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Population
Population growth drivers in Mount Johns are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Mount Johns's population was approximately 4,778 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 753 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,025. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,776 in June 2024 and six additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 252 persons per square kilometer. Mount Johns's growth rate of 18.7% between 2021 and February 2026 exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.7% of the overall population gains during this period.
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 for estimating growth post-2032, 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 trends project above median growth for regional areas nationally. Mount Johns is expected to expand by 1,066 persons to reach a total of 5,844 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 22.3% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Development
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, 8 approvals have been recorded. On average, 10.8 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed annually between FY21 and FY25. This indicates that demand significantly exceeds supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.
The average construction value of new dwellings is $181,000, lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing choices for buyers. In FY26, there have been $22.5 million in commercial approvals, showing moderate commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of NT, Mount Johns exhibits moderately higher construction activity, 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 development activity has moderated and is below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 14.0% standalone homes and 86.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a focus on higher-density living that caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.
This marks a significant change from the current housing mix of 45.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 3551 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. By 2041, Mount Johns is projected to grow by 1,064 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Infrastructure
Mount Johns has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 0thth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Melanka Accelerated Accommodation Development, St Mary's Hostel Social and Affordable Housing Project, Lasseters Hotel Casino Extension And Redevelopment, and Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.
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Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment
Major redevelopment and expansion of the Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department to deliver a larger facility with increased treatment spaces, a dedicated paediatric area, fast-track zone, and improved resuscitation capabilities. The project includes a state-of-the-art hybrid operating theatre, teaching and training facilities, and a new Intensive Care Unit. Works are staged to allow the hospital to remain fully operational while delivering critical acute care upgrades for Central Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia (ATSIAGA) project was a proposed world-class national gallery in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) intended to celebrate First Nations artistic traditions. Despite reaching a 50% design milestone in mid-2025, the Northern Territory Government formally abandoned the project in October 2025 citing a lack of secured federal funding and the risk of significant financial penalties and project blowouts. The project had evolved from the National Aboriginal Art Gallery concept into a scaled-back three-storey, 4,000 square meter facility with 1,300 square meters of exhibition space before being axed.
Central Alice Springs Area Plan
The Central Alice Springs Area Plan was finalised in 2021 and is now an active planning policy document under the Northern Territory Planning Scheme. It provides detailed land-use guidance and zoning for the central business district and surrounding precincts, supporting commercial, medical, tourism, cultural and residential development in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs Future Grid - Roadmap to 2030
Three year whole of system initiative led by the Intyalheme Centre for Future Energy (a Desert Knowledge Australia project) to identify and remove barriers to achieving 50% renewable generation in Alice Springs by 2030. Concluded in 2024 with the Roadmap to 2030 and a suite of final reports after trials including a virtual power plant, an islandable microgrid at the Desert Knowledge Precinct, public housing solar and battery trial, and wind resource monitoring.
Alice Springs Flood Mitigation Project
Major flood mitigation infrastructure project to reduce flooding impacts in Alice Springs through trunk drainage upgrades. Engineering feasibility assessment underway to inform concept design of key trunk drainage infrastructure to mitigate flooding from the Todd River and localized stormwater overflows. The project focuses on structural flood mitigation measures including upgrades to major drainage infrastructure and is expected to reduce flooding impacts on 386 properties, providing flood immunity for public roads and improved protection for residential areas in localised flooding events up to a 1 in 100 year event.
Alice Springs CBD Revitalisation Project
Northern Territory Government program to transform the Alice Springs CBD into a greener, cooler and safer town centre through shade structures and tree planting, lighting and CCTV upgrades including Billy Goat Hill, wayfinding, traffic calming and streetscape works. A River Activation Space opened in February 2022. Final road reseal and line marking works occurred April-May 2024 with the project marked complete in July 2024.
St Mary's Hostel Social and Affordable Housing Project
Redevelopment of the historic 8.2-hectare St Mary's Hostel site to deliver up to 120 social and affordable dwellings. The project, backed by $14 million in Australian Government funding for enabling infrastructure and site works, will honor the site's historical, cultural, and heritage significance through the preservation of the St Mary's Chapel and its heritage-listed mural, and community access for events. The site was acquired by the Northern Territory Government in early 2024 for $3.25 million, but there are no immediate plans for full redevelopment, with initial efforts focused on preservation, land studies, and consultation with the St Mary's Stolen Generation Group.
St Mary's Land Development
The NT Government acquired the historic 8.2-hectare St Mary's site in March 2024 for $3.25 million to develop up to 120 social and affordable housing dwellings. The Australian Government has committed $14 million for enabling infrastructure including power, water, sewerage, roads, site preparation, demolition and remediation. The development will preserve the heritage-listed St Mary's Chapel with its 1958 Robert Czako mural and other sites of cultural significance important to the Stolen Generations. The site, located on the Stuart Highway alongside the Todd River south of Heavitree Gap, operated as a boarding school for mainly Aboriginal children from 1947 to 1972. While there are no immediate plans for construction, the project is part of the Housing Australia Future Fund and National Infrastructure Facility programs, with the NT Government working closely with the St Mary's Stolen Generation Group to ensure development honors the legacy of former residents.
Employment
Employment conditions in Mount Johns rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally
Mount Johns has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.7%. As of September 2025, there are 4,051 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 5.2% lower than the Rest of NT's rate of 5.9%.
Workforce participation stands at 101.8%, compared to the Rest of NT's 70.4%. According to Census responses, only 2.3% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. The area specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.
Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence, with only 0.1% of residents employed in these sectors compared to the regional average of 5.0%. The ratio of 0.6 workers per resident indicates a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.9%, while employment declined by the same percentage, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In contrast, the Rest of NT experienced an employment decline of 1.3% and a labour force decline of 1.2%. 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 Mount Johns' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 15.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Income
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis
The Mount Johns SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $75,318 and an average income of $84,457 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is notably high compared to national figures such as Rest of NT's median income of $53,572 and average income of $63,776. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $81,675 (median) and $91,585 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Mount Johns rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 94th percentiles. Income brackets show that 38.4% of residents fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 33.6%. A substantial proportion of high earners (33.8%) indicates strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing accounts 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Housing
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). This compares to Non-Metro NT's 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Johns stood at 14.8%, similar to Non-Metro NT, with the rest being mortgaged (31.5%) or rented (53.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Non-Metro NT's average, while the median weekly rent was $400, higher than Non-Metro NT's $150. Nationally, Mount Johns' mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were higher at $400 against the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Household Composition
Mount Johns features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 37.1%, with lone person households at 31.1% and group households making up 5.2%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NT average of 3.1.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
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 above holding university qualifications. This compares to 20.1% in the SA4 region and 20.1% in the Rest of NT. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 11.2%, while certificates make up 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.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Mount Johns has 13 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by three routes, offering a total of 88 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically located 482 meters from the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 79%, with walking and cycling accounting for 10% and 5% respectively. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.
Only 2.3% of residents work from home (as per the 2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions). The service frequency averages 12 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly six weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
The level of general health in Mount Johns is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions
Mount Johns shows superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have low incidence of common health conditions. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high at around 62% of the total population (2,943 people), compared to 51.6% in the rest of Northern Territory (NT) and 55.7% nationally.
The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.9 and 5.4% of residents respectively. About 79.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 78.4% in the rest of NT. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 9.4% of residents aged 65 and over (447 people), higher than the 8.3% in the rest of NT. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, ranking even higher nationally than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cultural Diversity
Mount Johns was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Mount Johns has a significant cultural diversity, with 28.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 42.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mount Johns, making up 45.6% of its population. However, there is an overrepresentation in Other religions, comprising 2.5% compared to 5.2% across Rest of NT.
The top three represented ancestry groups are English at 21.5%, Australian at 17.3%, and Other at 15.2%. Notably, Filipino (3.1%) and Maori (1.1%) are overrepresented in Mount Johns compared to regional averages of 1.4% and 0.7% respectively. Conversely, Australian Aboriginal is underrepresented at 7.1% compared to the regional average of 43.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
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 slightly younger than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Rest of NT, Mount Johns has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (19.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.7%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.3%. Between 2021 and the present, the population of Mount Johns has seen an increase in the 15 to 24 age group from 8.8% to 11.6%, while the 35 to 44 cohort has grown from 17.3% to 19.6%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 22.5% to 19.5%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 10.9% to 9.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Mount Johns's age structure, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to increase substantially by 305 people (54%), rising from 567 to 873 residents.