Jingili

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

Jingili's population is 1,990 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 149 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,841. The change was inferred from ABS estimates: 1,990 in June 2025 and one additional validated address since the Census date. Jingili's population density is 1,507 persons per square kilometer, above the national average. Its growth rate of 8.1% since the census is competitive, being within 1.2 percentage points of the national average (9.3%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.7% of Jingili's 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-based growth rates provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics anticipate a median increase for Jingili, with an expected rise of 184 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 9.2% over the 16 years.

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

Jingili has recorded just one dwelling approval over the past five years. This indicates a mature suburb with limited land available for new construction. For buyers, this scarcity of new housing stock typically supports property values and may mean competition is primarily among existing homes.

Compared to Greater Darwin, Jingili records markedly lower building activity, which usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. Nationally, this is below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

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

No infrastructure changes have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact this area. Key projects include Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP) in Greater Darwin/Nightcliff, Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, Casuarina Square Redevelopment, and Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

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The labour market in Jingili demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Jingili has a well-educated workforce with low unemployment at 3.5% as of the past year. It experienced 1.3% employment growth in this period. As of December 2025, 1,007 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%.

This is higher than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%. Workforce participation in Jingili is lower at 68.1%, compared to Greater Darwin's 72.5%. A low 4.9% of residents work from home, according to Census responses.

Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. However, accommodation & food services are under-represented at 6.2%, compared to Greater Darwin's 8.0%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the working population count versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending May-25, employment increased by 1.3% while labour force grew by 1.2%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jingili's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.5% in five years and 13.4% in ten years, though this is a simplified 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

The Jingili SA2 had a high national income level according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. Its median taxpayer income was $63,509 and average income stood at $74,664. These figures compared with Greater Darwin's of $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $69,485 (median) and $81,690 (average). Census data from 2021 showed Jingili's household, family, and personal incomes ranked highly nationally, between the 82nd and 86th percentiles. Income distribution revealed that 31.4% of residents earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to the broader area at 36.7%. The area exhibited affluence with 37.6% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail services. Housing expenses accounted for 13.4% of income. Residents ranked highly in disposable income (88th percentile) and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Jingili is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Jingili, as per the latest Census, 97.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 2.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Darwin metro's 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jingili stood at 28.3%, with mortgaged properties at 46.8% and rented ones at 24.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,015, lower than Darwin metro's $2,100. The median weekly rent was $400 compared to Darwin metro's $385. Nationally, Jingili's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Jingili features high concentrations of group households and family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.9% of all households, including 35.5% couples with children, 22.2% couples without children, and 17.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.1%, with lone person households at 15.1% and group households at 6.1%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Jingili exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 33.8% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Northern Territory average of 27.3% and the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 9.5% while certificates make up 21.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 35.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.0% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Jingili has ten operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by twenty-five different routes, collectively facilitating 1,275 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents typically residing 185 meters from the nearest stop. As a mainly residential area, most commuters travel outward; cars remain the primary mode at 88%, with cycling at 4%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 4.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

On average, there are 182 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 127 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Jingili is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Jingili shows above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population, which is around 1,116 people. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.5% and 5.5% of residents respectively. 77.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 77.1% across Greater Darwin. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 12.1% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 241 people, which is higher than the 11.0% in Greater Darwin. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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

Jingili's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 26.0% born overseas and 21.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Jingili, comprising 39.2% of its population. Notably, Buddhism is slightly overrepresented in Jingili compared to Greater Darwin, making up 3.0% versus 3.3%.

The top three ancestry groups based on country of birth of parents are English (21.1%), Australian (20.6%), and Other (12.3%). Some ethnic groups show notable variations: Welsh is overrepresented at 0.9% in Jingili compared to the regional average of 0.4%, Australian Aboriginal is slightly higher at 7.4% versus 7.0%, and Greek is also relatively higher at 3.3% compared to the regional average of 2.3%.

Jingili's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Jingili has a median age of 36, which is slightly older than Greater Darwin's figure of 34 but modestly younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Darwin, Jingili has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 (16.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 11.7% to 14.5%, while the 5-14 cohort increased from 15.6% to 16.9%. Conversely, the 35-44 age group has declined from 17.3% to 15.3%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 13.5% to 11.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Jingili, with the 65-74 cohort projected to grow by 42%, adding 54 residents to reach 183. Meanwhile, the 55-64 group is expected to contract by 5 residents.