Durack
At median age 31, Durack sits 9 years younger than the national figure, and household incomes land in the 91.9th percentile nationally, a combination that signals a suburb attracting working families at the early-career stage rather than older wealth-holders. Population grew 26% over the decade to reach approximately 3,730 residents, driven almost entirely by overseas migration averaging 135 arrivals per year. Detached housing dominates at 95.4% of dwellings, and nearly half of all homes have 4 or more bedrooms, reflecting the family-formation focus. SEIFA places Durack in decile 9 on both IRSD and IER, among the least disadvantaged suburbs in the NT.
Population
3,730
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,471/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$531K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $531,000 puts Durack considerably below the national capital-city median, making it one of the more accessible entry points for detached-house buyers in greater Darwin. With 95.4% of dwellings being separate houses and 48.8% carrying 4 or more bedrooms, buyers get genuine family-scale floorplans rather than the apartment-heavy compromise of inner-city alternatives. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.3%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold given household incomes in the 91.9th percentile nationally. Only 11.2% of owners hold their property outright compared with 42.9% on a mortgage, indicating a relatively recent wave of buyers rather than long-held, debt-free ownership.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $531,000 puts Durack considerably below the national capital-city median, making it one of the more accessible entry points for detached-house buyers in greater Darwin. With 95.4% of dwellings being separate houses and 48.8% carrying 4 or more bedrooms, buyers get genuine family-scale floorplans rather than the apartment-heavy compromise of inner-city alternatives. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.3%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold given household incomes in the 91.9th percentile nationally. Only 11.2% of owners hold their property outright compared with 42.9% on a mortgage, indicating a relatively recent wave of buyers rather than long-held, debt-free ownership.
For Investors
A 45.9% renter share against a $531,000 median gives a gross yield calculation around 4.9% at the $500 weekly rent figure, higher than most eastern capital suburbs. The 8.3% vacancy rate is above comfortable levels, suggesting moderate oversupply in the rental pool and warranting caution before adding stock. Overseas migration averaging 135 arrivals per year provides the primary demand driver, more than offsetting internal outflow of 13 per year. Population is forecast to reach approximately 9,657 by 2031 under the medium scenario, which supports sustained rental demand over the medium term. Development activity recorded zero applications in the past 12 months, so no new supply pressure is entering the immediate pipeline.
Schools in Durack iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Durack Primary School
T-6 · 474 students
Demographics
The median age of 31 is 9 years below the national figure, making Durack one of the younger suburbs in the NT's suburban belt. Overseas-born residents account for 27.0% of the population, 5.4 percentage points above the national average, with Filipino ancestry (232 residents) notable alongside the dominant English (1,153), Irish (367) and Scottish (335) ancestries. The average household size of 2.8 is 0.3 above national, reflecting the high proportion of couples with children: 1,666 couple-with-children families compared with 718 couples without children. University qualifications reach 31.1%, one percentage point above the national rate, and the full-time employment rate of 76.7% is strong, consistent with the prime working-age population profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.4%
Houses
2.7%
Townhouse
1.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Durack's housing stock is almost entirely detached houses at 95.4%, with semi-detached at 2.7% and apartments at just 1.9%, lower than state and national apartment shares. Bedroom size skews large: 48.8% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 46.9% have 3 bedrooms, leaving fewer than 5% with 2 bedrooms or fewer. Tenure splits 42.9% mortgaged and 45.9% renting, with only 11.2% owned outright, a pattern more mortgage-belt than wealth-retention. At a rent-to-income ratio of 20.2% and mortgage-to-income of 20.3%, neither tenants nor owners face housing stress by conventional thresholds. The $531,000 estimated median is based on 2025 rent capitalisation rather than direct sales data.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$500
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$1,275
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.3%
Unoccupied
115
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.3%
Couples, no children
3,084
Total families
Economy & Employment
Public administration dominates employment at 23.8% of workers (345 people), reflecting Darwin's role as a government and defence hub and placing Durack well above the national share for this sector. Healthcare follows at 12.6% and Education at 11.1%, so the combined public-sector cluster accounts for nearly half the local workforce. Construction at 10.6% points to an active building economy consistent with a suburb still growing into its footprint. Unemployment stands at just 2.8% and the participation rate is 73.6%. SEIFA decile 9 on IRSAD confirms above-average advantage relative to most Australian suburbs, though the IEO score sits lower at decile 7, indicating that while incomes are strong, educational attainment and occupation levels are somewhat more modest than income alone would suggest.
Unemployment
4.9%
Labour Force
4,249
Unemployed
208
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
76.7%
Part-time
20.5%
Participation
73.6%
Employed
1,992
Occupations
Top Industries
University
31.1%
Postgraduate
8.0%
Born Overseas
27.0%
Dwellings
1,265
Transport to Work
Durack is heavily car-dependent, with 88.9% of residents driving to work compared with the national average, and public transport usage at 1.8%. The suburb scores decile 9 on IRSD, placing it among the least disadvantaged areas nationally, and decile 8 on IRSAD, confirming broad socioeconomic advantage. Volunteering reaches 16.7% of residents and housing stress is absent by standard measures, with both rent-to-income (20.2%) and mortgage-to-income (20.3%) below the 30% threshold. Only 4.0% of residents (140 people) need daily assistance. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on nearby institutions. The 8.3% vacancy rate is the main liveability caution, suggesting some transience in the rental population.
Drive
88.9%
Public Transport
1.8%
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.36%/yr
(+120 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 26% over the 10 years to 2025, well above national suburban averages, and the annual trend of 1.36% (approximately 120 persons per year) is expected to continue. Medium forecasts project the wider SA2 population reaching 9,657 by 2031, up from 8,813 in 2025. Overseas migration averaging 135 arrivals per year is the primary engine, more than compensating for the small net internal outflow of 13 per year. The gentrification stage shows early signs, with signals including 30% population growth since 2011 and full recovery from a COVID dip of 2.2%. Affordability improved from 61.7% in 2011 to 57.9% in 2021, and rent grew 16.7% over the period, both consistent with a suburb building sustained demand rather than speculative pressure.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+135
Net Internal / yr
-13
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +30% since 2011, COVID recovered (-2% dip → full recovery)
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Durack compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Durack a good suburb to live in?
Durack ranks in decile 9 on IRSD and IER nationally, indicating very low disadvantage. Household incomes sit in the 91.9th percentile nationally and housing stress is minimal, with mortgage-to-income at 20.3%. The main trade-offs are heavy car dependence (88.9% drive to work) and no schools recorded inside the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Durack?
The estimated median house price is $531,000, based on 2025 rent capitalisation. Weekly rent averages $500 and monthly mortgage repayments run approximately $2,167, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.3%, well below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Durack?
No schools are recorded inside the Durack suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs within greater Darwin. Despite this, 31.1% of residents hold university qualifications, 1 percentage point above the national figure.
Is Durack safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Durack in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 9 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage nationally, and only 4.0% of its 3,730 residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Durack good for property investment?
At $500 weekly rent against a $531,000 median, the estimated gross yield is around 4.9%, higher than most eastern-seaboard suburbs. The 8.3% vacancy rate signals moderate oversupply, so thorough vacancy research is essential. Overseas migration of 135 per year supports demand, and the suburb population is forecast to reach 9,657 by 2031.
How is Durack's population changing?
Population grew 26% over 10 years and the annual trend is 1.36%, adding approximately 120 persons per year. Overseas migration averaging 135 arrivals per year is the primary driver, offsetting a small net internal outflow of 13 per year. Medium forecasts project the wider SA2 reaching 9,657 residents by 2031.
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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