Mount Johns
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Mount Johns' population was around 4,785 as of November 2025. This figure reflected an increase of 760 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,025. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,776 in June 2024 and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equated to a density ratio of 252 persons per square kilometer. Mount Johns' growth rate of 18.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, making it a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch applied growth rates by age cohort from the ABS' latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends projected an above median growth for regional areas nationally. By 2041, Mount Johns was expected to expand by 1,066 persons, reflecting a total increase of 22.1% over the 17 years.

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

Mount Johns has seen approximately 10 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling 53 homes. As of FY26, no approvals have been recorded yet. On average, around 10.8 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed annually between FY21 and FY25. This high demand coupled with limited supply typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction value for new dwellings is $181,000, which is lower than regional levels, offering more affordable housing options. In FY26, there have been $22.5 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate commercial development activity. Comparatively, Mount Johns shows moderately higher construction activity than the Rest of NT, with 47.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, recent periods have seen a moderation in development activity, which is also below the national average, suggesting possible planning constraints due to the area's maturity. Recent construction in Mount Johns comprises 14.0% standalone homes and 86.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living.

This change addresses reduced availability of development sites and caters to shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Currently, houses make up 45.0% of the housing mix. The area's estimated population per dwelling approval is 3551 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Mount Johns is projected to grow by 1,057 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Mount Johns has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 4thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly impact local performance. AreaSearch identified 15 projects potentially affecting this area. Notable ones are Melanka Accelerated Accommodation Development, St Mary's Hostel Social and Affordable Housing Project, Lasseters Hotel Casino Extension And Redevelopment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia.

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Employment conditions in Mount Johns rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Mount Johns has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

As of June 2025, there are 3938 residents employed, which is a 5.2% decrease from the Rest of NT's rate of 5.9%. Workforce participation stands at 75.3%, higher than the Rest of NT's 50.7%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. Notably, health care & social assistance has a significant presence with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.1%, compared to the regional average of 5%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.6, indicating above-average local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.8% while employment declined by the same percentage, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 3.9%. In contrast, Rest of NT experienced a marginal drop in employment and labour force. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Johns' employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 7.4% over five years and 15.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

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

Mount Johns has a median taxpayer income of $74,334 and an average income of $83,211 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2022. This is notably higher than the national figures, with Rest of NT having a median income of $51,655 and an average income of $61,577. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.01% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $83,262 (median) and $93,205 (average). According to the 2021 Census, income rankings in Mount Johns fall between the 83rd and 95th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution shows that 38.4% of residents (1,837 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, which is similar to the broader area's 33.6%. A substantial proportion, 33.8%, earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing costs account for 14.9% of income, and residents rank within the 83rd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Mount Johns displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Mount Johns' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 44.6% houses and 55.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro NT had 67.8% houses and 32.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Johns was 14.8%, similar to Non-Metro NT's figure. Dwellings were either mortgaged (31.5%) or rented (53.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Non-Metro NT's average of $1,800 and the national average of $1,863. Weekly rent in Mount Johns was $400, higher than Non-Metro NT's $280 but below the national figure of $375.

Mount Johns features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.9% of all households, including 30.4% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.1%, with lone person households at 31.1% and group households comprising 5.2%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NT average of 2.8.

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

Educational attainment in Mount Johns is notably high, with 42.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding university qualifications. This compares to 20.1% in the broader SA4 region and 20.1% in the Rest of NT. Bachelor degrees are most common at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 19.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 6.1% in secondary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College serves Mount Johns, with an enrollment of 761 students as of a recent report. The area's ICSEA score is 1018, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. All 1 schools in Mount Johns offer integrated K-12 education for academic continuity.

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

Analysis of public transport in Mount Johns shows 13 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 88 weekly passenger trips provided by three individual routes. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 482 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 12 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mount Johns's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Mount Johns shows excellent health outcomes with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Approximately 61% of Mount Johns' total population of 2,933 has private health cover, compared to 53.7% in the rest of Northern Territory (NT) and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (5.9%) and mental health issues (5.4%).

About 79.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 76.9% in the rest of NT. Mount Johns has 8.9%, or 427 people, aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and largely align with those of the general population.

Mount Johns is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Johns has a high level of linguistic diversity, with 28.8% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home, and 42.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mount Johns, accounting for 45.6% of the population. The group classified as 'Other' is slightly overrepresented in Mount Johns compared to the rest of the Northern Territory, making up 2.5% of the population versus 2.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (21.5%), Australian (17.3%), and Other (15.2%). The latter is significantly higher than the regional average of 9.7%. There are notable variations in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Filipino residents comprise 3.1% of Mount Johns' population, compared to 1.7% regionally; Australian Aboriginal residents make up 7.1%, versus a regional average of 28.9%; and Maori residents account for 1.1%, matching the regional figure.

Mount Johns's population is younger than the national pattern

Mount Johns has a median age of 35, which is older than the Rest of NT figure of 31 but lower than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Rest of NT, Mount Johns has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (19.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.8%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.2%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 8.8% to 11.4%, while the 35 to 44 age group has risen from 17.3% to 19.2%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 22.5% to 20.6%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 7.4% to 6.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show that the 45 to 54 age cohort is expected to rise substantially, with an increase of 306 people (54%) from 566 to 873.