Wagaman

Wagaman has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Wagaman's population is around 2,055 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 32 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,023 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,055 from the ABS as of June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,446 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 72.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, growth rates by age cohort are applied post-2032, based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. By 2041, Wagaman's population is expected to increase by 190 persons, reflecting a gain of 9.2% over the 17 years based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

Residential dwelling approval activity has been practically non-existent in Wagaman

Wagaman has seen one residential development approval in the past five years. This indicates a mature, established suburb where available land for new construction is limited. For buyers, this scarcity of new housing stock typically supports property values and means competition may primarily be among existing homes.

Compared to Greater Darwin, Wagaman records markedly lower building activity. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified two projects likely affecting this region: Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, Casuarina Square Redevelopment, Northern Suburbs Youth Hub. The following details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Wagaman maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Wagaman's workforce is well-educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.7% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the past year. As of that date, 1,138 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.6% higher than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%.

Workforce participation in Wagaman was lower at 70.3%, compared to Greater Darwin's 76.0%. According to Census responses, only 3.6% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance (1.3 times the regional average), public administration & safety (13.2%), and accommodation & food services. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6% and labour force grew by 1.5%, resulting in a decrease of 0.1 percentage points in the unemployment rate.

In contrast, Greater Darwin saw employment rise by 1.9%, labour force grow by 1.9%, and unemployment increase marginally during the same period. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wagaman's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

In AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Wagaman SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $52,660 and an average income of $61,909. These figures are below the national averages of $66,956 and $77,199 for Greater Darwin respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% from June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $57,105 and average income is around $67,134 as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Wagaman cluster around the 66th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 37.1% of residents (762 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band, similar to surrounding regions at 36.7%. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income, with residents ranking in the 74th percentile for disposable income. Wagaman's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Wagaman is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Wagaman, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 80.6% houses and 19.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Darwin metro's figures of 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wagaman was at 22.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.0% and rented ones at 41.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,820, lower than Darwin metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure for Wagaman was recorded as $340, compared to Darwin metro's $385. Nationally, Wagaman's mortgage repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are less than the national figure of $375.

Wagaman features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.5 percent of all households, including 37.8 percent couples with children, 22.1 percent couples without children, and 14.7 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.5 percent, with lone person households at 16.5 percent and group households comprising 7.4 percent of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Wagaman fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Wagaman Trail has educational qualifications that trail regional benchmarks, with 30.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding university degrees compared to the SA3 area's 36.1%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 29.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 21.4%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 8.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Wagaman has seven operational public transport stops, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops collectively facilitate 1,330 weekly passenger trips via 24 individual routes. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 166 meters to the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, Wagaman sees most residents commuting outward. Cars are the primary mode of transport (85%), followed by buses (5%) and walking (5%). On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 3.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 190 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 190 weekly trips per stop.

Wagaman's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Wagaman. AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence shows both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 50% of Wagaman's total population (~1,023 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Darwin's 57.8% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (4.9%) and diabetes (4.8%), with 79.8% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to Greater Darwin's 77.1%. Working-age residents exhibit low chronic condition prevalence. Wagaman has 13.6% of residents aged 65 and over (279 people), higher than Greater Darwin's 10.8%. Health outcomes among seniors rank particularly high, even surpassing national averages for the general population.

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

Wagaman has a high level of cultural diversity, with 46.4% of its population born overseas and 48.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Wagaman is Christianity, comprising 47.1% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 8.4% of Wagaman's population compared to 4.2% across Greater Darwin.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (19.9%), Australian (15.4%), and English (14.5%). These figures differ from regional averages: Other is higher at 19.9% vs 13.1%, while Australian and English are lower at 15.4% vs 22.6% and 14.5% vs 21.7% respectively. There are also notable differences in the representation of Greek (8.5% vs 2.3%), Filipino (7.2% vs 3.8%), and Spanish (0.8% vs 0.4%) ethnic groups.

Wagaman's population is younger than the national pattern

Wagaman's median age is 35 years, comparable to Greater Darwin's average of 34 years and marginally lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Darwin, Wagaman has a higher concentration of residents aged 55-64 (11.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (16.1%). According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has grown from 3.2% to 4.4%, while the 55-64 cohort increased from 10.4% to 11.4%. Conversely, the 0-4 age group has declined from 7.3% to 5.0%. Demographic modeling suggests Wagaman's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 23%, adding 63 residents to reach 340. However, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts.