Anula

NT 812 • Greater Darwin

2,385
Population (2021)
$53,768
Median Income
1.32 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlySuburbanDefence CommunityTropicalEstablished

About Anula

Anula is a well-established residential suburb located 13 kilometres north-east of Darwin CBD in the Northern Territory. With a population of around 2,385, it sits within the City of Darwin local government area. The suburb covers just 1.3 square kilometres and features a relatively dense, family-oriented layout with tree-lined streets named after notable Territorians.

Anula offers a quiet, suburban lifestyle with easy access to Darwin's northern suburbs amenities. The suburb is home to Anula Primary School and is close to Marrara Sporting Complex, one of Darwin's major recreational hubs. It attracts families and defence personnel due to its proximity to RAAF Base Darwin and Robertson Barracks. Local parks, walking paths, and a strong community atmosphere make it a popular choice for settled residents.

Anula falls under postcode 812 and is governed by Darwin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sanderson electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
812
Urban Area
Anula
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-12.39°, 130.89°
Statistical Area
Greater Darwin
Area
1.32 km²
Elevation
39m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • 4, 10 — Darwin CBD via Casuarina 25-35 min
  • 4 — Casuarina Interchange 10 min

Commute to Darwin CBD

Distance
13 km
By Bus
25-35 min
By Car (Peak)
20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ Darwin has no passenger rail; buses via Casuarina Interchange

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Most errands require a car but local shops and school are accessible on foot

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.5%

57 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,369
Census 2021
2,385
0.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$53,144
Income 2021
$53,768
1.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,592
Born Overseas 595

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 100
  • 2. England 53
  • 3. India 32
  • 4. Thailand 32
  • 5. New Zealand 30
  • 6. Indonesia 22
  • 7. Sri Lanka 21
  • 8. Vietnam 20
  • 9. Greece 18
  • 10. Germany 15

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 695
English 694
Australian Aboriginal 285
Irish 216
Scottish 177
Filipino 138
Chinese 100
German 98
Greek 50
Italian 44

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,144
Both parents born in Australia
748
Both parents born overseas
289
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
42.9%
Christianity
38.3%
Buddhism
4.2%
Islam
1.9%
Hinduism
1.8%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
176 (7.4%)
5-14 years
361 (15.1%)
15-19 years
178 (7.5%)
20-24 years
101 (4.2%)
25-34 years
279 (11.7%)
35-44 years
355 (14.9%)
45-54 years
354 (14.8%)
55-64 years
292 (12.2%)
65-74 years
190 (8.0%)
75-84 years
83 (3.5%)
85+ years
13 (0.5%)

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