Durack (NT)

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

Durack's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 4,041 people. This reflects an increase of 311 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,730 people in the suburb of Durack (NT). The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 4,038 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional validated new address since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,374 persons per square kilometer, which is above average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Durack has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch applies growth rates by age cohort to each area, as provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation. The suburb of Durack is expected to increase by 685 persons to reach a total population of 4,726 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 16.5% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Durack according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Durack has seen approximately 7 new homes approved annually. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 38 homes were approved, with an additional 7 approved so far in FY-26. Each year, on average, about 2 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years.

This balance between supply and demand supports stable market conditions. The average cost of new dwellings is $369,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, there have been $41,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential construction. When comparing Durack's building activity with Greater Darwin, it records significantly lower levels (53.0% below the regional average per person). This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. However, recent construction activity has intensified, which is still under the national average, reflecting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity in Durack consists of 33.0% standalone homes and 67.0% attached dwellings, indicating a focus on higher-density living that creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

This represents a significant shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 95.0% houses. This change reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles, with a growing need for diverse and affordable housing options. With approximately 423 people per dwelling approval, Durack shows a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by around 668 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth in the future.

Durack has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 9thth percentile nationally

No changes can influence an area's performance more than alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. Key projects include Darwin Light Rail Stage 1, Hudson Creek Power Station, Marine Industry Park, and Darwin Corporate Park, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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

Durack has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 1.4% as of June 2025. This rate is lower than Greater Darwin's 3.0%.

The estimated employment growth over the past year was 2.7%. The workforce participation rate in Durack is 79.1%, higher than Greater Darwin's 69.7%. Leading industries for residents include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction.

However, healthcare & social assistance is under-represented at 11.2% compared to Greater Darwin's 14.2%. Employment opportunities may be limited locally as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 2.7% while labour force increased by 2.8%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Darwin experienced employment growth of 2.9%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Durack's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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

Durack has a median taxpayer income of $63,030 and an average income of $69,591 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. This is higher than the national average. In comparison, Greater Darwin had a median income of $65,522 and an average income of $75,260 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.01% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Durack would be approximately $70,600 (median) and $77,949 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Durack all rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 94th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 44.2% of Durack's community (1,786 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, which is similar to regional levels where 36.7% fall into this bracket. The area demonstrates significant affluence with 36.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 17.9% of income in Durack, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Durack's latest Census data showed 95.4% houses and 4.6% other dwellings, compared to Darwin metro's 75.9% houses and 24.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Durack was 11.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.5% and rented ones at 46.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Darwin metro's $2,037. Median weekly rent in Durack was $500, above Darwin metro's $400. Nationally, Durack's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Durack features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 80.8% of all households, including 40.6% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.2%, with lone person households at 15.3% and group households comprising 4.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which aligns with the Greater Darwin average.

The educational profile of Durack exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 26.7% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 area average of 21.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (28.5%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.2% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education. Durack Primary School serves the local community within Durack, enrolling 432 students as of a specific date. The area's ICSEA score is 1002, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. There is one primary school in the area, focusing exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 10.7, lower than the regional average of 14.7, suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Durack has 14 active public transport stops. These are served by a mix of bus routes totalling 26. The weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 1,360.

Residents' access to transport is rated good, with an average distance of 220 meters to the nearest stop. Daily service frequency across all routes averages 194 trips, equating to around 97 weekly trips per individual stop.

Durack's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results throughout Durack with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% of the total population (around 2,194 people), compared to 56.4% in Greater Darwin.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.8 and 6.4% of residents respectively. About 78.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.6% in Greater Darwin. Durack has 8.8% of residents aged 65 and over (355 people), which is higher than the 7.5% in Greater Darwin. While health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population, they remain strong overall.

Durack was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Durack's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 27.0% born overseas and 19.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Durack, accounting for 44.1%. Hinduism showed an overrepresentation, comprising 3.0% compared to 2.6% across Greater Darwin.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (25.6%), English (22.8%), and Other (10.1%). Notably, Filipino (4.6%) was slightly overrepresented compared to the regional average of 4.8%, Maori at 1.0% versus 0.7%, and Sri Lankan at 0.5% versus 0.2%.

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

Durack's median age was 31 in a census year, which is lower than Greater Darwin's figure of 34 and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile showed that children aged 0-4 years were particularly prominent at 9.1%, while the 45-54 age group was relatively smaller at 10.3% compared to Greater Darwin. Post-census data from 2021 indicated that the 55-64 age group had grown from 8.5% to 9.9% of the population, and the 65-74 cohort had increased from 4.6% to 6.0%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group had declined from 12.1% to 10.3%, and the 25-34 age group had dropped from 19.7% to 18.6%. By the year 2041, Durack's age composition is expected to see significant shifts. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, with an increase of 154 people (64%) from 242 to 397. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts.