Stuart Park (NT)

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Based on statistical assessments of official demographic updates and fresh postal points confirmed by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Stuart Park is inhabited by approximately 4,674 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 573 residents (14.0%) from the 2021 Census, when 4,101 people were recorded. This variance is calculated from a total of 4,674 occupants, modeled by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP publication from June 2025 and 4 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such occupancy levels yield a density of 2,832 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quarter of Australian markets evaluated. The 14.0% expansion recorded since the 2021 census outperformed the national average (9.3%) and the state benchmark, ranking the locality as a regional growth leader. Incoming international migrants supplied the bulk of these gains, accounting for roughly 75.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

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A large proportion of the workforce in the suburb of Stuart Park holds tertiary credentials, with significant employment in essential service categories, an unemployment rate of only 1.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.0% over the last year, derived from statistical region monitoring. As of March 2026, there are 3,198 employed residents. The local unemployment level is 1.9% below the Greater Darwin rate of 3.5%, and labor force participation is exceptionally high at 79.2% compared to 72.7% across Greater Darwin. Census data indicates that a minor 4.4% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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The suburb of Stuart Park ranks among the wealthiest areas in Australia based on tax data compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. The median income of local taxpayers is $68,328 and the average income is $84,351, compared to Greater Darwin benchmarks of $66,956 and $77,199 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, current earnings are estimated at approximately $74,758 (median) and $92,288 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Stuart Park placed in the 82nd to 92nd percentiles nationwide. The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 is the largest, containing 41.3% of the population ( individuals), which aligns with the metropolitan average of in the same category. Financial strength is also demonstrated by the of households earning more than weekly, which supports local retail and services. Housing expenses consume of household earnings, though high overall income keeps disposable funds in the st percentile, and the local SEIFA index puts the area in the th decile.

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The residential mix in the suburb of Stuart Park at the time of the last Census consisted of 24.9% standalone houses and 75.2% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to a metro Darwin split of 63.5% houses and 36.5% alternative dwellings. The rate of home ownership was lower than the metropolitan average, standing at 14.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (27.2%) or occupied by tenants (58.5%). The median monthly home loan payment was below the Darwin metropolitan average at $1,980, while the median weekly rental cost was $400, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,100 and $385. On a national level, monthly mortgage outlays in the suburb of Stuart Park are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.

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Families comprise 61.7% of all local households, consisting of 23.5% couples with children, 29.6% couples without children, and 6.9% single-parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 38.3% of the community, with single-person households at 27.6% and share houses making up 10.9% of the total. The median household occupancy is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment levels in the suburb of Stuart Park are considerably higher than regional and national figures, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.3% across the Northern Territory and 30.4% nationwide. This high level of education positions local workers well for professional and technical roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 25.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Vocational education is also common, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical certificates, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (20.3%).

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Public transit audits show 12 operational transport stops located within the suburb of Stuart Park, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 32 separate routes, which support a total of 1,472 passenger journeys each week. Local access to transit is high, with residents living an average of 173 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 84% and bicycles used by 3% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home, which is below the metropolitan average. A relatively low 4.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Local health data shows highly favorable outcomes in the suburb of Stuart Park, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, which reveal a very low incidence of common health issues across all demographics. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 60% of the population (2,806 people) compared to 57.8% in Greater Darwin.

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The suburb of Stuart Park displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 32.5% of residents using a non-English language at home and 40.8% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 37.2% of the population. The most notable religious concentration relative to the metropolitan area is Hinduism, which is practiced by 7.6% of local residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Darwin.

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The median age in the suburb of Stuart Park is 34 years, matching the Greater Darwin average of 34 but falling below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider Darwin region, the suburb of Stuart Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (26.6%) and a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (7.3%). The concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national benchmark of 14.6%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 has expanded from 11.8% to 12.9% of the population, while the group aged 5 to 14 has shrunk from 8.8% to 7.3%. Long-term population models project that the age profile of the suburb of Stuart Park will change by with the group aged to expected to grow by people () from to while the group aged to is projected to increase by a modest people ().

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Stuart Park currently has an estimated 224 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 133 children aged 0-2 and 88 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 8% by 2041 (to approximately 242 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 273. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.8 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.