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, as of February 2026, is approximately 1,906. This figure represents an increase of 65 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,841. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates; the resident population was 1,906 in June 2024 and there were additional validated addresses after the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,443 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.2% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, growth rates by age cohort from the latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied. Future population dynamics suggest an increase just below the median for statistical areas analysed, with Jingili expected to grow by 180 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 9.4% over 17 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 in the past five years. This indicates a mature, established suburb with limited available land for new construction. For buyers, this scarcity of new housing stock typically supports property values and may result in competition 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 factors impact an area's performance more than local infrastructure changes. AreaSearch identified zero projects likely affecting this area. Key initiatives 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. Below lists those most relevant.

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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 significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.6%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8% over the past year as of September 2025. There are 1,005 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is 0.5% higher than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%.

Workforce participation in Jingili is lower at 72.6% compared to Greater Darwin's 76.0%. According to Census responses, only 4.9% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

However, the accommodation & food sector is under-represented at 6.2%, compared to Greater Darwin's 8.0%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by the ratio of Census working population to resident population in Jingili. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 1.8% alongside labour force increasing by 1.9%, maintaining a relatively stable unemployment rate. In Greater Darwin, employment grew by 1.9%, labour force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment rose marginally during the same period. 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 Jingili's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting 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 has a high national income level according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Jingili is $63,509 and the average income stands at $74,664. For Greater Darwin, these figures are $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $68,869 (median) and $80,966 (average). Census data from 2021 shows Jingili's household, family, and personal incomes rank high nationally, between the 82nd and 86th percentiles. In Jingili, 31.4% of individuals fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, aligning with the broader area where this cohort represents 36.7%. The area demonstrates affluence with 37.6% earning over $3,000 per week. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income and residents rank high in disposable income at the 88th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 evaluation, 97.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 2.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Darwin metro's figures of 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jingili stood at 28.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.8% and rented ones at 24.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,015, lower than Darwin metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent in Jingili was $400, compared to Darwin metro's $385. Nationally, Jingili's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,015 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $400 compared to 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 22.1%, with lone person households at 15.1% and group households comprising 6.1% of the total. 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 at 33.8%, exceeding the Northern Territory average of 27.3% and the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (21.2%).

Educational participation is high at 35.3%, with 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 of which are bus stops. These stops are served by twenty-five different routes, collectively facilitating 1,275 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 185 meters to the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 88%, while cycling accounts for 4%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 4.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 182 trips per day across all routes, translating 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 better-than-average health outcomes, as assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence in both younger and older age groups.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low in these cohorts. Private health cover is high, at approximately 56% of the total population (around 1,069 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.5% and 5.5% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 77.1%, report being completely free from medical ailments, which is on par with Greater Darwin's figure. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. There are 11.7% seniors aged 65 and over (223 people) in the area. Health outcomes among seniors rank particularly high nationally, even surpassing those of the general population.

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 showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 26.0% born overseas and 21.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Jingili, comprising 39.2% of its population. Buddhism had an overrepresentation in Jingili at 3.0%, compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin.

The top three ancestry groups were English (21.1%), Australian (20.6%), and Other (12.3%). Notable divergences included Welsh (0.9% vs regional 0.4%), Australian Aboriginal (7.4% vs 7.0%), and Greek (3.3% vs 2.3%).

Jingili's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Jingili's median age is 36, which is slightly higher than Greater Darwin's figure of 34 but lower than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Darwin, Jingili has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (18.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.7%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.1%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of Jingili's population aged 5 to 14 has increased from 15.6% to 18.1%, while the proportion of those aged 15 to 24 has risen from 11.7% to 13.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has decreased from 7.7% to 6.0%, and the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has fallen from 13.5% to 12.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Jingili, with the 45 to 54 age group projected to grow by 24%, adding 55 residents and reaching a total of 283. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 age group is expected to decrease by 5 residents.