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What it costs to rent in Petermann - Simpson
Median weekly rents, year-on-year movement and bond-lodgement activity for Petermann - Simpson (872). Sourced from the NSW Rental Bond Board, DCJ Family & Community Services.
Population
Petermann - Simpson is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends
Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Petermann - Simpson's population is around 2337 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 376 people (19.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1961 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2337 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional five validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 0 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Petermann - Simpson's growth of 19.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.3%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 79.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch applies growth rates by age cohort to each area, provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth of regional areas across the nation is projected. The area is expected to grow by 305 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 13.1% in total over the 16 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.
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Development
The level of residential development activity in Petermann - Simpson is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch
Petermann-Simpson experienced limited development activity from 2016 to 2020, averaging one approval per year with a total of six approvals. This reflects the rural nature of the area where development is driven by local housing needs rather than broad market demand. The small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.
Petermann-Simpson had substantially lower development levels compared to the Rest of NT during this period, with development patterns well below national averages. All new construction consisted of detached houses, aligning with rural living preferences for space and privacy. Developers constructed more detached housing than implied by existing patterns (39.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Petermann-Simpson to grow by 305 residents by 2041, potentially leading to housing supply struggles and increased buyer competition supporting price increases if current development rates persist.
Looking ahead, Petermann - Simpson is expected to grow by 305 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
Petermann - Simpson has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 7thth percentile nationally
The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 14 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Ernabella Arts Centre Extension and Refurbishment, APY Lands Groundwater Quantity and Quality Investigation, Better and Safer Future for Central Australia, and Coastal Hazards Adaptation Strategy. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.
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Enabling Infrastructure for Hydrogen Production
A national program to coordinate and deploy the enabling infrastructure required to support large-scale renewable hydrogen production across Australia. Building on the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy and the National Hydrogen Infrastructure Assessment (NHIA), the program aligns electricity transmission, water supply, transport corridors, port and storage infrastructure with Renewable Energy Zones and prospective hydrogen hubs (Bell Bay, Darwin, Eyre Peninsula, Gladstone, Latrobe Valley, Hunter Valley, Pilbara). Two key federal mechanisms underpin delivery. The Hydrogen Headstart program provides up to 4 billion AUD in long-term revenue support via production credits, with Round 2 (2 billion AUD administered by ARENA) opening for Expressions of Interest in October 2025 with EOIs closing 8 December 2025. The Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI), legislated through the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Act 2025 which received Royal Assent on 14 February 2025, provides an uncapped refundable tax offset of 2 AUD per kilogram of eligible renewable hydrogen for up to 10 years between 1 July 2027 and 30 June 2040 for projects reaching final investment decision by 2030. The HPTI is jointly administered by the ATO and Clean Energy Regulator and requires certification under the Guarantee of Origin scheme. Round 1 of Hydrogen Headstart shortlisted six projects representing more than 3.5 GW of electrolyser capacity, with 814 million AUD ultimately awarded.
Enabling Digital Health Services for Regional and Remote Australia
A national digital infrastructure program under the Digital Health Blueprint 2023-2033 designed to provide equitable healthcare access for regional and remote Australians. The initiative is currently rolling out the 'Share by Default' legislative framework, which mandates the uploading of pathology and diagnostic imaging reports to My Health Record starting July 2026. Current 2026 milestones include the launch of the Digital Health Implementer Hub to accelerate software conformance and the implementation of the National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan to integrate allied health practitioners into the national digital ecosystem.
Better and Safer Future for Central Australia
A 250 million AUD Australian and NT Government plan (now 345.9 million AUD) to improve community safety and infrastructure. Key 2026 milestones include the opening of the Todd Street Health Hub in Alice Springs, the Mutitjulu health clinic, and modernised facilities in Santa Teresa. The program integrates 77 new dwellings, Remote Training Hubs, and On-Country learning initiatives. As of May 2026, multiple health and community infrastructure projects have transitioned from construction to operational status, while family safety and youth service expansions continue across the region.
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.
National EV Charging Network (Highway Fast Charging)
Partnership between the Australian Government and NRMA to deliver a backbone EV fast charging network on national highways. Program funds and co-funds 117 DC fast charging sites at roughly 150 km intervals to connect all capital cities and regional routes, reducing range anxiety and supporting EV uptake.
Bulk Water Supply Security
Nationwide program led by the National Water Grid Authority to improve bulk water security and reliability for non-potable and productive uses. Activities include strategic planning, science and business cases, and funding of state and territory projects such as storages, pipelines, dam upgrades, recycled water and efficiency upgrades to build drought resilience and support regional communities, industry and the environment.
Network Optimisation Program - Roads
A national program concept focused on improving congestion and reliability on urban road networks by using low-cost operational measures and technology (e.g., signal timing, intersection treatments, incident management) to optimise existing capacity across major city corridors.
APY Lands Groundwater Quantity and Quality Investigation
Research and planning project to investigate groundwater quantity and quality across the APY Lands to identify sustainable water supplies for communities and local enterprises. Scope includes drilling, sampling and testing, hydrogeological assessment of newly identified aquifers near Kaltjiti, and community engagement to set water use priorities. Funded by the National Water Grid Fund with delivery led by the SA Department for Environment and Water.
Employment
Employment conditions in Petermann - Simpson remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis
Petermann-Simpson has a skilled workforce with prominent tourism and hospitality sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.0% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 0.8%. As of December 2025, 1,684 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Regional NT's rate of 6.1%.
Workforce participation is high at 86.3%, compared to Regional NT's 69.3%. Only 4.2% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts are notable. Key industries include accommodation & food, arts & recreation, and public administration & safety. Accommodation & food has a notably high concentration, with employment levels at 6.7 times the regional average.
Health care & social assistance is under-represented, at 5.9% compared to Regional NT's 18.8%. Some residents commute elsewhere for work. Over December 2024 to December 2025, employment increased by 0.8%, labour force by 1.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NT saw employment grow by 0.7%, labour force expand by 1.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Petermann-Simpson's employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections.
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Income
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Petermann - Simpson SA2 has one of the highest incomes in Australia, with a median assessed at $69,661 and an average income of $85,796. This contrasts with Regional NT's figures, which have a median income of $53,572 and an average income of $63,776. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Petermann - Simpson SA2 would be approximately $76,216 (median) and $93,869 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows that household incomes are at the 17th percentile while personal income is at the 50th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 38.1% of residents (890 people) fall within the $800 - 1,499 bracket, unlike regional trends where 33.6% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Housing costs are modest, with 90.8% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 24th percentile nationally.
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Housing
Petermann - Simpson displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Dwelling structure in Petermann-Simpson, as evaluated at the latest Census held in 2016, comprised 38.7% houses and 61.2% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Regional NT's 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Petermann-Simpson was at 6.9%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (0.7%) or rented (92.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of 2016, was $758, which is below Regional NT's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure for Petermann-Simpson was recorded at $123, compared to Regional NT's $150. Nationally, Petermann-Simpson's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Petermann - Simpson features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 48.1% of all households, including 17.6% couples with children, 22.0% couples without children, and 5.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 51.9%, with lone person households at 49.8% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional NT average of 3.1.
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Local Schools & Education
Petermann - Simpson faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
The area's university qualification rate is 19.5%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 30.2%. Educational participation is high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 12.1% in primary, 4.7% in secondary, and 4.1% in tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 4.7% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
No public transport data available for this catchment area.
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Health
Health performance in Petermann - Simpson is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts
Petermann-Simpson faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (1,448 people), compared to 51.6% in Regional NT and a national average of 55.7%.
The most common medical conditions are diabetes (7.2%) and asthma (5.6%). 77.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 78.4% across Regional NT. Under-65 population health outcomes are better than average. Only 4.9% of residents are aged 65 and over (113 people), lower than the 8.5% in Regional NT. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings higher than those of the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Petermann - Simpson was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Petermann-Simpson has a higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 15.8% of its population born overseas and 54.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Petermann-Simpson is Christianity, accounting for 49.4% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprises 7.0% of the population, higher than the regional average of 5.2%.
In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian Aboriginal (43.3%), Australian (15.0%), and English (13.6%). There are also significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Spanish is overrepresented at 1.0% compared to the regional average of 0.2%, Filipino at 1.7% versus 1.4%, and Korean at 0.4% against a regional average of 0.1%.
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Age
Petermann - Simpson hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide
Petermann-Simpson's median age of 30 years is close to Regional Northern Territory's 31 years and significantly lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NT, Petermann-Simpson has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (27.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the percentage of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 17.5% to 20.3%, while the percentage of those aged 25-34 has risen from 25.1% to 27.1%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 35-44 has decreased from 16.3% to 14.3%, and the percentage of those aged 5-14 has dropped from 9.7% to 8.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Petermann-Simpson's age profile will change significantly. Leading this shift, the number of residents aged 25-34 is projected to grow by 31%, reaching 829 from 633. Conversely, both the 35-44 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.