Gunn (NT)

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Gunn's population is estimated at around 2,845 as of May 2026, drawing from Districts' evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside newly validated addresses since the Census. Compared to the 2,564 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a growth of 281 residents (11.0%). This adjustment is based on the resident count of 2,845 estimated by Districts through analyzing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and verifying addresses since the Census. Such a population level translates to a density of 1,962 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national locations evaluated by Districts. With an 11.0% expansion rate since the 2021 census, the suburb of Gunn outpaced the national average (9.3%), positioning it as a local growth leader. Natural increase was the main driver of population growth, accounting for approximately 58% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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The suburb of Gunn is home to a qualified workforce with a strong representation of essential services, an unemployment rate of only 1.3%, and an estimated employment growth of 0.9% over the past year, according to Districts' compiled regional statistics. In March 2026, 1,726 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.2% lower than the 3.5% rate in Greater Darwin. Workforce participation is exceptionally high at 79.2% compared to 72.7% across Greater Darwin. Census data indicates that only 3.4% of residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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According to the latest ATO data compiled by Districts for financial year 2023, the suburb of Gunn features very high income levels nationally. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Gunn is $69,196, while the average income is $75,289, compared to $66,956 and $77,199 respectively in Greater Darwin. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $75,707 for the median and $82,374 for the average. Census records show household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Gunn are highly ranked, sitting between the 90th and 91st percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket includes 41.2% of residents (1,172 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the broader region's . Local affluence is prominent, with earning over per week, helping to sustain high-end retail and services. Although high housing costs consume of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the th percentile, and the SEIFA income index places the area in the th decile.

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At the time of the latest Census, housing types in the suburb of Gunn consisted of 97.9% houses and 2.1% other dwellings (such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures), compared to 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings in the Darwin metro area. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Gunn were lower than the Darwin metro average, sitting at 13.2%, while the remaining properties were either under a mortgage (45.5%) or rented (41.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the Darwin metro average at $1,950, whereas the median weekly rent was $480, compared to Darwin metro averages of $2,100 and $385. Globally, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Gunn are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly above the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 81.3%, consisting of 41.1% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 13.6% single parents. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 18.7%, with single-person households at 14.8% and group households at 4.2%. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment in the area presents challenges, as university qualification rates (18.5%) sit significantly below the SA4 regional average of 31.3%. This represents both a hurdle and an opportunity for focused learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational skills are highly prevalent, with 43.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (31.1%).

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Public transport options in the suburb of Gunn include three active stops offering bus services. These stops are served by 13 routes, providing a total of 713 passenger trips per week. Transport links are rated as good, with residents living an average of 287 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb of Gunn, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars remaining the main transit mode at 92%. Dwellings have an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A low 3.4% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era lockdowns.

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Health statistics show positive outcomes for residents of the suburb of Gunn, with Districts' review of mortality and medical conditions indicating results that align closely with national averages. The prevalence of common health problems is quite low across all age brackets, and private health insurance rates are high, covering roughly 57% of the population (~1,607 people).

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The suburb of Gunn exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 21.9% of residents born abroad and 14.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 41.3% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious difference is in Buddhism, which represents 2.1% of the population compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin.

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With a median age of 31, the suburb of Gunn is slightly younger than Greater Darwin's median of 34 and considerably younger than the national median of 38. The age distribution highlights a prominent share of 15 - 24 year-olds (15.1%), while the 65 - 74 age bracket is smaller (3.9%) than in Greater Darwin. Post-2021 Census figures show the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 16.8% to 18.6%, while the 0 to 4 group declined from 8.4% to 6.7%. By 2041, the age structure of the suburb of Gunn is expected to change, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow by people () from to while the + cohort is projected to see no growth (no people).

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Gunn currently has an estimated 190 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 126 children aged 0-2 and 83 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 12% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 193 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 351. Birth rates in the area have averaged 15.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.