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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of the suburb of Gunn is around 2,719. This figure reflects an increase of 155 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,564. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, resulting in a resident population estimate of 2,705. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,875 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, ending in 2021, Gunn has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.6%, outpacing the state's growth rate during this period. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 57.99999999999999% 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 any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas 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. Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Gunn is expected to expand by 318 persons to reach 2041, reflecting a gain of 12.7% 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

Development activity data is being compiled for this area.

Relative to Greater Darwin, Gunn records markedly lower building activity. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints.

Gunn has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting 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 likely to be relevant:.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

Employment conditions in Gunn rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Gunn's workforce is skilled with an unemployment rate of 1.4% as of June 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.3%.

The area has a lower unemployment rate than Greater Darwin's 3.0%, and its workforce participation rate is higher at 78.5%. Key industries for employment among residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Mining shows strong specialization with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance has lower representation at 11.2% compared to the regional average of 14.2%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 3.3%, labour force by 3.0%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Darwin saw employment and labour force growth of 2.9% each with a marginal decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gunn'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.

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

Gunn's median income among taxpayers was $69,196 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $75,289 during the same period. These figures compare to those for Greater Darwin, which were $65,522 and $75,260 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.01% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest approximately $77,506 (median) and $84,331 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Gunn all rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 91st percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 41.2% earning between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, with 1,120 residents falling into this category. This aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 36.7%. Notably, 37.3% of residents earn over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings in the locality. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 89th percentile nationally. The 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 housing structure, as per the latest Census, was 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 stood at 13.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.5% and rented ones at 41.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Darwin metro's average of $2,037. Median weekly rent in Gunn was $480, higher than Darwin metro's $400. Nationally, Gunn's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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, consisting of 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% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is 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%. The highest educational attainment is bachelor degrees at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are common, with 43.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (31.1%). Educational participation is high at 34.2%, comprising primary education (12.5%), secondary education (9.5%), and tertiary education (5.3%).

Schools may be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring residents to access them in neighboring areas.

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 offering bus services. These stops are served by a total of 13 routes, facilitating 713 weekly passenger journeys. The accessibility of these services is deemed good, with residents residing an average of 287 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, buses depart approximately every 101 minutes on average, leading to about 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 shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is high at approximately 57%, covering around 1,536 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.2%) and mental health issues (6.5%). Most residents (75.8%), compared to 76.6% in Greater Darwin, report no medical ailments. Only 5.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (144 people), lower than Greater Darwin's 7.5%. Senior health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

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

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

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (26.2%), English (24.2%), and Other (9.3%). Notably, Filipino, Australian Aboriginal, and Maori populations differ significantly from regional averages: Filipino is overrepresented at 3.5% in Gunn compared to 4.8%, Australian Aboriginal is underrepresented at 7.2% versus 9.1%, and Maori is slightly overrepresented at 0.8% against 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 significantly younger than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile indicates that individuals aged 5 to 14 are particularly prominent, making up 16.1% of the population, while those aged 25 to 34 comprise a smaller proportion at 15.7%, compared to Greater Darwin. Post-2021 Census data reveals that the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 16.8% to 18.1% of the population, while the 0 to 4 cohort has decreased from 8.4% to 7.4%. By 2041, Gunn's age composition is projected to shift notably, with the 45 to 54 age cohort expected to increase by 103 people (29%) from 361 to 465. Conversely, the 85+ cohort shows no growth, remaining at 0 people.