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Wulagi has an estimated 2,738 residents, up from 2,510 at the 2021 Census — a change of 228 people, or 9.1%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 2,173 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Through evaluation of updated ABS statistics alongside new address validations performed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Wulagi recorded an estimated count of 2,738 residents as of Aug 2026. Comparing this with the 2,510 people recorded in the 2021 Census reveals an expansion of 228 persons, or 9.1%. This demographic total of 2,738 residents stems from AreaSearch assessments incorporating the ABS June 2025 ERP data release along with post-Census address verification. Consequently, the suburb of Wulagi exhibits a population density of 2,173 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Moreover, the suburb of Wulagi achieved a 9.1% post-Census increase that sits just 0.4 percentage points below the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, highlighting steady expansion fundamentals. Overseas migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 52.0% of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 district established by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline are utilised by AreaSearch. In locations lacking these figures, as well as for all post-2032 modeling, age-cohort growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (grounded in 2022 metrics) are applied. Looking ahead, the suburb of Wulagi is anticipated to deliver growth surpassing the median of statistical areas tracked by AreaSearch. Driven by combined SA2 forecasts, the suburb of Wulagi is projected to gain 455 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 16.6% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building authorisations in Wulagi have been completely absent throughout the preceding five years. Such trends highlight an established, fully developed neighborhood with scarce vacant land for novel building projects. Because additions to local housing stock remain virtually nonexistent, buyer competition tends to center on existing dwellings, reinforcing overall property values. Compared with Greater Darwin, construction volume across Wulagi is substantially subdued. This sharp limitation on fresh building activity generally underpins pricing strength and sustained interest in established residences. Construction levels also trail the broader national benchmark, signaling structural building limitations and a mature residential fabric.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects close to Wulagi, worth an estimated $130 million. 1 are already under construction and 1 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans environmental & disaster management, communities and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure works, public initiatives, and planning schemes play a critical role in shaping local community development. AreaSearch has highlighted 2 projects anticipated to influence the immediate surroundings. Key initiatives include Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, Northern Suburbs Youth Hub, Casuarina Square Redevelopment, and Leanyer Primary School, with notable details provided below for those carrying greatest local relevance.
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Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade
Construction of a new three-storey mental health inpatient facility providing acute inpatient beds and a Stabilisation Assessment and Referral Area (SARA). The facility connects to the Emergency Department via an elevated enclosed walkway, with internal fitouts currently progressing toward completion. The project also encompasses upgrades to the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) to meet modern reprocessing standards and clinical safety requirements.
Northern Suburbs Youth Hub
A purpose-built facility for young people aged 10 to 17 at Leanyer Recreation Park in Darwin's northern suburbs, providing a safe, structured space for after-hours and school holiday programs, mentoring, skill development, and support services. The site was confirmed in early 2026 following community consultation, replacing an earlier proposed location at the former Casuarina Fire Station. The hub will cater for up to 60 young people at a time, with capacity for up to 100 during special events, and will include a flexible air-conditioned activity space, a learning kitchen, breakout and meeting rooms, outdoor activity areas, and a safe drop-off zone.The design and construct tender was awarded in July 2026 to Aspire Design and Construct Pty Ltd. The project is jointly funded by the Northern Territory and Federal Governments.
Leanyer Primary School
The Northern Territory Government is constructing a new classroom building at Leanyer Primary School.
Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre
A new $26.8 million aquatic and leisure centre in Casuarina, featuring an 8-lane 50m pool, a resort-style lagoon pool, a learn-to-swim pool, wet and dry play areas, a cafe, BBQ facilities, a gymnasium, and a basketball 3-on-3 court. The project was funded by the City of Darwin and the Australian Government.
Edgeview Court Water Main Replacement
Construction of approximately 430 metres of replacement DN150 DICL water main in Edgeview Court, Leanyer, including decommissioning and removal of the existing asbestos water main. The works, tendered as T24-1256 by Power and Water Corporation, involved survey and realignment to minimise clashes with services and trees, traffic management, temporary servicing to existing customers, and testing and commissioning of the new main to ensure a reliable water supply to residents.
Ludmilla Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Upgrade of the existing wastewater treatment plant and associated pumping stations and rising mains, aimed at increasing robustness, optimizing treatment, improving environmental outcomes, and catering for future population growth until 2030. It was the largest sewer project ever undertaken by NT Power and Water Corporation.
1,441 residents of Wulagi are employed, from a labour force of 1,496. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 70.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,097, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Wulagi features a capable talent pool characterized by strong engagement in core public services, a low unemployment level of 3.7%, and consistent labor conditions over the previous year according to aggregated statistical area metrics from AreaSearch. Recorded in March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,441, alongside a jobless rate tracking 0.2% higher than the 3.5% reported across Greater Darwin, while workforce participation reached 70.7%, trailing the 72.9% regional standard. In addition, Census records show that only 3.1% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time warrant consideration.
Local workers are predominantly active across public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, alongside education & training. In particular, education & training shows pronounced local concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, accommodation & food demonstrates modest participation at 5.4%, trailing the 8.0% recorded across the wider region. As evidenced by the disparity between resident workforce counts and local job opportunities at the Census, this largely residential neighborhood generates relatively few workplace positions within its own boundaries. Synthesised ABS and SALM metrics reviewed by AreaSearch across broader statistical divisions indicate that the preceding 12-month timeframe saw a 0.4% rise in employment alongside a 0.7% expansion in the total workforce, pushing the jobless rate up by 0.3 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Darwin logged a 0.4% gain in employment paired with an 0.8% increase in the labor pool, also lifting unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia via their Mar-26 national employment projections provides context on prospective labor shifts. Projected across five-year and ten-year horizons, these figures were aligned with the local industry breakdown to gauge potential trajectory. While Australian employment overall is projected to grow by 6.6% in five years and 13.7% in ten years, sector-specific variation is marked. Applying these weighted industry trends to the area profile points toward local employment gains of 6.4% across five years and 13.3% across ten years (noting this is a weighted illustrative projection that excludes local population modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wulagi is $2,331 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,052 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,033 a year against an average of $74,729. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Wulagi's median income among taxpayers is $67,033, with an average of $74,729. This is well above average nationally, and compares to Greater Darwin's median of $66,956 and average of $77,199. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $73,341 (median) and $81,761 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Wulagi, between the 82nd and 85th percentiles nationally.
Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 38.8% of the community (1,062 individuals), reflecting patterns seen the broader area where 36.7% similarly occupy this range. The substantial proportion of high earners (34.2% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Wulagi. Housing accounts for 14.9% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 85th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wulagi had 768 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $425 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock in Wulagi during the most recent Census was overwhelmingly dominated by standalone houses at 98.2%, with alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached units, apartments, and other configurations) making up the remaining 1.8%, in contrast to Darwin metro where houses accounted for 63.5% and alternative formats 36.5%. Outright home ownership stood at 22.7%, comfortably outperforming Darwin metro levels, while mortgaged residences constituted 48.5% and rental properties represented 28.8%. Monthly mortgage obligations averaged $2,000 at the median, sitting beneath the Darwin metro figure of $2,100, whereas median weekly rents were $425 compared to $385 across Darwin metro.
Across the country, mortgage costs in Wulagi exceed the Australian standard of $1,863, and local rents substantially surpass the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wulagi counted 768 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 838 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 78% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 82.4%, comprising couples with children at 39.3%, couples without children at 24.5%, and single-parent arrangements at 17.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 17.6%, consisting of single-person dwellings at 13.4% and group households representing 3.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.9 persons, exceeding the Greater Darwin benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.2% of adults in Wulagi hold a university qualification, including 17.2% with a bachelor degree and 6.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 153 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 889 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment among Wulagi residents aged 15+ tracks lower than surrounding areas, with 26.2% holding university credentials versus 36.1% across the SA3 area, indicating an opportunity for further educational advancement. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 17.2%, alongside postgraduate degrees at 6.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Meanwhile, technical and trade credentials are widespread, with 38.1% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 26.6%. Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the neighborhood, with 37.7% of the population actively pursuing an education.
This comprises 14.8% attending primary school, 11.2% in secondary school, and 4.9% enrolled in higher education programs.
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Public transport in Wulagi reaches 15 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Wulagi comprises 15 active stops accommodating bus networks. These stations are connected by 30 separate transit routes that provide 2,076 passenger trips on a weekly basis. Accessibility is outstanding, with the typical resident situated only 147 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is largely residential, the vast majority of commuters travel outside the area, with private motor vehicles being the leading choice at 91%. Vehicle ownership tracks at an average of 1.7 per household, outpacing the wider region. Only 3.1% of workers reported working remotely during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Across all routes, service frequency reaches an average of 296 trips daily, delivering approximately 138 departures each week for each individual transit stop.
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77.9% of residents in Wulagi report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators reflect favorable wellness among residents in Wulagi, with AreaSearch research on chronic conditions and mortality aligning closely with national standards. Common ailments display low prevalence across older and younger demographics alike, while private health insurance adoption is exceptionally robust, covering roughly 56% of residents (~1,541 people). Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent medical conditions in the locality, recorded among 5.6 and 5.4% of the population respectively, whereas 77.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical diagnoses, outpacing the 77.1% figure across Greater Darwin. Health among working-age individuals is particularly positive with minimal chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 11.8% of the local community (323 people), higher than the 10.7% share observed across Greater Darwin, with older residents registering above-average wellness and nationwide health percentiles that exceed the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.0% of Wulagi residents were born overseas and 21.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.2%) and English (18.4%). 10.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Wulagi surpasses most regional communities, evidenced by 25.0% of residents being born overseas and 21.5% using a primary language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, representing 47.1% of the community. In addition, Buddhism shows notable representation at 4.0% of local inhabitants, compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin. Regarding parental lineage and heritage, the leading identified ancestries across Wulagi are Australian at 25.2%, English at 18.4%, and Other backgrounds at 14.8%. Specific cultural cohorts show distinct local patterns, with Australian Aboriginal heritage markedly higher at 10.1% (compared to 7.0% across the region), Filipino representation at 3.4% (against 3.8%), and Maori ancestry at 0.9% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wulagi is 36. 26.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The suburb of Wulagi represents a mature family-centric locality rather than an emerging development. Latest statistics to August 2026 indicate that children and youth (0 - 24) make up 37.4% of the population, compared with 32.1% regionally across Greater Darwin, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 26.8% versus 34.9% across the broader capital. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains steady at 36, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 2 years above the Greater Darwin median of 34 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the most prominent shift has occurred in the middle-aged and early retiree bracket (45 - 64), which contracted from 25.3% to an estimated 23.7%.
Looking toward 2041, middle-aged and younger retiree groups are forecast to capture the majority of net growth, gaining 163 residents (25%) to reach a total of 812. In percentage terms, senior and elderly cohorts (65+) will expand at the quickest pace, rising 45% to reach 468 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wulagi
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,510 at the 2021 Census → 2,738 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL70294). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.