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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Gunn's population is estimated at around 2,737 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 173 people (6.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,564 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,736 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,887 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Gunn has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.6%, outpacing the state. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is applying 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. As we examine future population trends, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the suburb expected to grow by 329 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 12.2% in total over the 17 years.

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 period from 2016 to present. This indicates a fully developed suburb with limited opportunities for new construction. The absence of new supply generally supports demand for established properties and contributes to price stability in Gunn compared to Greater Darwin, which has significantly more development activity.

This constrained new construction reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes in Gunn, reflecting its established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations when measured against the national average.

Gunn has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 14thth percentile nationally

No local infrastructure changes or major projects were 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.

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

Gunn's workforce is skilled with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.3% in the past year. Employment growth was estimated at 2.2%.

As of September 2025, 1,709 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, below Greater Darwin's 3.1%. Workforce participation was high at 83.8%. Only 3.4% worked from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries included public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction.

Mining had strong representation with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance was lower at 11.2%. Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2% and labour force by 1.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In Greater Darwin, employment rose by 1.9% with a marginal unemployment increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gunn's industry mix indicates local employment should grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Gunn's suburb has a high national income level according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $69,196 and the average income stands at $75,289. These figures compare to Greater Darwin's median of $66,956 and average of $77,199 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Gunn are approximately $75,036 (median) and $81,643 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Gunn rank between the 90th and 91st percentiles nationally. The largest income segment comprises 41.2% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,127 residents), similar to the broader area at 36.7%. Notably, 37.3% earn over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 89th percentile. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Gunn is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Gunn, as per the latest Census evaluation, 97.9% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 2.1% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This is in contrast to Darwin's metropolitan area where 63.5% of dwellings are houses and 36.5% are other types. Home ownership in Gunn stood at 13.2%, with mortgaged properties at 45.5% and rented ones at 41.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gunn was $1,950, lower than Darwin's metro average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure in Gunn was $480 compared to Darwin's metro average of $385. Nationally, Gunn's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $480 versus 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 18.7%, consisting of 14.8% lone person households and 4.2% group households. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

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 prevalent, with 43.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (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 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by thirteen different routes, offering a total of 713 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 287 meters to the nearest one. Most residents commute outwards from this primarily residential area, with cars being the dominant mode at 92%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.7, higher than the regional average. Only 3.4% of residents work from home (as per the 2021 Census).

On average, each route provides 101 trips daily, resulting in approximately 237 weekly trips per individual stop.

Gunn's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Gunn residents show positive health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's analysis.

Mortality rates and health conditions align broadly with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a standard level. Private health cover is high, with approximately 57% of the total population (~1,546 people). The most common medical conditions are asthma (8.2%) and mental health issues (6.5%). 75.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin. Under-65s demonstrate better than average health outcomes. The area has 5.5% of residents aged 65 and over (150 people), lower than Greater Darwin's 10.8%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings higher than 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 population was found to have above average cultural diversity, with 21.9% born overseas and 14.9% speaking a language other than English at home, as of 2016 Census data. Christianity was the main religion in Gunn, making up 41.3%. Buddhism showed overrepresentation, comprising 2.1%, compared to Greater Darwin's 3.3%.

Top ancestry groups were Australian (26.2%), English (24.2%), and Other (9.3%). Notable divergences included Filipino at 3.5% in Gunn vs regional 3.8%, Australian Aboriginal at 7.2% vs 7.0%, and Maori at 0.8% vs 0.6%.

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

The median age in Gunn 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 those aged 5-14 years are particularly prominent at 16.3%, while the 25-34 group stands at 15.2%. Post-2021 Census data reveals that the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 16.8% to 18.2% of the population, whereas the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 16.3% to 15.2%. By 2041, Gunn's age composition is projected to see notable shifts. The 45 to 54 age cohort is expected to increase solidly by 110 people (31%) from 358 to 469. Conversely, the 85+ cohort shows minimal growth of just 0% (0 people).