Humpty Doo
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Humpty Doo reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Humpty Doo's population is approximately 9,302 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 915 people, a rise of 10.9% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 8,387. The change was inferred from ABS estimates: 9,266 in June 2024 and an additional 27 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 59 persons per square kilometer. Humpty Doo's growth exceeded the national average (8.9%) and its SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 63.0% to overall population gains recently, with all migration drivers being positive factors.

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 estimation, AreaSearch applies age cohort-based growth rates from the latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Projected demographic shifts suggest an above median population growth for Australian statistical areas. Humpty Doo is expected to increase by 1,286 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 13.4% over the 17 years.

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

Humpty Doo has seen approximately 38 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 192 homes. As of FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.9 new residents arrived per new home each year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this figure has increased to 6.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing demand and tightening supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $209,000, which is below the regional average.

This year, $4.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating limited commercial development focus compared to residential. Over the past five years, Humpty Doo has seen 20.0% more development per person than the regional average, maintaining good buyer choice and supporting existing property values. However, construction activity has eased recently.

All recent development has consisted of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 462 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population forecasts indicate Humpty Doo will gain 1,250 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Humpty Doo has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 4thth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly influence a region's performance as much as alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could potentially impact the area. Notable projects include Darwin Renewable Energy Hub, Darwin Light Rail Stage 1, Hudson Creek Power Station, and Darwin Corporate Park, with the following list detailing those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Humpty Doo demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Humpty Doo's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with prominent sectors being essential services. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% in June 2025, lower than Greater Darwin's 3.0%.

Employment grew by 3.0% over the past year. There were 5,543 residents employed as of June 2025, with a workforce participation rate similar to Greater Darwin's at 69.7%. Dominant employment sectors include construction (1.8 times the regional average), public administration & safety, and health care & social assistance (8.4% of Humpty Doo's workforce). Employment increased by 3.0%, labour force by 2.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points between June 2024 and June 2025.

Greater Darwin showed similar employment growth trends during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across sectors. Applying these projections to Humpty Doo's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.7% over five years and 12.0% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Humpty Doo had a median taxpayer income of $65,824 and an average income of $75,640 in financial year 2022. This is high compared to Greater Darwin's median income of $65,522 and average income of $75,260. Based on a 12.01% increase from the Wage Price Index since FY2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $73,729 (median) and $84,724 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, Humpty Doo's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 88th and 92nd percentiles nationally. In Humpty Doo, 31.8% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, similar to regional levels at 36.7%. High earners (above $3,000/week) make up 42.0%, indicating strong economic capacity. Housing expenses consume 15.1% of income, with residents ranking in the 92nd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Humpty Doo's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.9% houses and 2.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasted with Darwin metro's 92.6% houses and 7.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Humpty Doo stood at 24.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 60.9% and rented ones at 14.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,347, higher than Darwin metro's $2,250. Median weekly rent in Humpty Doo was $400, compared to Darwin metro's $380. Nationally, Humpty Doo's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Humpty Doo features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 80.7% of all households, consisting of 40.8% couples with children, 29.2% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.3%, with lone person households at 16.0% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Darwin average of 2.8.

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

The area faces educational challenges with university qualification rates at 15.3%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 31.3%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.2%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 50.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (38.9%).

Educational participation is high at 31.9%, including primary education (13.1%), secondary education (10.0%), and tertiary education (3.7%). Humpty Doo's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,931 students, serving typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with 3 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 20.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 17.1, indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Public transport analysis conducted in Humpty Doo shows 24 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of bus services. They are served by 46 individual routes which together provide 3,393 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as limited with residents typically located 2238 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 484 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 141 weekly trips per stop.

Humpty Doo'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 in Humpty Doo, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 57% of the total population (~5,311 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.5 and 6.3% of residents respectively. A majority, 76.3%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.8% in Greater Darwin. As of 2021, 13.3% of Humpty Doo's population is aged 65 and over (1,232 people). Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, closely mirroring the overall population's health profile.

Humpty Doo ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Humpty Doo's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.1% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 40.1%. Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Darwin, comprising 2.1% versus 2.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (32.1%), English (28.0%), and Irish (7.7%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal (5.1%) and German (4.1%) are slightly overrepresented compared to regional averages of 5.8% and 4.0%, respectively. Dutch representation is equal at 1.4%.

Humpty Doo's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Humpty Doo's median age is 39 years, which is higher than the Greater Darwin average of 34 years. This figure is also close to the Australian median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Darwin, Humpty Doo has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (15.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.7%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the percentage of residents aged 55-64 has increased from 13.7% to 15.1%, while those aged 65-74 have risen from 8.0% to 9.2%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has decreased from 17.5% to 15.5%, and those aged 5-14 have dropped from 15.2% to 13.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Humpty Doo's age profile. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 36%, adding 312 residents to reach a total of 1,170. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.