Anula
Household income in the 87.3rd percentile nationally sits alongside a median house price of just $455,000, making Anula one of Darwin's most income-to-price efficient suburbs. The 1.32 km2 footprint holds 2,385 residents at a density of 1,810 per km2, and 97.4% of dwellings are separate houses, which is unusually high compared to most urban suburbs nationally. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 72.2% of stock. The suburb carries an aging trajectory, with the senior share rising 4.9 points and population declining at 0.04% annually, a slow drift that separates it from faster-growing NT fringe areas.
Population
2,385
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,269/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$455K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $455,000 is well below the national median for established suburban areas, while household income sits in the 87.3rd percentile nationally, creating an affordability combination rare in any capital city fringe. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.4%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Stock is almost entirely separate houses at 97.4%, with three-bedroom homes at 72.2% and four-plus bedrooms at 24.4%. Ownership patterns lean toward buyers with mortgages at 47.5%, while 25.1% own outright and 27.4% rent. The mortgage-to-income cushion makes Anula accessible to households at or below median income for Darwin.
For Buyers
The median house price of $455,000 is well below the national median for established suburban areas, while household income sits in the 87.3rd percentile nationally, creating an affordability combination rare in any capital city fringe. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.4%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Stock is almost entirely separate houses at 97.4%, with three-bedroom homes at 72.2% and four-plus bedrooms at 24.4%. Ownership patterns lean toward buyers with mortgages at 47.5%, while 25.1% own outright and 27.4% rent. The mortgage-to-income cushion makes Anula accessible to households at or below median income for Darwin.
For Investors
Rental yield signals are moderate: weekly rent of $400 against a $455,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.6%, above typical inner-city averages nationally. The renter share stands at 27.4%, providing a tenant base, though the 4.7% vacancy rate sits at a level where landlords may face short gaps between tenancies. Internal migration averages a net outflow of 22 residents per year, offset by net overseas arrivals of 26, leaving demand roughly balanced. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, so new supply is not a near-term compression risk. Population is forecast to hold near 2,527 by 2031 under the medium scenario, suggesting stable rather than growing rental demand.
Schools in Anula iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Anula Primary School
T-6 · 388 students
Demographics
The median age of 37 is 3.0 years below the national figure, though the suburb is on an aging trajectory with the senior share rising 4.9 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents make up 27.2%, which is 5.6 points above the national average. Ancestry is led by English (694 residents), Irish (216) and Scottish (177), reflecting a predominantly Anglo-Celtic base. University qualifications reach 30.1%, matching the national average. Average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above the national figure, consistent with the high rate of couples with children: 860 families fall in that category compared to 402 couples without children. The participation rate of 62.0% and unemployment rate of 4.3% are in line with NT norms.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.4%
Houses
2.1%
Townhouse
0.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is dominated by mortgage holders at 47.5%, with 25.1% owning outright and 27.4% renting. This mortgage-belt profile reflects a suburb where most buyers are active owner-occupiers rather than investors or long-settled debt-free owners. The stock is almost entirely detached houses at 97.4%, with semi-detached at just 2.1% and apartments at 0.5%, making it one of the most house-dominant suburbs in the NT. Three-bedroom dwellings account for 72.2% and four-plus bedrooms for 24.4%, meaning small dwellings are rare. The median house price of $455,000 sits well below the national average for established capital-city suburbs. Rent-to-income at 17.6% and mortgage-to-income at 20.4% place Anula in the stress-free zone on both measures.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,034
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.7%
Unoccupied
38
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.0%
Couples, no children
1,911
Total families
Economy & Employment
Public Administration leads the local industry mix at 21.1% of workers (161 residents), followed by Healthcare at 17.4% (133) and Education at 14.7% (112). This public-sector concentration is characteristic of Darwin suburbs given the NT Government, Defence and federal agency presence, and it explains why income ranks in the 87.3rd percentile nationally despite a modest house price. By occupation, Professionals top the count at 252, followed by Clerical/Admin at 189 and Community/Personal at 163. The full-time employment rate is 69.3%, and 759 residents work full-time versus 336 part-time. SEIFA places Anula in the 5th decile on IRSD and IRSAD, at the national midpoint, while the IEO decile of 6 reflects the professional workforce above the disadvantage baseline.
Unemployment
3.7%
Labour Force
1,380
Unemployed
51
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.3%
Part-time
26.4%
Participation
62.0%
Employed
1,095
Occupations
Top Industries
University
30.1%
Postgraduate
8.2%
Born Overseas
27.2%
Dwellings
764
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high, with 88.4% of residents driving to work, compared to a far lower share in most eastern-state capitals. Only 1.6% use public transport and 3.3% walk or cycle, reflecting Darwin's infrastructure layout rather than anything suburb-specific. No schools are recorded inside the Anula boundary, so families rely on schools in neighbouring Darwin suburbs. The IRSAD decile of 5 places Anula at the national midpoint for advantage and disadvantage combined, meaning it is neither deprived nor highly affluent at the area level despite household incomes in the 87.3rd percentile. Volunteering runs at 16.8% and only 5.4% of residents (117 people) need daily assistance. The low rent-to-income ratio of 17.6% means renting households keep well below the stress threshold.
Drive
88.4%
Public Transport
1.6%
Walk / Cycle
3.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.04%/yr
(-1 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation has drifted from 2,531 in 2023 to 2,385 currently, a decline of 0.9% over the decade and an annual rate of -0.04%. The medium forecast holds this near 2,527 through 2031, implying stabilisation rather than further shrinkage. Internal migration runs at a net annual outflow of 22 residents, a mild drain partly offset by 26 net overseas arrivals per year. The gentrification score is 0, and real income growth over the decade was -3.5%, meaning purchasing power has slipped despite strong absolute incomes. Affordability improved from 45.9% in 2011 to 38.7% in 2021, a positive structural shift. The suburb is not gentrifying and shows no growth signals, positioning it as a stable hold rather than a value-add opportunity.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+26
Net Internal / yr
-22
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Anula compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anula a good suburb to live in?
Anula offers an unusual combination: household income in the 87.3rd percentile nationally with a median house price of $455,000 and mortgage-to-income at 20.4%, well below the 30% stress threshold. IRSAD and IRSD sit at the 5th decile, placing it at the national midpoint on disadvantage measures. The suburb suits families, with 860 couples-with-children households and 97.4% detached houses.
What is the median house price in Anula?
The median house price in Anula is $455,000 (estimated from 2025 rent data). Weekly rent averages $400 and monthly mortgage repayments are around $2,000. Mortgage-to-income sits at 20.4%, which is comfortably below the 30% stress benchmark even though household income ranks in the 87.3rd percentile nationally.
What schools are in Anula?
No schools are recorded inside the Anula boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Darwin suburbs. Despite this, the suburb has a university qualification rate of 30.1%, matching the national average, and a high concentration of Professional and Education sector workers among its 2,385 residents.
Is Anula safe?
Suburb-level crime statistics are not available for Anula in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the IRSD decile of 5 places it at the national midpoint for relative disadvantage, and only 5.4% of residents (117 people) need daily assistance. The public-sector and professional workforce concentration, with 21.1% in Public Administration and 17.4% in Healthcare, is associated with stable employment and lower socioeconomic stress.
Is Anula good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $400 against a $455,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.6%, above what many urban suburbs nationally deliver. The 4.7% vacancy rate is moderate. Population is forecast near 2,527 through 2031 with no significant new development (0 applications in the past 12 months), suggesting stable rather than growing rental demand. The -3.5% real income decline over the decade is a headwind to rent growth.
How is Anula's population changing?
Population has declined at roughly -0.04% annually and dropped 0.9% over the past decade, from around 2,531 to 2,385. The medium forecast holds it near 2,527 through 2031, suggesting stabilisation. Internal migration runs at a net outflow of 22 residents a year, offset by 26 net overseas arrivals. The senior share has risen 4.9 points over the decade, giving the suburb an aging trajectory.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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