# Johnston

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Northern Territory › Greater Darwin › Palmerston › 0832, NT

Area: 3 km²

Set within the Greater Darwin region, Johnston is a remarkably young and fast-growing community. The typical resident is just 28, and the area has seen a massive influx of new arrivals, with over half the population moving here in the last five years. It is a place of young families and professionals, marked by high typical incomes and a very high proportion of children. This creates a dynamic, transient feel where many residents are renting and raising young kids in a highly walkable setting.

## Demographics & Identity

This is a very young community where the typical resident is 28, far younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 28% of the population, which is well above the national average, while only 3% of residents are seniors.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,386 | +2845.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 28 yrs | -6.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 12.9% | -86.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 3.0% | -18.5% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 28.0% | +26.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 19.1% | +281.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 40.4%, Children (0–14) 28.0%, Youth (15–24) 14.9%, Older adults (45–64) 14.0%, Seniors (65+) 3.0%

**Marital status** — Never married 45.7%, Married 43.1%, Divorced 6.2%, Separated 3.7%, Widowed 1.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The area is quite diverse, with 23.8% of people born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, Irish and Filipino.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 23.8% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 68.0%, Philippines 4.4%, India 3.7%, England 1.7%, New Zealand 1.6%, Nepal 1.0%, South Africa 0.5%, China 0.3%, Vietnam 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 32.5%, English 26.0%, Scottish 8.1%, Irish 6.7%, Filipino 6.2%, German 4.3%, Chinese 3.5%, Indian 2.5%, Italian 2.2%, Greek 1.8%, Dutch 1.1%, Vietnamese 0.6%

## Language

About 23.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure a little above the national average. Despite this diversity, very few people speak little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 23.5% | -37.9% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.3% | -40.1% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 67.8%, Tagalog 2.0%, Punjabi 1.1%, Greek 0.9%, Mandarin 0.7%, Hindi 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.4%, Cantonese 0.2%, Italian 0.2%

## Religion

People with no religion make up 45% of the community, which is well above both the Northern Territory and national figures. Other significant groups include Christians at 36.2% and Hindus at 3.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 45.0% | -31.3% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 45.0%, Christianity 36.2%, Not stated 9.4%, Hinduism 3.7%, Buddhism 2.4%, Islam 1.6%, Other religions 1.3%

## Education & Qualifications

Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than those in most other areas. While 20.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average of 26.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 61.3% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 20.3% | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.50 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 12 | — |
| Average school size | 530 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 954 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 61.3%, Year 10 15.8%, Year 11 9.6%, Year 9 or below 5.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 33.8%, Bachelor degree 20.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.7%, Postgraduate degree 7.1%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.9%, Certificate I / II 2.9%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 20.7%, Engineering & related 14.1%, Society & culture 13.3%, Health 9.8%, Education 7.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.5%, Information technology 4.1%, Architecture & building 2.5%, Natural & physical sciences 1.6%, Agriculture & environment 1.6%, Creative arts 1.3%

## Income

Incomes here are strong, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,179, which is well above the national figure of $805. Typical household incomes are also much higher than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,179 | +371.6% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,254 | +67.8% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,455 | +223.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 15.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 26.5% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 34.7%, $650–$1,499 20.1%, $3,000–$3,999 14.0%, $4,000 or more 12.6%, Under $650 5.5%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 34.2%, $1,500–$2,999 29.0%, Under $650 24.8%, $3,000 or more 3.4%

## Health & Disability

The community is generally healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting 18.4% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 3.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 18.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.4% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.4% | -64.3% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 7.6%, Other condition 6.8%, Mental health 6.4%, Arthritis 3.6%, Diabetes 2.3%, Heart disease 1.1%, Cancer 1.0%, Lung condition 0.9%, Stroke 0.3%, Dementia 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 70.8%, One condition 14.5%, Two conditions 3.1%, Three or more 1.3%

## Community Participation

A high number of residents provide unpaid childcare, while those serving in the Defence Force make up 10.2% of the population, well above the national average of 2.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 12.1% | +100.4% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 7.6% | +24.3% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 36.0% | -3.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 10.2% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 16.8% | — |

## First Nations

The First Nations community in Johnston is younger than average, with a typical age of 23. Residents here earn higher typical incomes and have higher Year 12 completion rates than First Nations people across the Territory.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 308 | — |
| First Nations median age | 23 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 37.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 10.6% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $490 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,111 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 26.3% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area, as 63.3% of households are couples with children.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.9 | -42.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 17.9% | -26.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 17.3% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 63.3%, Couples without children 18.5%, One-parent families 17.9%, Other families 0.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 27.2%, 3 people 22.8%, 4 people 20.6%, 1 person 17.3%, 5 people 8.5%, 6 or more 2.7%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renting is very common here, with 61.7% of households renting, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Very few people own their homes outright, and typical mortgage payments are well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $370 | +572.7% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,400 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -71.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 61.7% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 1.9% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 57.8% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 74.5% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 61.7%, Owned with a mortgage 33.1%, Owned outright 1.9%, Not stated 1.3%, Other tenure 0.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 57.8%, Flat or apartment 23.3%, Townhouse / semi-detached 18.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 36.3%, 4 bedrooms 32.9%, 2 bedrooms 21.7%, 5 or more 5.3%, 1 bedroom 1.8%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 37.2%, $200–$349 34.9%, $550–$749 16.2%, Under $200 8.1%, $750 or more 1.7%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 43.8%, $3,000 or more 26.7%, $1,000–$1,799 17.4%, Under $1,000 7.4%

## Transport & Vehicles

Most people drive to work, though the area has a high number of public transport stops. Very few people work from home, with only 3.6% doing so, far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.9% | — |
| People working from home | 3.6% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.8% | — |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 3.35 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 479.5 | — |
| Public transport routes | 13 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 2 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 0 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 10,294 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 77 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 74.1%, Car (passenger) 6.3%, Worked at home 3.6%, Bus 1.8%, Walked 1.0%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 45.1%, 1 vehicle 35.5%, 3 vehicles 12.6%, 4 or more 4.2%, No vehicle 2.9%

## Migration & Movement

The area is highly transient, with 57.7% of people having moved here in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 18.7% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 57.7% | +265.7% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 18.7% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Job prospects are strong, with 74.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or health care.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 74.8% | +615.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 71.5% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Public administration & safety 23.1%, Health care & social assistance 13.7%, Construction 8.7%, Retail trade 8.5%, Education & training 7.6%, Accommodation & food 6.6%, Professional & technical 4.2%, Transport & warehousing 4.1%, Mining 3.6%, Other services 3.1%, Administrative & support 2.6%, Manufacturing 2.5%, Wholesale trade 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 1.5%, Finance & insurance 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.7%, Rental & real estate 0.6%, Media & telecommunications 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Community & personal service 22.3%, Professionals 15.8%, Technicians & trades 14.9%, Clerical & administrative 14.9%, Managers 11.5%, Sales workers 8.2%, Labourers 6.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.4%

## Walkability

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. Almost every home is also within 10 minutes of public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 97.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 97.9% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 97.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 78.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 98.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 7.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 167 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.9% | — |

## Schools serving Johnston

12 schools, 6,362 students, average ICSEA 954.

By sector: Government 8, Catholic 3, Independent 1

By type: Primary 9, Secondary 2, Combined 1

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MacKillop Catholic College | Catholic | Secondary | 0.8 km | 795 |
| Bakewell Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.4 km | 616 |
| Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 2.0 km | 379 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran College | Independent | Combined | 2.1 km | 1,117 |
| Zuccoli Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.1 km | 537 |
| Rosebery Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.5 km | 349 |
| Gray Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.8 km | 283 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 2.9 km | 165 |
| Woodroffe Primary School | Government | Primary | 3.0 km | 327 |
| Driver Primary School | Government | Primary | 3.4 km | 409 |

## Nearby areas

[Bakewell](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70022/bakewell) · [Gunn](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70116/gunn) · [Farrar](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70098/farrar) · [Zuccoli](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70303/zuccoli) · [Rosebery](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70234/rosebery) · [Gray](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70112/gray) · [Palmerston City](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70216/palmerston-city) · [Woodroffe](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70292/woodroffe)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70139/johnston