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Thamarrurr has an estimated 2,459 residents, up from 2,118 at the 2021 Census — a change of 341 people, or 16.1%. Natural increase accounts for 100.0% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Thamarrurr stands at approximately 2,459 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 341 individuals (16.1%) from the 2,118 residents counted during the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated utilizing the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 2,459 alongside address validation tracking post-Census. With these numbers, the region has a density ratio of 0.70 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with substantial space per inhabitant. The 16.1% rate of expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the national figure of 9.3% and state trends, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader.
This demographic expansion was almost exclusively powered by natural growth, which served as the lone contributor to population increases in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for local SA2 regions. For areas omitted from this dataset, and to project trends beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth rates from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Future demographic patterns suggest a population rise slightly under the median for non-metropolitan areas of Australia, with the local population projected to grow by 248 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total expansion of 10.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential construction in Thamarrurr is extremely quiet, averaging 1 dwelling approvals annually, with minimal approvals recorded over the last five years. Such restricted development volumes are typical for rural areas where housing requirements are modest and building activity is restricted by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It should be noted that because of the small sample size, single construction projects can disproportionately alter annual growth statistics and comparisons. Thamarrurr exhibits dwelling construction volumes that are substantially lower than the Rest of NT. This residential growth trend is also far below national figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 36 current infrastructure and development projects close to Thamarrurr, worth an estimated $7.55 billion. 8 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, arts & culture and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Regional outcomes are strongly connected to local infrastructure developments, major works, and planning decisions. AreaSearch has identified 0 projects expected to influence this locality. Prominent projects in the wider region include the East Kimberley Clean Energy Project, the Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink), the Northern Territory Freight Rail And Logistics Capacity Improvements, and the Network Optimisation Program - Rail, with details on the most relevant works listed below.
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Project Sea Dragon
Project Sea Dragon is a large-scale, integrated, land-based black tiger prawn aquaculture project. Following a period of voluntary administration and liquidation of its previous subsidiary, Seafarms Group Limited successfully re-acquired the project assets in December 2025 through its new subsidiary, Sea Dragon Shrimp Pty Ltd. The project involves a staged development including a founder stock centre in Exmouth, a breeding facility at Bynoe Harbour, and massive grow-out ponds at Legune Station. The developer is currently seeking project financing and a Final Investment Decision (FID) within the 2025-2026 financial year.
Desert Springs Octopus Renewable Energy Program
Desert Springs Octopus is a majority Indigenous-owned company pursuing a $1 billion near-term pipeline of grid-connected solar and battery projects (100-150MW solar/30-50MWh storage near Darwin, 60-80MW solar/5-10MWh storage for mining, 10-15MW solar/2-3MWh storage for Defence) along the Darwin-Katherine Electricity System. The partnership includes Octopus Australia with Larrakia Nation and Jawoyn Association to deliver utility-scale renewable energy and community benefit sharing.
Darwin Energy Hub
Northern Territory Government project to construct and operate a renewable energy generation precinct in the Weddell region, with 3 to 6 solar farms in 30 to 35 MW lots, battery energy storage systems, a substation and about 15 km of overhead transmission lines connecting to the Channel Island-Hudson Creek line near Weddell Power Station. The project will supply about 180 to 210 MW of solar generation and storage directly into the Darwin-Katherine electricity system. The NT EPA assessment was completed in 2025 and the Minister granted environmental approval with conditions.
Adelaide River Off-Stream Water Storage (AROWS)
AROWS is a proposed off-stream water storage scheme that will secure Darwin's long-term water supply by capturing wet-season flow from the Adelaide River into a naturally occurring basin north of Lake Bennett, without damming the river itself. Stored water will be pumped via a new pipeline alongside the Stuart Highway to an expanded Strauss Water Treatment Plant, adding around 60 gigalitres of water per year to the Darwin region. The project forms Stage 2 of the Darwin Region Water Supply Infrastructure Program, delivered jointly by the NT Department of Logistics and Infrastructure and Power and Water Corporation.Stage 1, covering planning, approvals and the Manton Dam return to service, is funded by the Australian Government ($300.6 million) and NT Government ($27 million). A tier 3 environmental impact assessment referral was lodged with the NT EPA in 2025, and construction is not expected to begin before 2028.
Larrakeyah Defence Precinct Redevelopment
The Larrakeyah Defence Precinct Redevelopment Program upgraded Larrakeyah Barracks and HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin at a cost of around 600 million AUD. The program comprised two components: the Larrakeyah Barracks Redevelopment, which renewed power, water, stormwater, sewerage and ICT services and delivered a new Base Entry Precinct and NORFORCE facilities, and the Facilities to Support Naval Operations in the North, which delivered the new 250m Kuru Wharf, a hardstand with support buildings, and a ready-use fuel storage facility with 3.5ML capacity.Kuru Wharf was officially opened in July 2024, providing berthing for major surface combatants and submarines, and the broader program has now been completed.
Northern Territory Art Gallery
The Northern Territory Art Gallery, formally the State Square Building, is a 145 million dollar cultural facility under construction in Darwin's State Square precinct in the CBD, adjacent to Parliament House and the Supreme Court, as part of the Darwin City Deal jointly funded by the Northern Territory and Australian Governments. Designed by Ashford Architects with Clare Design and Hully Liveris, and built by local contractor Sitzler Pty Ltd, the three storey building with a basement level features a ground level foyer, two large gallery display spaces, offices, a courtyard, and space for a retail shop and cafe, with a first floor verandah facing Smith Street.Construction is anticipated to be completed in Q3 2026. Following a cost blowout of more than 100 million dollars above original estimates, the Northern Territory Government has opened the building's future use and operation to a public Expression of Interest process, so its final function as an art gallery is not yet confirmed.
Mitchell Centre Refurbishment
Refurbishment works at the Mitchell Centre in Darwin CBD, focused on kitchen upgrades on level 5 and levels 10 to 14 of the 14-storey mixed-use retail and office centre. The centre continues to operate as a CBD shopping centre with Coles, food, retail, medical and service tenancies, supported by ongoing centre management and leasing activity.
Darwin Galleria (Former Coles Site Redevelopment)
A major revitalisation of the former Coles site into a premium mixed-use precinct in the Darwin CBD. The project includes a multi-level retail podium with a flagship supermarket, specialty retail tenancies, and alfresco dining spaces. The redevelopment aims to integrate seamlessly with the Smith Street Mall improvements while providing modern office space and potential hospitality facilities in the upper levels to drive city center foot traffic.
473 residents of Thamarrurr are employed, from a labour force of 657. Unemployment sits at 28.0%, with participation at 34.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce displays a mix of white and blue collar jobs, with a strong representation of essential services, an unemployment rate of 28.0%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 1.3%. As of March 2026, there are 473 employed residents, while the unemployment rate is 22.1% higher than the 5.9% recorded in Regional NT, highlighting areas for development, and the participation rate is significantly lower at 34.3% compared to Regional NT's 69.9%. Census records indicate that a minimal 1.3% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions must be kept in mind.
The resident workforce is largely employed in education & training, public administration & safety, and other services. The region exhibits a distinct specialization in education & training, which has an employment share 2.5 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food plays a small role at 1.7% employment versus 6.9% regionally. The disparity between the Census working population and resident population counts suggests a lack of local job options. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels grow by 1.3% while the labour force expanded by 2.7%, resulting in a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NT experienced employment growth of 2.8% and labour force expansion of 2.7%, with a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide context on potential future demands in Thamarrurr. These forecasts, spanning five and ten years, have been aligned with local employment demographics to project growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, although growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce structure indicates that local employment would expand by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, assuming a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Thamarrurr is $787 a week (about $41,000 a year), with median personal income at $190 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $32,570 a year against an average of $43,511. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that personal income in the Thamarrurr SA2 is below national averages, with a median of $32,570 and an average of $43,511. This is lower than the figures for Regional NT, which show a median income of $53,572 and an average of $63,776. Adjusting for a 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $35,635 for the median and $47,605 for the average. Detailed Census income data is unavailable for analysis.
Looking at income brackets, the $0 - 399 weekly bracket accounts for 28.7% of the local population (705 individuals), contrasting with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 33.6%. With 50.7% of the population earning under $800 weekly, Thamarrurr faces notable financial constraints that impact local retail spending. Although housing costs consume a small share, leaving 94.0% of income retained, the overall disposable income is positioned at the 3rd percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Thamarrurr had 371 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 2% apartments. 0% are owned with a mortgage, 95% rented and 6% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $50 a week. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Thamarrurr at the time of the last Census consisted of 75.7% separate houses and 24.2% alternative housing options like semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings, which is similar to the 75.6% separate houses and 24.5% other dwellings in Regional NT. Home ownership in Thamarrurr is lower than in Regional NT at 5.5%, with all remaining homes either mortgaged (0.0%) or rented (94.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $0, below the Regional NT average, while the median weekly rent was $50, compared to Regional NT figures of $1,733 and $150.
Across the country, Thamarrurr's mortgage repayments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are far below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Thamarrurr counted 371 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 431 today, averaging 4.8 people each. 50% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 14% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units are the primary household type at 87.1%, consisting of couples with children at 50.4%, couples without children at 13.8%, and single parent households at 18.4%. The remaining 12.9% are non-family households, with single person dwellings making up 11.4% and group living situations accounting for 3.0%. The median household size of 4.8 residents is larger than the Regional NT median of 3.1.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
8.9% of adults in Thamarrurr hold a university qualification, including 5.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 98% of areas nationally. A further 11.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 456 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 656 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region experiences educational attainment challenges, with university completion rates at 8.9%, which is significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear need and opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 5.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Vocational training accounts for 15.8% of qualifications for residents aged 15+ years, consisting of advanced diplomas at 4.0% and certificates at 11.8%. Enrolment rates are remarkably high, with 32.6% of the population actively enrolled in formal study.
This student population includes 19.0% attending primary school, 8.7% in secondary school, and 1.3% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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86.9% of residents in Thamarrurr report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 14.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes in Thamarrurr are comparable to national averages, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and chronic illness rates, showing standard distributions of common conditions across young and old age brackets. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 47% of the population (~1,150 people), which is lower than the 51.6% in Regional NT and the national rate of 55.7%. Heart disease and asthma represent the most frequent medical conditions in the region, affecting 4.5 and 3.4% of the population, respectively, while 86.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 78.4% in Regional NT.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 4.3% of the local population (105 people), which is lower than the 8.5% share in Regional NT. Senior health indicators are positive, with national benchmarks exceeding those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Thamarrurr is largely Australian-born, at 97.6% of residents, with 88.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian Aboriginal (84.9%) and Australian (3.6%). 84.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Thamarrurr shows elevated levels of cultural diversity, with 2.4% of residents born outside Australia and 88.5% of the population speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 52.2% of the local community. The most notable statistical variation is in the Other category, which accounts for 12.7% of the population, exceeding the Regional NT average of 5.2%. Regarding parent birthplaces, the largest heritage groups in Thamarrurr are Australian Aboriginal at 84.9% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 43.6%, Australian at 3.6%, which is lower than the regional average of 14.9%, and English at 3.6%, which is lower than the regional average of 14.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Thamarrurr is 27, younger than 100% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 38.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Thamarrurr is 27 years, which is lower than the Regional NT median of 31 years and the national median of 38 years. The demographic profile features a high share of 15 - 24 year-olds (21.1%), while the 65 - 74 age bracket is smaller (3.5%) than in Regional NT. The proportion of 15 - 24 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 12.7%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 14.8% to 16.8% of the population, and the 55 to 64 group has grown from 6.1% to 7.8%.
In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 19.7% to 15.8%, and the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 19.1% to 17.5%. By 2041, the age distribution is projected to change, with the 45 to 54 cohort increasing by 51% (130 people) to reach 386 individuals from 255. Conversely, population declines are expected within the 85+ and 15 to 24 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Thamarrurr
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,118 at the 2021 Census → 2,459 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (702031059). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.