Jingili
Household income in Jingili sits at the 89.7th percentile nationally, yet the median house price is $457,000, which is modest compared to major capital cities. That combination produces mortgage-to-income of just 19.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold, making this one of the more financially comfortable owner-occupier markets in Darwin. The suburb is almost entirely detached housing at 97.8%, with a population of 1,841 spread across 1.32 square kilometres. University qualifications reach 39.9%, which is 9.8 points above the national average, reflecting a professional and public-sector workforce anchored in Public Admin and Healthcare.
Population
1,841
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,371/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$457K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At a $457,000 median house price, Jingili sits at the affordable end relative to household incomes at the 89.7th percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,015, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.6%, which is comfortable and below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 97.8%, and bedroom sizes skew large, with 57.2% of dwellings having 3 bedrooms and 37.8% having 4 or more. First-home buyers face less competition from investors because only 25.5% of residents rent. Outright owners at 28.1% represent a settled ownership base, while the 46.4% mortgage-holder share shows healthy ongoing demand.
For Buyers
At a $457,000 median house price, Jingili sits at the affordable end relative to household incomes at the 89.7th percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,015, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.6%, which is comfortable and below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 97.8%, and bedroom sizes skew large, with 57.2% of dwellings having 3 bedrooms and 37.8% having 4 or more. First-home buyers face less competition from investors because only 25.5% of residents rent. Outright owners at 28.1% represent a settled ownership base, while the 46.4% mortgage-holder share shows healthy ongoing demand.
For Investors
Weekly rent of $400 against a $457,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.6%, more attractive than many capital-city markets. The 6.4% vacancy rate is elevated compared to national averages, which suggests some caution is warranted on tenant turnover. The renter share at 25.5% is lower than most investment-grade suburbs, indicating owner-occupiers dominate demand. Net overseas migration of 28 residents a year provides a stable external demand driver, though net internal migration runs at negative 23 per year because Darwin's public-sector workforce rotates regularly. Rent growth of 5.8% over the measured period signals upward rental momentum despite the modest vacancy backdrop.
Schools in Jingili iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Jingili Primary School
T-6 · 235 students
Demographics
The median age of 36 is 4 years below the national figure, but the trajectory is aging with the senior share rising 4.9 points and the working-age share falling 3.5 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents stand at 26%, which is 4.4 points above the national average. Ancestry skews Anglo-Celtic, led by English (546), Irish (215) and Scottish (190). University qualifications at 39.9% are 9.8 points above the national rate, reflecting the professional workforce employed in government and health sectors. Average household size is 3.0, which is 0.5 above national, consistent with the family-oriented detached housing stock and the high share of couples with children at 666 out of 1,458 families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.8%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
2.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Jingili is firmly a detached-house suburb, with 97.8% of dwellings separate houses and just 2.2% apartments, higher than the Darwin-wide mix. Tenure splits 28.1% owned outright, 46.4% under mortgage and 25.5% renting, putting mortgage holders as the largest group. Bedroom distribution is family-sized, with 57.2% three-bedroom and 37.8% four-plus-bedroom dwellings accounting for 95% of stock. The $457,000 median is estimated from rental data for 2025. Weekly rent is $400 and the rent-to-income ratio of 16.9% sits well below the 30% rental stress threshold. Mortgage-to-income of 19.6% is similarly comfortable, making the suburb accessible for working households at the 89.7th income percentile nationally.
Mortgage / mo
$2,015
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,042
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.4%
Unoccupied
40
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
19.5%
Couples, no children
1,458
Total families
Economy & Employment
Public Admin dominates the local workforce at 19.7% (129 workers), followed by Healthcare at 17.7% (116) and Education at 12.3% (81), together forming 49.7% of employment, typical of a Darwin residential suburb near government precincts. Construction accounts for 8.7% and Professional/Tech for 8.4%. By occupation, Professionals (257) and Managers (120) are the top two groups, consistent with the 39.9% university qualification rate, which is above the national average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% and the full-time employment rate is 68.6%, with a labour-force participation rate of 63.9%. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 7 and IEO decile of 7 place Jingili above the median nationally on both advantage and education-occupation measures.
Unemployment
3.5%
Labour Force
1,044
Unemployed
37
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.6%
Part-time
27.0%
Participation
63.9%
Employed
870
Occupations
Top Industries
University
39.9%
Postgraduate
11.8%
Born Overseas
26.0%
Dwellings
591
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high, with 85.4% of residents driving to work, above the national norm, and public transport use at just 2.5%, reflecting Darwin's limited transit network. Walking and cycling account for 5.5%. The suburb scores IRSAD decile 7, placing it in the upper tier nationally for relative advantage, and the rent-to-income ratio of 16.9% means residents face minimal housing cost pressure. Volunteering runs at 23.3%, above the national average, which suggests a civically engaged community. Only 4.3% of residents (75 people) need daily assistance. No schools are recorded within the Jingili boundary in this dataset, so families depend on nearby institutions in adjacent Darwin suburbs. The turnover rate of 23.7% indicates moderate residential mobility, partly driven by the public-sector workforce cycle.
Drive
85.4%
Public Transport
2.5%
Walk / Cycle
5.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.15%/yr
(+3 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth is slow, with a 10-year change of just 1.4% and a forecast annual rate of 0.15%, adding roughly 3 persons per year. The medium forecast projects population rising gradually from 1,951 in 2026 to 1,964 by 2031, a barely perceptible expansion. The suburb is classified as established and not gentrifying, with a gentrification score of 0. The main demographic driver is overseas migration at a net positive 28 per year, offset by internal outflow of 23 per year as NT public-sector workers rotate interstate. Affordability improved from 43.5% in 2011 to 38.4% in 2021, a meaningful 5.1-point improvement, making the suburb more accessible over time relative to incomes. Real income growth was negative at minus 2.5% over the decade, a factor limiting demand-driven price pressure.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+28
Net Internal / yr
-23
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Jingili compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jingili a good suburb to live in?
Jingili rates well on affordability and income. Household income sits at the 89.7th percentile nationally, yet mortgage-to-income is just 19.6% and rent-to-income 16.9%, both well below stress thresholds. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 7 places the suburb above the national median for relative advantage. University qualifications at 39.9% are 9.8 points above the national rate.
What is the median house price in Jingili?
The median house price is $457,000 (estimated from rental data, 2025). Weekly rent averages $400 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,015. At the 89.7th-percentile household income, the mortgage-to-income ratio is just 19.6%, making Jingili notably affordable compared to most capital-city suburbs.
What schools are in Jingili?
No schools are recorded inside the Jingili boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Darwin suburbs. The local adult population is well educated, with university qualifications at 39.9%, which is 9.8 points above the national figure, suggesting the surrounding catchment supports strong educational institutions.
Is Jingili safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Jingili in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 6 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, placing it above the national median on low-disadvantage measures. Only 4.3% of residents (75 people) require daily assistance, and volunteering participation is 23.3%, both consistent with a stable, low-disadvantage community.
Is Jingili good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $400 against a $457,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.6%, higher than many capital-city markets. Rent grew 5.8% over the measured period. The 6.4% vacancy rate is above average, however, and internal migration runs at negative 23 per year as NT public workers rotate out. Net overseas migration of 28 per year provides some offsetting demand support.
How is Jingili's population changing?
Population growth is very slow at 0.15% per year, adding about 3 residents annually. The medium forecast puts population at 1,964 by 2031, up from 1,841 currently. The suburb is on an aging trajectory, with the senior share rising 4.9 points over the decade. Overseas migration at a net positive 28 per year is the primary growth driver, partially offset by internal outflow of 23 per year.
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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