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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 ABS population updates for the wider region and new address datasets verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Anula has a population estimated at roughly 2,583 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 198 people (8.3%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,385 people. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 2,583, determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the most recent ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) and validation of addresses since the Census date. This size of population translates to a density ratio of 1,956 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical rate observed across national sites evaluated by AreaSearch.
The 8.3% expansion since the Census in the suburb of Anula is within 1.0 percentage points of the national rate (9.3%), showing competitive growth indicators. Population expansion for the locality was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 53.0% of total population increases during recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and to calculate growth across all areas for the years after 2032, AreaSearch utilizes growth rates by age cohort for each location, as detailed by the ABS in its most recent Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data). When reviewing future population developments for the suburb of Anula, an above median population expansion of national statistical zones is anticipated, with the locality projected to increase by 348 persons to 2041 based on combined SA2-level forecasts, showing an increase of 13.5% overall across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval statistics distributed from statistical area data, Anula has experienced almost no dwelling approvals in recent years, with an estimated 4 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and none so far in FY-26. With an average of 21.8 people per year relocating to the area for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply by a wide margin, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new homes are being constructed at an average cost of $596,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the luxury market segment with higher-end properties.
Additionally, $32,000 in commercial approvals have been logged this financial year, highlighting the residential character of the area. In comparison to Greater Darwin, Anula registers significantly lower building activity (83.0% below the regional average per capita). This undersupply of new residences generally bolsters demand and prices for existing properties, even though building activity has quickened in recent years. This rate is also lower than national levels, reflecting a mature market and suggesting potential development constraints. Furthermore, recent construction has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the suburban character of the area with an emphasis on stand-alone housing that appeals to buyers seeking space. With around 2553 people per dwelling approval, Anula represents a highly mature market.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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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Few things can shape an area's performance as much as adjustments to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Major developments 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 following list detailing those expected 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 18 acute inpatient beds and a 6-bed Stabilisation Assessment and Referral Area (SARA). The unit connects to the Emergency Department via an elevated enclosed walkway across Nightingale Road. Internal fitout is currently underway as of May 2026. 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 70.0%. 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 qualified workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, a jobless rate of 4.2%, and relatively stable employment over the prior year, according to AreaSearch collation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,325 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.7% higher than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.5%, and labor force participation is slightly below average (70.0% compared to Greater Darwin's 72.7%). Based on Census responses, a low 3.3% of residents were recorded as working from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors among residents include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area exhibits a specific employment concentration in education & training, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. On the other hand, construction has a minor presence with 8.1% employment compared to 9.2% regionally. The mostly residential locality seems to provide few employment opportunities locally, as shown by the comparison of Census working population versus resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, aggregated from broader statistical regions, during the year leading to March 2026, the labor force expanded by 0.7% while employment contracted by 0.3%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. This stands in contrast to Greater Darwin, where employment increased by 0.4%, the labor force expanded by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia from May-25 can provide additional context regarding future demand in Anula. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year timeframes, have been aligned with the local employment profile to project growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary greatly across industry sectors. Projecting these industry-specific forecasts onto Anula's employment composition suggests local employment should expand by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
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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The income level in the suburb of Anula is higher than the national average, according to the most recent ATO data collated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Anula's median income among taxpayers is $65,886 and the average income is $73,451, which compares to figures for Greater Darwin of $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, contemporary figures would be approximately $72,086 (median) and $80,363 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census statistics, household, family and personal incomes all place highly in Anula, between the 81st and 81st percentiles nationally.
The earnings profile shows the largest bracket comprises 35.5% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (916 residents), mirroring trends observed in the surrounding region where 36.7% fall into this bracket. Economic strength is demonstrated by 34.7% of households reaching high weekly earnings above $3,000, supporting strong consumer spending. Housing represents 14.4% of income while solid earnings place residents within the 82nd percentile for disposable income, and the area's SEIFA income ranking is 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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Residential structures in Anula, as measured at the most recent Census, consisted of 97.4% houses and 2.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to the Darwin metro profile of 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in Anula was significantly higher than that of Darwin metro, at 25.6%, with the remaining properties either mortgaged (47.2%) or rented (27.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Darwin metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $400, compared to Darwin metro's $2,100 and $385.
Nationally, mortgage payments in Anula are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.
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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Family households are the dominant group at 80.4% of all households, consisting of 37.7% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 16.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.6%, with lone person households at 16.3% and group households making up 3.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Darwin average 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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The locality presents educational difficulties, with university graduation rates (25.1%) notably lower than the SA3 area average of 36.1%. This presents both a difficulty and a chance for targeted educational campaigns. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (25.8%). Educational participation is remarkably high, with 34.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal studies. This includes 12.8% in primary school, 10.5% in high school, and 5.0% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Anula reaches 10 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 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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Public transport analysis reveals 10 active transport stops operating within Anula consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 43 individual routes, collectively providing 1,987 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 170 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling. A relatively low 3.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 283 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 198 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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 statistics show relatively positive outcomes for residents of Anula, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results generally aligned with national averages, showing a typical frequency of common health conditions across both younger and older age brackets, and the rate of private health insurance found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~1,441 people). This compares to 57.8% across Greater Darwin. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.4 and 6.2% of residents, respectively, while 74.1% reported themselves as entirely free of medical conditions compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin.
The under-65 population displays better than average health outcomes. The area has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (369 people), which is higher than the 11.0% in Greater Darwin. Health outcomes among seniors are especially strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.
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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Anula was found to have a higher level of cultural diversity than the vast majority of local markets, with 27.2% of its population born overseas and 23.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The primary religion in Anula was found to be Christianity, which accounts for 43.0% of people in Anula. However, the most visible overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which makes up 4.7% of the population, compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin. In terms of heritage (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Anula are Australian, making up 22.2% of the population, English, making up 22.1% of the population, and Other, making up 13.3% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable differences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 4.4% of Anula (vs 3.8% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 9.1% (vs 7.0%) and French at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Anula is 37. 24.0% 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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At 37 years, Anula's median age is slightly higher than the Greater Darwin average of 34 while virtually matching Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Darwin, Anula has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (16.5%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (10.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has expanded from 11.7% to 13.8% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 15.2% to 16.5%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort has decreased from 14.9% to 12.2% and the 25 to 34 group fell from 11.7% to 10.2%.
Population projections for 2041 point to significant demographic shifts for Anula. The 45 to 54 cohort displays the strongest projected growth at 20%, adding 71 residents to reach 425. In contrast, numbers in the 0 to 4 age bracket are projected to drop by 3.
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 Aug 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 |
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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 (2,385 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 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 (SAL70014). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.