Gunn

Gunn is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of November 2025, Gunn's estimated population is around 2737, reflecting an increase of 173 people since the 2021 Census. This growth rate is approximately 6.7%. The latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 indicates a resident population of 2736 for Gunn, following address validation since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 1887 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, ending in 2025, Gunn has demonstrated resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 0.6%, outpacing state averages. Natural growth contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch adopts 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 post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch applies growth rates by age cohort as provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends indicate a median increase for national statistical areas. By 2041, Gunn is expected to grow by 327 persons, reflecting a gain of approximately 12.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Gunn has had no new homes approved over the past five-year period. This indicates a fully developed suburb with limited opportunities for new construction. The absence of new supply generally supports demand for established properties, potentially contributing to price stability.

Compared to Greater Darwin, Gunn has significantly less development activity, reflecting its established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations when measured against national averages.

Gunn has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

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

Gunn has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 1.3% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%.

The area's unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%, and workforce participation is higher at 78.5%. Key industries of employment among residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Mining has particularly strong representation with an employment share 2.1 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 11.2% compared to the regional average of 14.2%.

The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, labour force grew by 2.0%, causing unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Darwin saw employment rise by 1.9% with a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data from November 25 shows NT employment contracted by 1.13% (losing 4,100 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.4%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gunn's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

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

Gunn suburb has a high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Median income among taxpayers is $69,196 and average income stands at $75,289, compared to Greater Darwin's figures of $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $75,036 (median) and $81,643 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Gunn, between the 90th and 91st percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows largest segment comprises 41.2% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,127 residents), aligning with broader area where this cohort likewise represents 36.7%. Locality demonstrates considerable affluence with 37.3% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 89th percentile. Area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Gunn's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.9% houses and 2.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Darwin metro's 75.9% houses and 24.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gunn was at 13.2%, with the rest being mortgaged (45.5%) or rented (41.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, lower than Darwin metro's average of $2,037. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $480, higher than Darwin metro's $400. Nationally, Gunn's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 81.3% of all households, including 41.1% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 13.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 18.7%, with lone person households at 14.8% and group households making up 4.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Darwin average of 2.8.

Gunn demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 18.5%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 31.3%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 43.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 31.1%. Educational participation is high, with 34.2% currently enrolled in formal education: 12.5% in primary, 9.5% in secondary, and 5.3% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.5% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Gunn has three active public transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 13 different routes providing service. Each week, these routes facilitate 713 passenger trips in total.

The accessibility of public transport in Gunn is rated as good, with residents typically located about 287 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 101 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 237 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Gunn has excellent health outcomes, with a low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 57% (~1,546 people) of Gunn residents have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.2%) and mental health issues (6.5%), while 75.8% report having no medical ailments, compared to 76.6% in Greater Darwin. Only 5.4% (147 people) of Gunn residents are aged 65 and over, lower than the 7.5% in Greater Darwin. Despite this, seniors' health outcomes align with those of the general population.

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

Gunn's cultural diversity was above average, with 21.9% of its population born overseas and 14.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Gunn, comprising 41.3% of the population. Notably, Buddhism was overrepresented in Gunn compared to Greater Darwin, with 2.1% versus 2.3%.

In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 26.2%, English 24.2%, and Other groups 9.3% of Gunn's population. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Filipino were overrepresented at 3.5% (versus 4.8% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 7.2% (versus 9.1%), and Maori at 0.8% (versus 0.7%).

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

Gunn's median age is 31, which is lower than Greater Darwin's figure of 34 and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile indicates that children aged 5-14 make up a significant portion at 16.1%, while the 25-34 age group is relatively smaller at 15.7% compared to Greater Darwin. Post-Census data shows that the 35-44 age group has grown from 16.8% to 18.1%. Conversely, the 0-4 age cohort has decreased from 8.4% to 7.4%. By 2041, Gunn's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 45-54 age group is projected to increase significantly by 29%, growing from 364 to 468 people. In contrast, the 85+ age cohort shows minimal growth of 0%.