Zuccoli (NT)

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According to ABS demographic updates and quarterly address data verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Zuccoli has an estimated resident count of 6,316 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 2,185 people (52.9%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 4,131 individuals. The estimate is based on the 6,314 residents calculated by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 and 502 newly validated addresses post-Census. The suburb's density stands at 1,219 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for locations analyzed nationally by Districts. The suburb of Zuccoli outpaced both the national average (9.3%) and the wider territory, emerging as a regional growth leader. This expansion was mostly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 67.0% of the total demographic gains, though natural increase and overseas arrivals also made positive contributions.

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Based on localized datasets, the suburb of Zuccoli has an educated workforce, strong representation in key service sectors, a jobless rate of just 1.0%, and an estimated annual job growth of 2.3%. As of March 2026, 3,854 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.5% lower than the 3.5% recorded in Greater Darwin. Workforce participation is exceptionally high at 82.2%, compared to 72.7% across Greater Darwin. Census records indicate only 3.7% of employed residents worked from home, though this may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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Tax data compiled for the 2023 financial year indicates that personal earnings in the suburb of Zuccoli are substantially higher than the national median. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $73,099 and an average of $78,678, compared to $66,956 and $77,199 in Greater Darwin. Adjusting for a 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $79,978 for the median and $86,082 for the average. Census data places household, family, and personal incomes in the 93rd to 95th percentiles nationwide. The largest income bracket is weekly earnings of $1,500 - 2,999, representing 46.1% of households (2,911 residents), which aligns with the recorded regionally. The suburb displays high affluence, with of households earning weekly incomes above which supports high-end retail. While high housing costs absorb of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the st percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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Census data shows that the residential mix in the suburb of Zuccoli consists of 95.9% standalone houses and 4.1% other dwellings, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings in Greater Darwin. Home ownership without debt stands at 2.3%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (72.5%) or rented (25.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,271 is higher than the Greater Darwin median of $2,100, while the median weekly rent of $550 is higher than the regional median of $385. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Zuccoli are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.

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Families make up 82.4% of households, consisting of couples with children (49.8%), couples without children (22.6%), and single-parent households (8.7%). Non-family households comprise 17.6%, with single-person households at 14.5% and shared households at 3.0%. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

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The local educational profile is distinct, with 28.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, exceeding the SA3 average of 21.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 18.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (29.0%).

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The suburb of Zuccoli contains 7 active public transport stops, serviced by a mix of buses. Residents are served by 26 distinct routes, which provide a combined total of 1,180 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as good, with dwellings averaging 276 meters from the nearest stop. Commuters mostly travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per household, which is above the regional average. Census data from 2021 indicates that 3.7% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators show strong performance in the suburb of Zuccoli, with low mortality rates and a low rate of chronic illnesses across age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, held by approximately 58% of the population (~3,653 people).

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The suburb of Zuccoli has notable cultural diversity, with 35.7% of residents born overseas and 32.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 49.1% of the population. Hinduism shows a high relative concentration at 5.6% of residents, compared to 4.2% across Greater Darwin.

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The median age of 29 in the suburb of Zuccoli is younger than the Greater Darwin median of 34 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Darwin, the 35 - 44 cohort is highly represented at 20.9% of the population, while the 55 - 64 age bracket is lower at 3.7%. The local concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 is higher than the national average of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate that the 45 to 54 cohort has increased from 8.7% to 11.0% and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 13.2% to 14.7%. Meanwhile, the to age bracket declined from to and the to group fell from to . Looking ahead to the to cohort is projected to grow by , adding residents to reach .

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Zuccoli currently has an estimated 600 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 341 children aged 0-2 and 226 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 23% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 12% by 2041 (to approximately 671 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 817. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 19.9 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.