicating a significant demand exceeding supply. The average construction value of new homes has been $764,000, suggesting developers' focus on the premium market.

This financial year has seen $4.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Darwin, Fannie Bay - The Gardens shows 59.0% higher construction activity per person. However, this is lower than national levels, suggesting market maturity and potential 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 and attracting space-seeking buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (28.0% at Census), indicating 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 540 residents by 2041, potentially leading to buyer competition and price increases if housing supply struggles to match population growth at current development rates.

Fannie Bay - The Gardens has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 1stth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that may impact the area. Notable projects include Elysium Green, The North One Hotel And Apartments, 23 Mirambeena Street Development Site, and Boost for Darwin Botanic Gardens. Projects of greatest relevance are detailed below.

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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 a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.2% as of December 2025. This rate is 1.9% lower than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Darwin's at 72.5%. According to Census responses, 6.5% of residents work from home. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.1%. Key sectors for employment include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

The area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, construction has lower representation at 6.1% compared to the regional average of 9.2%. While there are local employment opportunities, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 1.1% while labour force increased by 1.1%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Darwin experienced employment growth of 1.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Fannie Bay - The Gardens' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% 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

Income data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows Fannie Bay - The Gardens SA2 had a median income of $73,760 and an average income of $89,740. This compares to Greater Darwin's median income of $66,956 and average income of $77,199. By March 2026, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.41%, estimated incomes would be approximately $80,701 (median) and $98,185 (average). Census 2021 data reveals individual earnings in the area reached the 94th percentile nationally at $1,310 weekly. Income distribution shows that 33.0% of locals fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the surrounding region where 36.7% are in this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 34.0% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, indicating high consumer spending. Housing expenses account for 14.5% of income. Residents rank in the 79th percentile for disposable income and 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

In Fannie Bay - The Gardens, as per the latest Census, 28.4% of dwellings were houses while 71.6% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Darwin's metropolitan area which had 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Fannie Bay - The Gardens stood at 22.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.6% and rented ones at 53.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Darwin's metro average of $2,100. The median weekly rent was $390, compared to Darwin's metro figure of $385. Nationally, Fannie Bay - The Gardens' median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 61.2% of all households, consisting of 22.3% couples with children, 29.8% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up 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, which is smaller than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

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+ holding university qualifications, compared to 27.3% in the Northern Territory (NT) and 30.4% nationally as of 2021. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent 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 notably high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the 2021 census.

This includes 8.4% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Fannie Bay - The Gardens has 19 operational public transport stops. These are served by 45 different routes, offering a total of 2,918 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents on average located 179 meters from the nearest stop. Residents primarily commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 86%, while cycling accounts for 4%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional norm.

Only 6.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census). Service frequency across all routes averages 416 trips daily, translating to approximately 153 weekly trips per stop.

Fannie Bay - The Gardens's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Fannie Bay - The Gardens residents shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a standard level. Private health cover is exceptionally high at 66% of the total population (2,660 people), compared to 57.8% in Greater Darwin and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.2% and 6.0% respectively. 75.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 77.1% in Greater Darwin. The area has 19.4% of residents aged 65 and over (781 people), higher than the 11.0% in Greater Darwin. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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, assessed in 2016, exhibited higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 30.4% of residents born overseas and 22.1% using a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 36.9%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to 0.1% in Greater Darwin.

Regarding ancestry, the top groups were English (25.9%), Australian (19.7%), and Other (11.9%). Some ethnic groups showed significant variations: Greeks were overrepresented at 1.9% (vs regional 2.3%), Sri Lankans at 0.4% (vs 0.3%), and Irish at 9.6% (vs 6.7%).

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

Fannie Bay-The Gardens' median age is 38 years, which is older than Greater Darwin's 34 but in line with Australia's national average of 38 years. The population aged 75-84 makes up 7.0%, higher than Greater Darwin, while those aged 5-14 make up 10.0%. From 2021 to present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 9.2% to 11.0%, and the 75-84 cohort has risen from 6.0% to 7.0%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group declined from 12.0% to 10.5%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 20.0% to 18.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Fannie Bay-The Gardens. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 62%, from 284 to 460 people. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 50% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0-4 cohort grows modestly by 1%, adding just 2 people.