Jingili

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

By May 2026, the population of the suburb of Jingili is estimated to be around 1,990. This reflects an increase of 149 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,841 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional validated new address since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,507 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Jingili's 8.1% growth since the census positions it within 1.2 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

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. Future population trends indicate a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with the suburb expected to grow by 181 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 9.1% in total over the 16 years.

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

Jingili has had minimal development with just one approval over five years. This indicates a mature, established suburb where available land for new construction is limited. For buyers, this scarcity of new housing stock typically supports property values and means competition may primarily be among existing homes.

When measured against Greater Darwin, Jingili records markedly lower building activity. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties, though construction activity has intensified recently. This level of activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints.

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

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

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Employment performance in Jingili exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Jingili has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.5% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the past year. In comparison to Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%, Jingili's unemployment rate is 0.4% higher.

The workforce participation rate in Jingili is lower at 68.5% compared to Greater Darwin's 72.5%. According to Census responses, only 4.9% of residents work from home. Employment among residents is concentrated in public administration & safety (31.2%), health care & social assistance (24.7%), and education & training (18.3%).

Meanwhile, accommodation & food services have limited presence with 6.2% employment compared to the regional average of 8.0%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3%, labour force increased by 1.2%, and unemployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage points in Jingili. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jingili's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

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 the financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Jingili was $62,481 and the average income stood at $72,765. These figures compared to those for Greater Darwin, which were $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. Based on a 9.41% growth rate according to the Wage Price Index from financial year 2023 to March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $68,360 (median) and $79,612 (average). Census data from 2021 showed that household, family, and personal incomes in Jingili ranked highly nationally, between the 82nd and 86th percentiles. Income analysis revealed that 31.4% of the population, which consisted of 624 individuals, fell within the $1,500 to $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 evaluation, 97.8% of dwellings were houses while 2.2% were other types like semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Darwin metro's figures of 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jingili stood at 28.3%, with mortgaged properties at 46.8% and rented ones at 24.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,015, lower than Darwin metro's average of $2,100. 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+, which exceeds the Northern Territory average of 27.3% and the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with vocational credentials held by 30.7% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (21.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 35.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 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 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by twenty-five routes in total, offering 1,275 weekly passenger trips combined. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 185 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from Jingili, which is predominantly residential. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 88% of residents, while cycling accounts for 4%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, only 4.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 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 superior health outcomes according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is high at approximately 56% of the total population (around 1,105 people), compared to 57.8% in Greater Darwin. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.5% and 5.5% of residents respectively. About 77.1% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, similar to the 77.1% figure for Greater Darwin. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 12.2% of residents aged 65 and over (242 people), higher than the 11.0% in Greater Darwin. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking even 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's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 26.0% born overseas and 21.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the primary religion in Jingili, comprising 39.2% of its population. Buddhism was slightly overrepresented in Jingili compared to Greater Darwin, making up 3.0% versus 3.3%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (21.1%), Australian (20.6%), and Other (12.3%). Notably, Welsh (0.9%) was more prevalent than the regional average of 0.4%, as were Australian Aboriginal (7.4%) and Greek (3.3%) populations compared to their respective regional percentages of 7.0% and 2.3%.

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 median age of 38. Compared to Greater Darwin, Jingili has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (17.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.2%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.0%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 11.7% to 14.4%, while the percentage of residents aged 5 to 14 has risen from 15.6% to 17.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has decreased from 17.3% to 15.3%, and the percentage of those aged 45 to 54 has dropped from 13.5% to 11.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Jingili, with the 45 to 54 age group projected to grow by 24%, adding 54 residents to reach a total of 283. However, the 55 to 64 age group is expected to decrease by 6 residents.