Flynn (NT)

Population growth drivers in Flynn are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Flynn's population was around 5,145 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 560 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,585. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,150 from the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 3 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population resulted in a density ratio of 301 persons per square kilometer. Flynn's 12.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and the state average, indicating significant growth in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch applied growth rates by age cohort to each area, using the latest Greater Capital Region projections from the ABS (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Projecting forward, an above median population growth is expected for Australia's regional areas. The area is projected to expand by 868 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 17.0% over the 17 years.

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

Flynn has recorded approximately 4 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 24 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY26. This results in an average of 11.6 people moving to the area per dwelling built annually over these years.

The demand for housing significantly outpaces supply, which typically exerts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost value of $383,000. In FY26 alone, $2.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NT, Flynn shows approximately 57% of construction activity per person.

Nationally, it places among the 18th percentile of areas assessed, suggesting limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. The new building activity consists of 75.0% detached houses and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Flynn's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. This results in an estimated count of 855 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. Future projections estimate Flynn adding 873 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.

Flynn has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 1stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include the Regional Skate and Play Precinct, Jim McConville Oval Lighting Upgrade, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia, and Gillen Oval Multi-Sport Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Flynn performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Flynn's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate in Flynn as of September 2025 was 1.6%.

At this time, 3827 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 4.3% lower than the Rest of NT's rate of 5.9%. Workforce participation in Flynn stood at 70.4%, compared to the Rest of NT's 50.7%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade sectors.

Meanwhile, agriculture, forestry & fishing sector is under-represented with only 0.3% of Flynn's workforce compared to 5.0% in Rest of NT. Over the year ending September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.0%, while employment declined by 1.0%, leaving unemployment broadly flat in Flynn. In contrast, employment fell by 1.3% and labour force contracted by 1.2% in Rest of NT, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Flynn's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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 Flynn SA2 had a median income of $65,556 and an average income of $73,401. Nationally, these figures are high. The Rest of NT has a median income of $51,655 and an average income of $61,577. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $73,429 (median) and $82,216 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Flynn's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 74th and 84th percentiles. Income brackets indicate 38.5% of residents (1,980 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. After housing costs, residents retain 91.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Flynn is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Flynn, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 70.1% houses and 30.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NT had 67.8% houses and 32.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Flynn was 14.2%, similar to Non-Metro NT's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (42.2%) or rented (43.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $0, below Non-Metro NT's average of $1,800 and Australia's national figure of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Flynn was $400, lower than Non-Metro NT's $280 and Australia's national figure of $375.

Flynn features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 70.9% of all households, including 30.6% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 14.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.1%, with lone person households at 22.6% and group households making up 6.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which aligns with the Rest of NT average.

Educational outcomes in Flynn fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 28.5% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 20.1% and that of Rest of NT (20.1%). Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 24.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.8% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Analysis of public transport in Flynn indicates 13 operational stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by three distinct routes, collectively facilitating 83 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically situated 261 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 11 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

Flynn's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows exceptional results in Flynn, with younger cohorts experiencing notably low prevalence rates of common health conditions. Approximately 2,881 individuals, representing about 56% of the total population, have private health cover, compared to 53.7% across the rest of the Northern Territory (NT).

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.7% and 5.5% of residents respectively. About 76.7% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, similar to the 76.9% reported across the rest of NT. Flynn has 453 individuals aged 65 and over, representing 8.8% of its population. Health outcomes among seniors in the area are particularly robust but require more attention than the broader population.

Flynn was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Flynn's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 29.8% born overseas and 30.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Flynn, comprising 45.3% of its population. The category 'Other' showed an overrepresentation in Flynn compared to the rest of NT, making up 2.8% versus 2.1%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian (20.7%), English (19.0%), and Australian Aboriginal (15.6%) were the top three groups represented in Flynn. Notably, Maori (1.7%), Samoan (1.0%), and New Zealand (1.1%) ethnicities showed higher representation compared to regional averages of 1.1%, 0.4%, and 0.6% respectively.

Flynn's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Flynn's median age is 33 years, which is slightly higher than the Rest of NT average of 31 but significantly lower than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NT, Flynn has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (17.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (16.8%). According to the 2021 Census, Flynn's population aged 15-24 grew from 12.3% to 14.4%, while the 35-44 age group increased from 16.1% to 17.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group declined from 19.1% to 16.8%, and the 5-14 age group decreased from 15.8% to 14.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Flynn. Notably, the 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 30%, reaching 772 residents from 592. The 55-64 age group is expected to grow more modestly, adding only 19 residents.