Wagaman

Wagaman has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Wagaman's resident count is assessed to be approximately 2,118 as of May 2026, calculated through AreaSearch tracking of updated addresses and ABS regional releases following the Census. This represents a growth of 95 residents (4.7%) from the 2,023 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The local population density stands at 2,521 persons per square kilometer, which ranks within the top quartile of Australian areas examined by AreaSearch. This estimate is derived from the figure of 2,118 calculated after reviewing June 2025 ABS ERP statistics and monitoring post-Census address additions. The primary driver of this demographic expansion has been arrivals from overseas, which accounted for roughly 72.0% of the total growth during the latest intervals.

Projections sourced from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for SA2 zones, supplemented by age-based cohort growth factors from the 2023 Greater Capital Region forecasts (utilizing 2022 data) to fill gaps and project past 2032. Looking ahead, Wagaman is projected to grow by 186 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 8.8% over the 16 years, a trajectory that sits slightly below the median rate observed across Australian statistical areas.

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

Only 1 building approval has been registered in the suburb of Wagaman throughout the last five years. This highlights a fully developed residential landscape with minimal vacant land left for new development. For prospective purchasers, this restricted volume of incoming properties generally reinforces existing home values and channels demand toward established housing stock.

Construction activity in the suburb of Wagaman is substantially lower than that of Greater Darwin. This lack of new home building typically helps bolster the value of and demand for existing houses. The volume of approvals also falls below the national benchmark, reflecting the mature layout of the suburb and potentially tight zoning constraints.

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

Infrastructure upgrades, major planning schemes, and regional projects are key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 key developments poised to affect the local area. The main projects identified as highly relevant to this locality include the Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre, the Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, the Casuarina Square Redevelopment, and the Northern Suburbs Youth Hub.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Wagaman maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

A highly educated resident workforce characterizes the suburb of Wagaman, alongside prominent representation in critical service fields, a jobless rate of 3.8%, and estimated yearly employment expansion of 0.9% based on aggregated regional datasets. Working residents numbered 1,142 as of March 2026, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.3% higher than the 3.5% registered in Greater Darwin. Workforce engagement is slightly softer, standing at 68.9% in contrast to the Greater Darwin rate of 72.7%. Census records indicate that a minor 3.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.

Local workers are predominantly employed in fields related to health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and accommodation & food. The suburb of Wagaman displays a notable concentration in health care & social assistance, where its employment proportion is 1.3 times the wider regional baseline. In contrast, public administration & safety is underrepresented, making up 13.2% of local workers compared to 19.5% across the region. The comparison between local jobholders and the total resident population indicates that this largely residential area offers few local jobs.

Based on local data compiled from ABS and SALM sources across regional levels, the latest twelve months saw a 0.9% lift in employment and a 0.8% rise in the active labor force, keeping the overall unemployment rate steady. Over the same timeframe, Greater Darwin experienced a 0.4% rise in employment, a 0.8% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.3 percentage point increase in joblessness. Long-term national employment projections issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a benchmark for Wagaman's future workforce trends. These projections, mapped over five and ten years, suggest local employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years based on the local industry mix, compared to national forecasts of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, using a weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population trends.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

ATO records for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Wagaman sit below the national average, with a recorded median of $51,807 and an average of $60,335. These figures compare to a median of $66,956 and an average of $77,199 in Greater Darwin. Adjusting for a 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields updated estimates of approximately $56,682 median and $66,013 average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local household, family, and individual earnings grouped near the 66th national percentile. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 37.1% of residents (785 individuals), matching the regional rate of 36.7% in this band. Housing costs consume 14.1% of earnings, while strong relative disposable income places residents in the 74th percentile and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 4th decile.

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

The mix of housing in the suburb of Wagaman at the time of the latest Census consisted of 80.6% standalone houses and 19.3% other home styles (including apartments and semi-detached options), compared to 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings in Greater Darwin. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Wagaman were significantly higher than the regional average, reaching 22.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (36.0%) or renting (41.6%). The median mortgage payment of $1,820 monthly and the median rent of $340 weekly were both lower than the respective Darwin metro figures of $2,100 and $385. Nationally, these figures also track below the Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rent.

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

Families make up the vast majority of households at 76.5%, consisting of couples with children at 37.8%, couples without children at 22.1%, and single parents at 14.7%. The remaining 23.5% are non-family households, which include lone person dwellings at 16.5% and group share houses at 7.4%. The median household size of 3.0 people exceeds the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Wagaman fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Higher education achievements in the suburb of Wagaman track below regional figures, as 30.1% of residents aged 15+ hold a university degree compared to 36.1% in the wider SA3 area. This gap indicates opportunities for skills development. Within these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 18.4%, postgraduate degrees make up 8.7%, and graduate diplomas account for 3.0%. Vocational training is prominent, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of 8.3% with advanced diplomas and 21.4% with certificates.

A significant portion of the population is engaged in study, with 34.1% of residents currently enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 10.7% attending primary school, 8.3% in secondary school, and 8.1% enrolled in higher education courses.

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

Public transit options in the suburb of Wagaman consist of 7 active bus stops. These local stops connect to 24 separate routes that combine to run 1,330 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is excellent, with residents living an average of 166 meters from their nearest stop. As a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area; private cars are the primary mode of travel at 85%, followed by buses at 5% and walking at 5%. Registered vehicles average 1.4 per household. A small 3.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been shaped by pandemic conditions.

Transit service frequency averages 190 trips daily across all local routes, which translates to approximately 190 weekly connections for each individual stop.

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

The suburb of Wagaman displays favorable health metrics based on chronic disease rates and mortality assessments, with low levels of common conditions across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 51% of the population (~1,073 people). This compares to 57.8% in Greater Darwin and a national benchmark of 55.7%.

Arthritis and diabetes represent the most frequent health conditions, affecting 4.9% and 4.8% of the population respectively, though 79.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin. Health levels are high among working-age residents. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.8% of the community (292 people), higher than the 11.0% share in Greater Darwin, and health outcomes for this older cohort rank particularly high relative to national senior benchmarks.

Wagaman is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Cultural diversity is pronounced in the suburb of Wagaman, where 46.4% of residents were born in another country and 48.0% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 47.1% of residents. The most disproportionate religious representation is Hinduism, which is practiced by 8.4% of the local population compared to 4.2% in Greater Darwin.

Ancestry records show that the top parental origin groups in the suburb of Wagaman are Other at 19.9% (higher than the regional average of 13.1%), Australian at 15.4% (lower than the regional average of 22.6%), and English at 14.5% (lower than the regional average of 21.7%). Other ancestry groups show distinct local concentrations: Greek ancestry represents 8.5% of Wagaman (compared to 2.3% regionally), Filipino accounts for 7.2% (compared to 3.8% regionally), and Spanish represents 0.8% (compared to 0.4% regionally).

Wagaman's population is younger than the national pattern

The median age of 35 years in the suburb of Wagaman is close to the Greater Darwin average of 34 and slightly younger than the national average of 38. Compared to the Darwin region, the suburb of Wagaman has a larger share of residents aged 45 - 54 (13.9%) but a smaller share of those aged 25 - 34 (15.9%). Post-Census updates show the 75 to 84 bracket has increased from 3.2% to 4.5%, while the 0 to 4 group decreased from 7.3% to 5.4%. By 2041, demographic models indicate substantial changes, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow the most at 23%, adding 66 residents to total 361. Seniors aged 65 and older are projected to account for 50% of the anticipated expansion, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 youth brackets are projected to shrink.