Mount Johns · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Mount Johns

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Adding about 383 people since 2011, Mount Johns has grown by 11% to reach a population of 4,025. The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 35.

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📍 Mount Johns, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Mount Johns sits — Total population

4,025 ▲ +10.5%
  • 1–1: 40 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–4: 12 areas
  • 4–6: 6 areas
  • 6–9: 9 areas
  • 9–13: 10 areas
  • 13–19: 7 areas
  • 19–27: 17 areas
  • 27–39: 6 areas
  • 39–56: 5 areas
  • 56–81: 4 areas
  • 81–116: 1 area
  • 116–168: 5 areas
  • 168–242: 3 areas
  • 242–349: 4 areas
  • 349–503: 2 areas
  • 503–725: 9 areas
  • 725–1,045: 3 areas
  • 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
  • 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
  • 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
  • 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
  • 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
  • 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
  • 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
  • 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
  • 19,501–28,116: 231 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Mount Johns — lower than 84% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Mount Johns4,025
0874, NT 554
Northern Territory 232,605
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by 11% between 2011 and 2021, though it remains smaller than about 84% of similar areas. The typical resident is now 35, which is one year older than in 2011.

4,025 ▲ +10.5%

Lower than 84% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 3,642
  • 2016: 3,740
  • 2021: 4,025

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

35 yrs ▲ +2.9%

Younger than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 34 yrs
  • 2016: 34 yrs
  • 2021: 35 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 8.1% of the area, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%. This age group has risen by 2.9 percentage points since 2011, while children under 15 have stayed steady at around 18.1%.

8.1% ▲ +54.8%

Lower than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 5.2%
  • 2016: 6.7%
  • 2021: 8.1%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

18.1% ▼ -2.2%

Higher than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 18.5%
  • 2016: 18.1%
  • 2021: 18.1%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Mount Johns, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 40%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.6% of the population, which is well above the Australian figure. De facto relationships are more common here than in most areas, accounting for 14.0% of residents.

9.6% ▼ -0.6%

Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 9.7%
  • 2016: 8.5%
  • 2021: 9.6%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

14.0% ▲ +12.5%

Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 12.4%
  • 2016: 13.6%
  • 2021: 14.0%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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Mount Johns splits fairly evenly between Married (46%) and Never married (42%), with Divorced at 7%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 0 males; 85+: 18 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 18 males; 80–84: 16 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 14 males; 75–79: 20 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 47 males; 70–74: 32 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 77 males; 65–69: 74 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 117 males; 60–64: 105 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 144 males; 55–59: 132 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 132 males; 50–54: 150 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 114 males; 45–49: 129 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 140 males; 40–44: 140 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 207 males; 35–39: 205 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 225 males; 30–34: 274 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 187 males; 25–29: 217 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 90 males; 20–24: 111 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 77 males; 15–19: 71 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 100 males; 10–14: 111 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 116 males; 5–9: 107 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 161 males; 0–4: 136 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Mount Johns [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/702011049/mount-johns/topic/demographics-identity