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Anula has an estimated 2,583 residents, up from 2,385 at the 2021 Census — a change of 198 people, or 8.3%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 53.0% of that increase. That puts 1,957 residents on each square kilometre. 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS population adjustments alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Anula has an estimated 2,583 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2,385 count recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 198 people (8.3%). This updated figure of 2,583 was determined by AreaSearch through the ABS ERP release from June 2025 combined with ongoing address verification following the Census. The suburb's density stands at 1,956 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark of locations nationwide assessed by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 8.3% expansion recorded by the suburb of Anula sits within 1.2 percentage points of the 9.5% national figure, highlighting healthy momentum.
International arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 53.0% of the overall population rise over recent timeframes. Projections compiled by Geoscience Australia and the ABS across SA2 divisions (issued in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures) have been integrated by AreaSearch. For remaining locations or post-2032 modeling, age-specific growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (built on 2022 figures) are utilized. Looking ahead, the suburb of Anula is anticipated to outpace median expansion among comparable areas evaluated by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 344 persons by 2041, which translates to an overall rise of 13.3% across the 16 years.
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Dwelling approval figures sourced from ABS statistical areas and evaluated by AreaSearch highlight an almost complete absence of new residential permits in Anula, with approximately 4 homes approved over the past 5 financial years. Throughout FY-25 to date, no approvals have been recorded. With an influx of 29 new residents annually per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), construction lags heavily behind buyer demand, creating upward pressure on pricing and intensifying market competition. Meanwhile, commercial construction activity remains modest, with $32,000 worth of commercial approvals lodged during the current financial year.
On a per capita basis, construction in Anula trails Greater Darwin significantly, sitting 89.0% below the regional average. This constrained pipeline of residential construction tends to bolster values and demand across established stock. A similar deficit is evident against nationwide averages, pointing to the suburb's established character and potential zoning boundaries. Furthermore, recent development has centered exclusively on separate houses, reinforcing the low-density neighborhood character favored by buyers seeking space. Anula's status as a fully developed locality is further underscored by a ratio of roughly 5106 people per approval.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Anula
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects close to Anula, worth an estimated $130 million. 1 are already under construction and 1 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans environmental & disaster management, communities and education & training. 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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Planning initiatives, local civil works, and major development proposals have a defining effect on local market conditions. Within the immediate area, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a direct impact. Key projects include Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, Berrimah North Area Plan, Casuarina Square Redevelopment, and Northern Suburbs Youth Hub, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade
Construction of a new three-storey mental health inpatient facility providing acute inpatient beds and a Stabilisation Assessment and Referral Area (SARA). The facility connects to the Emergency Department via an elevated enclosed walkway, with internal fitouts currently progressing toward completion. The project also encompasses upgrades to the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) to meet modern reprocessing standards and clinical safety requirements.
Northern Suburbs Youth Hub
A purpose-built facility for young people aged 10 to 17 at Leanyer Recreation Park in Darwin's northern suburbs, providing a safe, structured space for after-hours and school holiday programs, mentoring, skill development, and support services. The site was confirmed in early 2026 following community consultation, replacing an earlier proposed location at the former Casuarina Fire Station. The hub will cater for up to 60 young people at a time, with capacity for up to 100 during special events, and will include a flexible air-conditioned activity space, a learning kitchen, breakout and meeting rooms, outdoor activity areas, and a safe drop-off zone.The design and construct tender was awarded in July 2026 to Aspire Design and Construct Pty Ltd. The project is jointly funded by the Northern Territory and Federal Governments.
Leanyer Primary School
The Northern Territory Government is constructing a new classroom building at Leanyer Primary School.
Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre
A new $26.8 million aquatic and leisure centre in Casuarina, featuring an 8-lane 50m pool, a resort-style lagoon pool, a learn-to-swim pool, wet and dry play areas, a cafe, BBQ facilities, a gymnasium, and a basketball 3-on-3 court. The project was funded by the City of Darwin and the Australian Government.
Ludmilla Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Upgrade of the existing wastewater treatment plant and associated pumping stations and rising mains, aimed at increasing robustness, optimizing treatment, improving environmental outcomes, and catering for future population growth until 2030. It was the largest sewer project ever undertaken by NT Power and Water Corporation.
Edgeview Court Water Main Replacement
Construction of approximately 430 metres of replacement DN150 DICL water main in Edgeview Court, Leanyer, including decommissioning and removal of the existing asbestos water main. The works, tendered as T24-1256 by Power and Water Corporation, involved survey and realignment to minimise clashes with services and trees, traffic management, temporary servicing to existing customers, and testing and commissioning of the new main to ensure a reliable water supply to residents.
1,325 residents of Anula are employed, from a labour force of 1,383. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 69.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,979, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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Anula possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and relative employment stability over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,325 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.7% above Greater Darwin's rate of 3.5%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (69.5% compared to Greater Darwin's 72.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 3.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Locals are primarily employed across health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as education & training.
The community exhibits a notable concentration in education & training, exceeding regional benchmarks by 1.3 times. Conversely, construction accounts for a smaller share of employment, employing 8.1% of local workers compared to 9.2% across Greater Darwin. Comparisons between resident workers and local employment figures illustrate that this predominantly residential district supplies limited workplace destinations internally. ABS and SALM figures aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that over the 12-month period, local job openings contracted by 0.3% while the workforce grew by 0.7%, lifting unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Darwin recorded a 0.4% increase in jobs and a 0.8% rise in the labor pool, accompanied by a 0.3 percentage point increase. Nationwide forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding forthcoming workforce trends. Aligning these broader five-year (6.6%) and ten-year (13.7%) projections against the local industry base suggests employment in Anula could expand by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though industry performance will vary and these figures represent an unadjusted baseline without local population weighting.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Anula is $2,269 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,034 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,886 a year against an average of $73,451. 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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Data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that local earnings surpass national standards, with median and mean figures reaching $65,886 and $73,451, respectively. Across Greater Darwin, these metrics stand at $66,956 for median earnings and $77,199 on average. Factoring in Wage Price Index appreciation of 9.41% since financial year 2023 brings estimated values to approximately $72,086 for the median and $80,363 for the mean as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, Anula recorded robust outcomes for family, personal, and household earnings, placing between the 81st and 81st percentiles across the country.
The largest income bracket accounts for 35.5% of residents (916 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan proportion of 36.7%. Furthermore, 34.7% of households take home over $3,000 weekly, driving local purchasing power. Mortgage and rent obligations take up 14.4% of earnings, positioning the population in the 82nd percentile for disposable funds, while the SEIFA index puts the suburb in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Anula had 760 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 17.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock is heavily weighted toward standalone residences, with separate houses making up 97.4% and alternate formats (including apartments and semi-detached units) comprising 2.6%, compared with 63.5% standalone and 36.5% other formats throughout Darwin metro. Full ownership was recorded at 25.6%, substantially higher than the wider Darwin metro rate, with mortgaged properties representing 47.2% and rental dwellings accounting for 27.2%. Typical monthly home loan payments were $2,000, under Darwin metro's $2,100, while median weekly rent came in at $400 versus $385 regionally.
Across Australia, typical payments stand lower at $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Anula counted 760 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 823 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families form the core of the community, representing 80.4% of households, consisting of couples raising children (37.7%), couples without children (24.2%), and sole-parent homes (16.6%). The balance of 19.6% consists of non-family living arrangements, where 16.3% live alone and 3.9% reside in group dwellings. Typical household occupancy sits at 2.9 people, surpassing the Greater Darwin figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.1% of adults in Anula hold a university qualification, including 16.0% with a bachelor degree and 6.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 390 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,013 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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Tertiary attainment presents an area for development, as university-educated locals make up 25.1%, lagging the wider SA3 metric of 36.1%. Bachelor degrees represent the largest proportion at 16.0%, followed by 6.0% with postgraduate awards and 3.1% holding graduate diplomas. Technical and practical qualifications are widespread, with 36.6% of residents 15 and over possessing vocational training, consisting of certificates (25.8%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). A significant 34.5% of the local population participates in an educational program. Broken down by sector, primary school students make up 12.8%, secondary school enrollments account for 10.5%, and 5.0% are engaged in higher or vocational studies.
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Public transport in Anula reaches 12 stops on 44 routes, timetabled for about 2,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit analysis identifies 12 operational bus stops across Anula, connecting passengers to 44 distinct routes that provide 2,517 weekly services. Public transit connectivity is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to a stop averaging 177 meters. Given the residential makeup of the area, most workers travel out of the suburb, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of commuter trips. Households hold an average of 1.6 vehicles. Only 3.3% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census, a figure subject to COVID-19 settings. Transit schedules maintain an average of 359 daily journeys across all lines, delivering roughly 209 weekly departures per transit stop.
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74.1% of residents in Anula report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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 and mortality figures reviewed by AreaSearch reveal positive wellness levels among locals that closely match broader Australian trends, with consistent diagnosis rates across both older and younger residents. Private insurance coverage is widespread, held by roughly 56% of residents (~1,441 people), comparable to the 57.8% proportion found across Greater Darwin. The prevalent ongoing conditions identified locally are arthritis (6.4%) and asthma (6.2%), whereas 74.1% of the community reported no chronic health issues, compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin. Residents under 65 exhibit favorable overall health, while those aged 65 and older represent 14.4% (371 people), exceeding the 10.7% regional proportion and demonstrating health metrics that outperform national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.2% of Anula residents were born overseas and 23.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (22.2%) and English (22.1%). 9.1% 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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Cultural background indicators show above-average diversity in Anula, where 27.2% of residents were born abroad and 23.5% communicate in a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.0% of the population. Notably, Buddhism exhibits elevated local participation at 4.7%, higher than Greater Darwin's 3.3%. Ancestry details based on parents' birthplaces show Australian (22.2%), English (22.1%), and Other (13.3%) as the top backgrounds in Anula. Certain cultural groups show higher concentration relative to Greater Darwin, including Australian Aboriginal residents at 9.1% (versus 7.0%), Filipino residents at 4.4% (versus 3.8%), and French heritage at 0.6% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Anula is 37. 25.1% 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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Demographics in Anula are defined by a substantial child and youth contingent alongside mature adult parents. Residents aged 0 - 24 represent 36.8% of the community as at August 2026, above Greater Darwin's 32.1%, while adults aged 25 - 44 account for 23.2% versus 34.9% across the broader capital. AreaSearch records a median age of 37 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census and exceeding Greater Darwin's figure of 34 from the same Census by 3 years. The most noticeable shift post-Census is the contraction of the 25 - 44 cohort from 26.6% to an estimated 23.2%.
By 2041, seniors and retirees (65+) are projected to drive growth, expanding by 144 residents (39%) to a total of 516.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Anula
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,385 at the 2021 Census → 2,583 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 Aug 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 (SAL70014). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.