Jingili

An assessment of population growth drivers in Jingili reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the population of the suburb of Jingili is estimated to be around 1,906 people. This figure represents an increase of 65 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,841. The latest estimate by AreaSearch was derived from examination of the June 2024 ABS ERP data release and validation of one new address post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 1,443 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Recent population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 54% of overall gains.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and post-2032 projections, AreaSearch uses age cohort growth rates provided by the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics indicate an increase just below the median for Australian statistical areas, with Jingili expected to grow by 180 persons to 2041, reflecting a 9.4% total increase over 17 years.

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

Jingili has recorded just one dwelling approval over the past five years. This suggests that the area is largely built out with minimal vacant land for development. Established areas like Jingili often see steady demand for existing properties due to limited new-build alternatives compared to Greater Darwin, which shows substantially reduced construction activity.

This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and expected construction cost values for established dwellings in Jingili. However, development activity has picked up in recent periods. Nationally, this is below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Jingili has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 13thth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly impact a region's performance like modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could potentially affect this area. Key projects include Social Housing Accelerator Payment (SHAP) for Greater Darwin/Nightcliff, Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, Casuarina Square Redevelopment, and Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre, with the following list outlining those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Jingili demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Jingili has an educated workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.6% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8%. As of September 2025, 1,005 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 3.6%, which is 0.5% higher than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%.

Workforce participation in Jingili was 72.8%, compared to Greater Darwin's 76.0%. According to Census responses, only 4.9% of residents worked from home. Employment was concentrated in public administration & safety (25.3%), health care & social assistance (21.2%), and education & training (14.5%).

The accommodation & food sector had limited presence with 6.2% employment compared to the regional average of 8.0%. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 1.8% alongside labour force growth of 1.9%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 3.6%. In contrast, Greater Darwin saw employment rise by 1.9%, labour force grow by 1.9%, and unemployment increase marginally to 3.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jingili's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Jingili had an income level above the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended 30 June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Jingili was $62,481 and the average income stood at $72,765. In comparison, Greater Darwin's figures were $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% from financial year ended 30 June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $67,754 for median income and $78,906 for average income. Census data from 2021 showed Jingili's household, family, and personal incomes ranked highly nationally, between the 82nd and 86th percentiles. Income analysis revealed that 31.4% of Jingili's population (598 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the region where 36.7% similarly occupied this range. The suburb demonstrated considerable affluence with 37.6% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounted for 13.4% of income while strong earnings ranked residents within the 88th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

In Jingili, as per the latest Census, 97.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 2.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In contrast, Darwin metro had 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jingili was at 28.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.8% and rented ones at 24.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jingili was $2,015, lower than Darwin metro's $2,100. The median weekly rent in Jingili was $400 compared to Darwin metro's $385. Nationally, Jingili's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,015 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $400 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 77.9% of all households, including 35.5% couples with children, 22.2% couples without children, and 17.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.1%, with lone person households at 15.1% and group households comprising 6.1%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Jingili 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 33.8% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Northern Territory average of 27.3% and the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 20.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 9.5% while certificates account for 21.2%.

Educational participation is notably high at 35.3%, including 13.0% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Jingili has ten operational public transport stops, all providing bus services. These stops are served by twenty-five different routes, collectively facilitating 1,275 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing 185 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, Jingili sees most residents commuting outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 88%, with cycling accounting for 4%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 4.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. On average, service frequency across all routes is 182 trips per day, equating to approximately 127 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Jingili is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Jingili shows better-than-average health results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have low rates of common health conditions.

Approximately 56% (~1,058 people) have private health cover, compared to 57.8% across Greater Darwin. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.5% and 5.5% of residents respectively. 77.1% report being free from medical ailments, matching the Greater Darwin average. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. There are 221 people aged 65 and over (11.6% of the population). Health outcomes for seniors rank higher than the general population nationally.

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

Jingili had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 26.0% of its population born overseas and 21.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Jingili, accounting for 39.2% of the population. Buddhism, however, was overrepresented at 3.0%, compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin.

The top three ancestry groups were English (21.1%), Australian (20.6%), and Other (12.3%). Notably, Welsh (0.9%) and Greek (3.3%) populations were higher in Jingili than the regional averages of 0.4% and 2.3%, respectively.

Jingili's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Jingili has a median age of 36, which is slightly higher than Greater Darwin's figure of 34 but lower than Australia's national median age of 38. Compared to Greater Darwin, Jingili has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 (18.1%) but fewer individuals aged 25-34 (10.7%). This 5-14 age group concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 12.1%. Between the censuses of 2021 and 2026, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 increased from 15.6% to 18.1%, while those aged 15 to 24 rose from 11.7% to 13.1%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 65 to 74 decreased from 7.7% to 5.9%, and the proportion of individuals aged 45 to 54 dropped from 13.5% to 11.9%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Jingili, with the 45 to 54 age group projected to grow by 24%, adding 55 residents to reach a total of 282. However, the 55 to 64 age group is expected to decrease by 5 residents.