Stuart Park

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

Stuart Park's population is 4,424 as of February 2026. Since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,101, there has been an increase of 323 people (7.9%). This growth is inferred from ABS figures: an estimated resident population of 4,420 in June 2024 and four new validated addresses since the Census date. The population density is 2,681 persons per square kilometer, placing Stuart Park in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Its growth rate of 7.9% since the census is close to that of its SA3 area (8.2%), indicating strong fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.3% of overall population gains recently.

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 post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth rates provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Based on these projections, Stuart Park is expected to experience above median population growth nationally, with an increase of 930 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 20.9% over the 17-year period.

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

Stuart Park has averaged approximately four new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 20 homes. As of FY-26, no approvals have been recorded yet. On average, 4.4 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically influences prices upwards and intensifies competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $302,000.

In this financial year alone, $2.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential nature. Relative to Greater Darwin, Stuart Park shows moderately higher development activity, with 15.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This balances buyer choice while supporting current property values, although recent periods have seen some moderation in development activity. Nationally, however, this activity is below average, suggesting possible planning constraints and reflecting the area's maturity.

All new construction has been detached dwellings, maintaining Stuart Park's traditional suburban character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space. This trend favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (25.0% at Census), demonstrating robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. The location has approximately 1466 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Looking ahead, Stuart Park is expected to grow by 926 residents through to 2041, according to 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.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Stuart Highway Road Safety Improvements in Stuart Park, Darwin Inner Suburbs Area Plan, Charles Darwin University City Campus, and Darwin City Stadium. The following details projects likely most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Stuart Park performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Stuart Park has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.6% as of September 2025, which is below Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.2%.

Workforce participation in Stuart Park is higher than Greater Darwin's, at 83.2% compared to 76.0%. According to Census responses, a low 4.4% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food. Notably, accommodation & food has employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, education & training is under-represented with only 6.6% of Stuart Park's workforce compared to Greater Darwin's 8.7%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the working population count versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 2.2% while labour force grew by 2.0%, decreasing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Darwin recorded employment growth of 1.9% with marginal unemployment increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Stuart Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The median taxpayer income in Stuart Park SA2, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, is $69,649. The average income for the same period is $84,739. These figures are notably high compared to national averages. In Greater Darwin, the median income is $66,956 and the average is $77,199. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $75,527 (median) and $91,891 (average). Census figures from 2021 place Stuart Park's household, family, and personal incomes between the 82nd and 92nd percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that 41.3% of individuals in Stuart Park fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band, which is consistent with broader trends across regional levels at 36.7%. A substantial proportion of residents (32.9%) earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity within the suburb. High housing costs consume 15.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 81st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Stuart Park features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Stuart Park, as per the latest Census, 24.9% of dwellings were houses while 75.2% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Darwin's metropolitan area where 63.5% of dwellings were houses and 36.5% were other types. Home ownership in Stuart Park stood at 14.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.2% and rented ones at 58.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,980, below Darwin's metro average of $2,100. The median weekly rent in Stuart Park was $400 compared to Darwin's metro average of $385. Nationally, Stuart Park's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Stuart Park features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 61.7% of all households, including 23.5% couples with children, 29.6% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.3%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households comprising 10.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

Stuart Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Stuart Park's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications at 42.2%, compared to the Northern Territory (NT) at 27.3% and Australia at 30.4%. This educational advantage is led by bachelor degrees at 25.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 32.1% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 20.3%. Educational participation is high, with 32.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.4% in tertiary, 7.5% in primary, and 6.5% in secondary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in tertiary education, 7.5% in primary education, and 6.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Stuart Park has 12 operational public transport stops, all of which serve buses. These stops are covered by 32 distinct routes, offering a total of 1,472 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents typically situated 173 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Stuart Park commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode at 84%, while cycling accounts for 3%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional norm.

Only 4.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census). Daily service frequency averages 210 trips across all routes, translating to around 122 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

AreaSearch's assessment of health outcomes in Stuart Park shows exceptional results. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (2,725 people), compared to 57.8% across Greater Darwin and 55.7% nationally.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 5.9% and 5.7% of residents respectively. 80.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin. The area has 9.6% of residents aged 65 and over (423 people), lower than the 10.8% in Greater Darwin. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.

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

Stuart Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 32.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 40.8% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Stuart Park, making up 37.2% of people. Hinduism is overrepresented, comprising 7.6% compared to 4.2% across Greater Darwin.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.1%), Australian (18.3%), and Other (15.2%). Notably, Filipino (4.6%) and Sri Lankan (1.3%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Stuart Park compared to regional averages of 3.8% and 0.3%, respectively. Greek ethnicity is also slightly overrepresented at 2.7%.

Stuart Park hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Stuart Park has a median age of 34 years, which is identical to Greater Darwin's average but lower than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Darwin, Stuart Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (26.0%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 11.8% to 12.9%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 8.8% to 7.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Stuart Park's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to grow steadily, increasing by 220 people (42%) from 524 to 745. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age cohort is projected to grow modestly by 5%, adding 18 people.