# Jingili

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Northern Territory › Greater Darwin › Darwin › 0810, NT

Area: 1 km²

A short drive from the city centre, Jingili is a leafy, family-oriented suburb of Darwin. It is a well-off community with a high proportion of university-qualified professionals and a strong presence of children. The area is distinguished by its high rate of home ownership and a very walkable layout, where almost every home is within a short stroll of parks, schools and shops. With a population of 1,841, it remains a stable and relatively affluent residential pocket of the Northern Territory.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 22.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 36, the community has a high proportion of de facto couples at 14.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,841 | +1.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 36 yrs | +5.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 12.4% | +4.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 11.7% | +61.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 22.9% | -3.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.6% | -8.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 28.8%, Older adults (45–64) 24.3%, Children (0–14) 22.9%, Youth (15–24) 11.7%, Seniors (65+) 11.7%

**Marital status** — Never married 43.9%, Married 40.1%, Divorced 9.0%, Widowed 3.2%, Separated 3.1%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

About 24.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen by 4.8 points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 24.4% | +24.3% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 69.7%, England 3.2%, Philippines 2.7%, New Zealand 1.4%, Vietnam 1.0%, China 1.0%, India 0.5%, Nepal 0.3%, Italy 0.2%, South Africa 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 29.7%, Australian 28.9%, Irish 11.7%, Scottish 10.3%, Chinese 4.9%, German 4.6%, Greek 4.6%, Filipino 3.6%, Italian 3.5%, Dutch 2.1%, Vietnamese 1.2%, Indian 1.0%

## Language

Language diversity is increasing, with 20.1% of people using a language other than English at home, up 7.1 points since 2011. Despite this, very few residents speak little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 20.1% | +54.8% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 2.2% | -18.8% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 74.2%, Greek 2.9%, Tagalog 1.2%, Vietnamese 1.1%, Mandarin 1.0%, Cantonese 0.5%, Italian 0.5%, Arabic 0.2%

## Religion

A majority of the community has no religious affiliation, at 50.4%, which is far above both the state and national figures. This represents a significant rise of 17 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 50.4% | +50.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 50.4%, Christianity 36.1%, Not stated 7.1%, Buddhism 2.7%, Islam 2.0%, Hinduism 0.8%, Other religions 0.3%

## Education & Qualifications

Jingili is highly qualified, with 29.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This academic trend is mirrored in school completion, as 63% of residents finished Year 12, far above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 63.0% | +22.8% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 29.6% | +42.5% since 2011 |
| Schools | 1 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.38 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 22 | — |
| School enrolments | 235 | — |
| Average school size | 235 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 997 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 63.0%, Year 10 13.6%, Year 11 9.7%, Year 9 or below 7.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 28.1%, Certificate III / IV 25.5%, Advanced diploma / diploma 12.9%, Postgraduate degree 11.8%, Graduate diploma / certificate 6.3%, Certificate I / II 1.6%

**Field of qualification** — Society & culture 15.2%, Engineering & related 14.0%, Health 13.3%, Management & commerce 13.0%, Education 8.7%, Architecture & building 4.4%, Natural & physical sciences 3.9%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.9%, Creative arts 3.6%, Agriculture & environment 3.4%, Information technology 1.5%

## Income

Household incomes are much higher than most areas, with 34% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly household income is $2,371, which is well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,042 | +20.3% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,371 | +28.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,474 | +28.7% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 18.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 34.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 28.4%, $4,000 or more 19.9%, $650–$1,499 18.3%, $3,000–$3,999 14.1%, Under $650 9.7%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 32.5%, $650–$1,499 30.9%, $1,500–$2,999 24.3%, $3,000 or more 6.6%

## Health & Disability

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 21.2% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the Australian average. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 21.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.1% | +57.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 6.5%, Arthritis 5.6%, Asthma 5.6%, Mental health 5.3%, Diabetes 3.6%, Heart disease 3.0%, Cancer 2.2%, Lung condition 1.8%, Stroke 0.5%, Dementia 0.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 70.7%, One condition 15.9%, Two conditions 3.4%, Three or more 1.6%

## Community Participation

Volunteerism is very high here, with 21.9% of people volunteering, well above the national rate. Many residents are also active in the home, with 32.1% providing unpaid childcare.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 21.9% | +2.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.8% | +39.1% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 32.1% | -1.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.3% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 21.1% | -7.4% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community in Jingili is notably young, with a typical age of just 19. While a higher proportion speak a First Nations language compared to the national average, Year 12 completion sits at 38.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 228 | — |
| First Nations median age | 19 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 38.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 11.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $512 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,687 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 13.2% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 3.0 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 21% of households.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | +3.4% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 21.0% | +12.5% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 15.1% | -3.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 57.5%, One-parent families 21.0%, Couples without children 19.5%, Other families 1.8%

**Household size** — 2 people 32.3%, 4 people 19.4%, 3 people 18.8%, 1 person 15.1%, 5 people 9.0%, 6 or more 5.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

The suburb is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 98.1% of dwellings being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 93.4% of houses have three or more bedrooms.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $400 | +12.7% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,015 | -7.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 25.3% | -6.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 27.8% | +12.5% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 98.1% | +5.9% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 93.4% | +0.8% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 46.0%, Owned outright 27.8%, Rented 25.3%, Not stated 1.4%, Other tenure 1.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 98.1%, Flat or apartment 2.2%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 56.2%, 4 bedrooms 28.9%, 5 or more 8.3%, 2 bedrooms 3.4%, 1 bedroom 1.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 49.0%, $200–$349 18.8%, Under $200 15.4%, $550–$749 14.1%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 43.2%, $1,000–$1,799 28.4%, $3,000 or more 16.2%, Under $1,000 10.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

Most people rely on cars, with 67.7% driving to work, and 41.1% of homes having two vehicles. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of the country.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 5.0% | -14.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 4.4% | +7.2% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.0% | -53.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.43 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,170.6 | — |
| Public transport routes | 11 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 4 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 12 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 10,880 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 31,443 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 62 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 67.7%, Car (passenger) 5.2%, Worked at home 4.4%, Bicycle 3.2%, Bus 2.0%, Walked 1.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 41.1%, 1 vehicle 29.3%, 3 vehicles 17.5%, 4 or more 8.7%, No vehicle 5.0%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, as 35.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.7% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 35.8% | +1.5% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 10.7% | -7.4% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Employment is strong, with 67.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. Many residents work in public administration, health, and education.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | +22.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 67.1% | -6.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 65.2% | -7.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Public administration & safety 17.4%, Health care & social assistance 15.2%, Education & training 10.0%, Construction 9.1%, Retail trade 7.2%, Professional & technical 6.6%, Accommodation & food 6.0%, Other services 3.9%, Administrative & support 3.6%, Transport & warehousing 3.4%, Arts & recreation 3.2%, Manufacturing 2.8%, Mining 2.7%, Wholesale trade 1.9%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Media & telecommunications 0.9%, Rental & real estate 0.9%, Finance & insurance 0.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 28.1%, Technicians & trades 14.3%, Managers 13.1%, Clerical & administrative 13.1%, Community & personal service 11.2%, Labourers 8.4%, Sales workers 6.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.7%

## Economy & Advantage

The area is rated as having a high level of overall advantage, sitting above 70% of similar areas. This is supported by high rankings for education and access to resources.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 7 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 6 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 7 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 7 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,031 | — |
| Population estimate | 1,990 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 3.8% | — |
| Businesses | 119 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The local climate is hot and humid, with an average minimum temperature of 23.4 degrees. Annual rainfall is also much higher than the Northern Territory average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,393 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 33.2 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 23.4 | — |

## Walkability

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every resident can reach groceries and schools on foot.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.8 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 99.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 99.5% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 99.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 64.2% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 13.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 160 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.5% | — |

## Schools serving Jingili

22 schools, 7,243 students, average ICSEA 994.

By sector: Government 19, Catholic 2, Independent 1

By type: Primary 15, Secondary 6, Combined 1

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jingili Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.3 km | 235 |
| Moil Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.9 km | 167 |
| Casuarina Senior College | Government | Secondary | 1.0 km | 690 |
| Nemarluk School | Government | Primary | 1.0 km | 170 |
| Alawa Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 259 |
| Millner Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.4 km | 171 |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.5 km | 221 |
| Wagaman Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 213 |
| The Essington School | Independent | Combined | 2.0 km | 782 |
| Nakara Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.2 km | 409 |

## Nearby areas

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