Flynn (NT)
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Flynn are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Flynn (NT) had a population of around 5,150 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 565 people from the 2021 Census total of 4,585, marking a 12.3% rise in population since then. The ABS estimated Flynn's population to be 5,150 as of June 2024, with an additional five validated new addresses contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 301 persons per square kilometer. Flynn's growth rate of 12.3% since the 2021 Census surpassed both the national average of 8.6% and the state average, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 50.2% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and applies age cohort-specific growth rates from the ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) to estimate future population trends. According to these projections, Flynn is expected to experience above median population growth for Australia's regional areas, with an increase of 868 persons by 2041, corresponding to a total rise of 16.9% over the seventeen-year period.

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

Flynn records approximately four residential properties granted approval annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, 24 dwellings were approved, with none so far in FY-26. Over these five years, an average of 11.6 people moved to the area per dwelling built.

This outpaces supply, typically increasing competition among buyers and putting upward pressure on prices. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $419,000, under regional levels. In FY-26, $2.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to the Rest of NT, Flynn shows approximately 57% of construction activity per person and ranks among the 19th percentile nationally, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings.

Building activity has accelerated recently, with 75.0% detached houses and 25.0% townhouses or apartments approved. The area's estimated population per dwelling approval is 855 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. Future projections indicate Flynn adding 868 residents by 2041. 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 5thth percentile nationally

The performance of a region can greatly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 18 such projects that could potentially impact the area. Notable among these are the Regional Skate and Play Precinct, Jim McConville Oval Lighting Upgrade, Central Australia Plan Infrastructure Projects, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia. The following list provides details on those projects considered most relevant.

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Flynn ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Flynn NT has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 1.6% as of June 2025. In this period, 3755 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 was 70.4%, compared to 50.7% in the Rest of NT. Residents' employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade, with agriculture, forestry & fishing being under-represented at 0.3% compared to 5.0% in the Rest of NT. Over the year ending June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.8%, employment declined by 1.8%, leaving unemployment broadly flat.

This contrasts with the Rest of NT where employment fell by 1.7%, labour force contracted by 1.8%, and unemployment fell marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variations between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Flynn's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.3% 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Flynn's median income among taxpayers is $65,556, with an average of $73,401. This is notably higher than the national figures and compares to Rest of NT's median of $51,655 and average of $61,577. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2022, current estimates project approximately $72,400 (median) and $81,064 (average) as of March 2025. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Flynn rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 85th percentiles. Income brackets show that 38.5% of the population (1,982 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 33.6% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 91.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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 per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 70.1% houses and 30.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NT's 67.8% houses and 32.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Flynn was 14.2%, similar to Non-Metro NT. Dwellings were either mortgaged (42.2%) or rented (43.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $0, below Non-Metro NT's average and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Flynn was $400, higher than Non-Metro NT's $280 but lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 70.9% of all households, including 30.6% that are couples with children, 24.0% that are couples without children, and 14.4% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.1%, with lone person households at 22.6% and group households comprising 6.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which matches the average for the Rest of NT.

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

The area's educational profile exceeds regional averages with 28.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, surpassing the SA4 region average of 20.1% and that of Rest of NT (20.1%). Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are also 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, 8.3% in secondary, and 4.3% in tertiary education. Flynn operates a network of 6 schools educating approximately 1,039 students. The educational mix comprises 2 primary, 3 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (20.2 places per 100 residents vs 15.0 regionally), indicating the area serves as an educational hub for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Analysis indicates 13 operational transport stops in Flynn, consisting solely of bus services. These stops are served by three distinct routes, facilitating a total of 83 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents generally situated 261 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 11 daily trips across all routes, translating to roughly six 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 excellent results in Flynn, with younger cohorts experiencing very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 56% (~2,884 people) 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. A total of 76.7% declare themselves free from medical ailments, similar to the 76.9% reported in the rest of NT. Flynn has 8.8% (454 people) of residents aged 65 and over, with health outcomes among seniors requiring particular attention despite being strong overall.

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 showed high diversity, with 29.8% born overseas and 30.3% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the primary religion (45.3%). 'Other' religions comprised 2.8%, slightly higher than the Rest of NT average of 2.1%.

For ancestry, Australians made up 20.7%, English 19.0%, and Australian Aboriginal 15.6% (lower than the regional average of 28.9%). Notably, Maori were overrepresented at 1.7% compared to 1.1% regionally, Samoan at 1.0% versus 0.4%, and New Zealanders at 1.1% versus 0.6%.

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 Northern Territory average of 31 but significantly lower than Australia's median age of 38. 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 has shifted since the previous census, with the 15-24 age group growing from 12.3% to 14.4%, and the 35-44 cohort increasing from 16.1% to 17.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 19.1% to 16.8%, and the 5-14 age group has decreased from 15.8% to 14.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate 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 at 4%, adding only 19 residents.