Jingili

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Jingili's population is around 1,906 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 65 people (3.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,841 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 1,906 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 1 validated new address since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,443 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 54.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is applying growth rates by age cohort to each area, as provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the area expected to increase by 180 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 9.4% in total over the 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 1 dwelling approval over the past five years. This indicates a mature, established suburb where available land for new construction is limited. For buyers, this scarcity of new housing stock typically supports property values and means competition may be primarily among existing homes.

Relative to Greater Darwin, Jingili records markedly lower building activity. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 0 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP) - Greater Darwin / Nightcliff, Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, Casuarina Square Redevelopment, and Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Jingili possesses a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.5%, and 1.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 1,007 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.4% above Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (72.6% compared to Greater Darwin's 76.1%). Based on Census responses, a low 4.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Conversely, accommodation & food is under-represented, with only 6.2% of Jingili's workforce compared to 8.0% in Greater Darwin. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 1.3% alongside labour force increasing by 1.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. This compares to Greater Darwin, where employment grew by 1.3%, labour force expanded by 1.2%, and unemployment fell marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Jingili. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Jingili's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Jingili SA2's income level is very high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Jingili SA2's median income among taxpayers is $63,509 and the average income stands at $74,664, which compares to figures for Greater Darwin's of $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $68,869 (median) and $80,966 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Jingili, between the 82nd and 86th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows 31.4% of the population (598 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 36.7%. The area demonstrates considerable affluence with 37.6% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 88th percentile for disposable income and 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

Dwelling structure within Jingili, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 97.8% houses and 2.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Darwin metro's 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Jingili was well beyond that of Darwin metro, at 28.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (46.8%) or rented (24.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Darwin metro average at $2,015, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Darwin metro's $2,100 and $385. Nationally, Jingili's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding 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 dominate at 77.9% of all households, comprising 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 of 3.0 people is 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 stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (33.8% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the NT average of 27.3% and the Australian average (30.4%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 20.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (21.2%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 10 active transport stops operating within Jingili, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 25 individual routes, collectively providing 1,275 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 185 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 88%, with 4% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 4.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 182 trips per day 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 demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show a low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~1,069 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 5.5% and 5.5% of residents, respectively, while 77.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 11.7% of residents aged 65 and over (223 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than 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 is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 26.0% of its population born overseas and 21.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Jingili is Christianity, which makes up 39.2% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 3.0% of the population, compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Jingili are English, comprising 21.1% of the population, Australian, comprising 20.6% of the population, and Other, comprising 12.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.9% of Jingili (vs 0.4% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 7.4% (vs 7.0%) and Greek at 3.3% (vs 2.3%).

Jingili's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

With a median age of 36, Jingili is slightly older than the Greater Darwin figure of 34 but modestly under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Darwin, Jingili has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents (18.1%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (10.7%). This 5 - 14 concentration is well above the national 12.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 5 to 14 age group has grown from 15.6% to 18.1% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 11.7% to 13.1%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 7.7% to 6.0% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 13.5% to 12.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Jingili. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 24%, adding 55 residents to reach 283. On the other hand, the 55 to 64 group will contract by 5 residents.