Herbert (NT)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census the suburb of Herbert's population is estimated at around 1,800 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 190 people (11.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,610 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,800, estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 50 persons per square kilometer, a level providing ample space per person. the suburb of Herbert's 11.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.3%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors.

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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and trade occupations, with a strong presence in vital service fields, a very low jobless rate of 2.7%, and consistent jobs numbers over the prior year, according to compiled regional indicators. By March 2026, there were 1,036 employed locals, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.7% lower than the 3.5% recorded in Greater Darwin, while workforce participation is standard at 75.1% compared to 72.7% across Greater Darwin. Census records show a modest 4.7% of the workforce operated from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be taken into account.

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Based on the latest postcode level ATO statistics released for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Herbert's median taxpayer income stands at $72,895, with an average figure of $83,765. These figures are among the highest nationwide, compared to a median of $66,956 and an average of $77,199 in Greater Darwin. Adjusted for the Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since the financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $79,754 for the median and $91,647 for the average as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 shows household, family, and individual earnings in Herbert are highly ranked, placing in the 93rd to 94th national percentiles. Income distribution shows that 31.7% of the population (570 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - range, mirroring the broader region where fall into this bracket. Economic capacity is highlighted by the of households earning more than per week, which encourages local retail spending. Residential costs account for of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable income in the th percentile, and the SEIFA economic index places the area in the th decile.

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Residential patterns in Herbert, measured in the most recent Census, show that separate houses make up 98.8% of the housing stock compared to 1.2% for multi-unit dwellings, which contrasts with the Darwin metropolitan split of 63.5% houses and 36.5% other options. The level of outright home ownership stood at 19.3%, which is higher than the Darwin metro average, while the remaining homes were occupied under a mortgage (68.3%) or rented (12.4%). The typical monthly mortgage payment was $2,323, placing it well above the metropolitan median, while typical weekly rent was $460, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,100 and $385. Nationally, mortgage costs in the area are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent is also above the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 80.2%, consisting of couples with children at 45.5%, couples without children at 26.6%, and single parents at 7.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.8%, with single-person households at 15.7% and shared group households at 3.8%. The typical household size of 3.0 people exceeds the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

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The locality presents educational disparities, as university graduation rates (14.2%) sit well under the SA4 regional average of 31.3%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 9.5%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.8%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.9%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 54.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (41.5%).

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An assessment of health markers indicates excellent outcomes across the community, based on localized tracking of mortality and long-term illness, which reveals an exceptionally low occurrence of widespread health issues across all age brackets, while private medical coverage is remarkably common, extending to roughly 60% of the population (1,076 people).

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The local area has a lower level of cultural variety than average, with 87.9% of the population born locally, 91.2% holding citizenship, and 95.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.1% of the population. The most prominent comparative concentration is in Buddhism, which represents 2.4% of residents compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin.

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The typical resident age of 38 years is older than the Greater Darwin median of 34, matching the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 14.8% compared to the Darwin metro area, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 9.2%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 55 to 64 has increased from 12.7% to 14.8%, and the group aged 75 to 84 has risen from 1.0% to 2.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group fell from 17.8% to 15.0%, and children aged 5 to 14 decreased from to . Projections for indicate notable changes in local age groups. The cohort aged to is expected to grow by people (), rising from to . In contrast, population drops are expected in the to and to age brackets.

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Herbert currently has an estimated 127 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 61 children aged 0-2 and 41 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 9% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 0% by 2041 (to approximately 127 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 185. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.