East Side (NT)

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According to municipal population updates analysed by Districts alongside fresh address validations since the Census, the suburb of East Side has an estimated population of 3,774 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 676 residents (21.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 3,098 individuals. This change is calculated from the local population of 3,774, which Districts determined using the June 2025 ABS ERP figures and 7 newly confirmed addresses since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 972 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with standard averages evaluated across other Districts locations. The 21.8% expansion in the suburb of East Side since the 2021 census outpaced the national rate of 9.3% and the state average, positioning it as a regional growth leader. This population rise was mostly fueled by international migration, which represented roughly 62.0% of the total demographic gains lately.

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The suburb of East Side possesses a highly qualified workforce, with a strong presence in essential services, a jobless rate of only 0.8%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.1% over the prior year, based on regional statistics compiled by Districts. In March 2026, working residents numbered 2,924, while the unemployment rate remained 5.0% lower than the Regional NT average of 5.9%, and labour participation was exceptionally high at 94.7% compared to 69.9% in Regional NT. Census responses indicate that a modest 5.2% of the workforce operated from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be kept in mind.

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Postcode-level ATO data compiled for the 2023 financial year shows that the suburb of East Side has a median taxpayer income of $69,838 and an average of $78,176. This is elevated on a national scale, comparing to a median of $53,572 and an average of $63,776 across Regional NT. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $76,410 for the median and $85,532 for the average as of March 2026. Census figures show that household, family, and individual incomes are all positioned high nationally, ranging from the 79th to the 92nd percentiles. The data indicates that 34.0% of residents (representing 1,283 individuals) fall within the weekly income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional trend of in this range. A substantial receive weekly earnings over indicating local affluence that supports retail activity. Housing costs consume of income, while solid earnings place residents in the th percentile for disposable funds, and the SEIFA score ranks the area in the th decile.

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Residential structures in the suburb of East Side at the time of the Census consisted of 64.2% standalone houses and 35.9% alternative housing types such as semi-detached properties, units, and other structures, compared to 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings in Regional NT. Home ownership rates were elevated relative to the region, sitting at 20.6%, with remaining homes occupied via mortgages (37.4%) or tenancies (42.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,742 sat above the Regional NT median of $1,733, while weekly rent was recorded at $393, compared to $150 regionally. Nationally, local mortgage costs are below the Australian median of $1,863, while rental rates exceed the national average of $375.

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Family households constitute the majority at 62.9% of local homes, comprising 26.6% couples with offspring, 23.6% couples without offspring, and 11.7% single-parent households. Non-family households account for 37.1% of the total, with single-person homes at 28.4% and group share households at 8.2%. The median household size of 2.5 residents sits below the Regional NT average of 3.1.

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Educational qualification levels in the suburb of East Side are notably high, with 46.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.1% in the SA4 region and 20.1% in the Rest of NT. This gives the area a distinct advantage in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 26.6% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.9% and graduate diplomas at 5.8%. Vocational education is also common, with 26.5% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical credentials, including advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 17.2%.

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Public transport options include 9 operational stops within the suburb of East Side, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 1 distinct routes, which provide a total of 49 passenger journeys weekly. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 222 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting is mostly outward, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 77%, while 11% of residents cycle and 7% walk. Average car ownership is 1.3 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. A low proportion of 5.2% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic restrictions.

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Health indicators show positive trends for residents of the suburb of East Side, with Districts calculations of mortality and chronic conditions aligning with national baselines, showing typical rates of common conditions across different age brackets, and private health insurance coverage is high at roughly 58% of the population (~2,175 individuals), compared to 51.6% in Regional NT.

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The suburb of East Side exhibits higher cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 26.5% of residents born abroad and 18.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 34.6% of the population. The most pronounced religious divergence is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of residents compared to 0.1% across Regional NT.

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With a median age of 34, the suburb of East Side is slightly older than the Regional NT average of 31, but younger than the national median of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of 65 - 74 year-olds (8.1%), while the 15 - 24 cohort is smaller (9.7%) compared to the wider region. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 15.2% to 16.7% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 2.5% to 3.6%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 22.1% to 20.6%. By the age profile in the suburb of East Side is expected to adjust, with the to cohort projected to expand by individuals () from to while the to group is forecast to grow by only (an addition of children).

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East Side currently has an estimated 222 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 155 children aged 0-2 and 104 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 9% by 2041 (to approximately 241 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 372. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 14.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.