Bellamack

Population growth drivers in Bellamack are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Bellamack's population is estimated at around 2,594 people. This reflects a growth of 171 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,423 people. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ABS' latest ERP data release from June 2024. This results in a density ratio of approximately 2,010 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Bellamack has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, outperforming its SA4 region. Natural growth contributed around 57.99999999999999% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, AreaSearch applies growth rates by age cohort from the ABS' latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population projections indicate an above median growth for national statistical areas. The suburb is expected to increase by 454 persons to reach 2041, reflecting a total increase of 17.0% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Bellamack is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Bellamack has seen approximately two new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around eleven homes have been approved in the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with three more approved so far in FY26. The population decline in recent years suggests adequate development activity relative to other areas, benefiting buyers.

New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $443,000. This year, there have been $19,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Darwin, Bellamack has significantly lower building activity, 79% below the regional average per person. This limited new construction typically supports demand and pricing for existing dwellings. However, recent construction activity has increased.

Bellamack's development is primarily composed of detached dwellings, maintaining its traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. Developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 736 people per approval, Bellamack shows signs of being a mature, established area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Bellamack is expected to grow by approximately 440 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Bellamack has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

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

Bellamack has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 1.2% as of June 2025. This rate is 1.8% lower than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.0%.

The area experienced employment growth of 3.1% in the year leading up to June 2025, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of this date, 1,520 residents are employed, with workforce participation similar to Greater Darwin's at 69.7%. Key employment industries include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Public administration & safety is particularly strong, employing 1.5 times the regional level share of workers.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 11.6% of local workers, below Greater Darwin's 14.2%. Employment opportunities may be limited locally, as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, while labour force increased by 2.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bellamack's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Bellamack's median income among taxpayers was $71,216 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $76,650 during the same period. These figures are higher than those for Greater Darwin, which were $65,522 and $75,260 respectively. By September 2025, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.01%, median income is estimated to be approximately $79,769 and average income at $85,856. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Bellamack rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 89th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 39.6% of locals (1,027 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 36.7%. A substantial proportion of high earners, at 34.6%, indicates strong economic capacity in the district. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 81st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Bellamack is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

As per the latest Census evaluation in Bellamack, 72.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 28.0% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is comparable to Darwin metro's dwelling structure, which was 75.9% houses and 24.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bellamack stood at 4.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.0% and rented ones at 60.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellamack was $2,400, exceeding Darwin metro's average of $2,037. Weekly rent median in Bellamack was $360, compared to Darwin metro's $400. Nationally, Bellamack's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 77.7% of all households, including 40.6% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.3%, with lone person households at 17.6% and group households making up 5.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Darwin average of 2.8.

Bellamack shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Bellamack trail's educational qualifications lag behind the SA4 regional benchmarks, with 21.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 31.3%. This indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 44.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (32.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 41.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 14.5% in primary, 11.0% in secondary, and 7.5% in tertiary education. Forrest Parade School serves Bellamack, enrolling 105 students as of the latest data. The area's educational conditions are varied, with an ICSEA score of 936. This school focuses exclusively on primary education; secondary options are available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 4.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.7, leading many families to seek schooling in nearby areas.

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

The analysis of public transport in Bellamack indicates three active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of bus services, with a total of 14 individual routes providing 476 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically residing 242 meters from the nearest stop on average.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 68 trips per day, which translates to approximately 158 weekly trips per stop.

Bellamack's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Bellamack's health outcomes data shows excellent results, with younger age groups having particularly low prevalence rates for common health conditions.

Approximately 57% (~1,479 individuals) of Bellamack's total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.5% and 6.4% of residents respectively. Notably, 78.2% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 76.6% across Greater Darwin. Bellamack has 6.8% (176 people) of its population aged 65 years and over. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they require more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Bellamack was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bellamack's population was found to have above-average cultural diversity, with 22.2% born overseas and 19.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Bellamack, making up 39.5%. The most notable overrepresentation was seen in the 'Other' category, comprising 1.5% of Bellamack's population compared to 1.1% across Greater Darwin.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (25.8%), English (21.8%), and Other (12.4%). There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Filipino was overrepresented at 3.9%, Australian Aboriginal at 8.1%, and Maori at 0.9%.

Bellamack hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Bellamack's median age is 30, which is lower than Greater Darwin's average of 34 and Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Darwin, Bellamack has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (17.3%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.3%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of Bellamack's population aged 55 to 64 has increased from 5.4% to 6.3%, while the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 18.4% to 17.3%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate substantial changes in Bellamack's population structure. Notably, the 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 31%, adding 90 people and reaching a total of 384 from its current figure of 293. The 0-4 age group is projected to grow at a more modest rate of 4%, with an increase of just 7 residents.