Darwin has a vibrant employment landscape, featuring over 143,000 jobs across various industries. Major sectors driving Darwin's economy include construction and transport, which alone account for approximately 3,384 businesses, as well as retail and hospitality, contributing to…
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Region snapshot
By the numbers
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Region snapshot
Population
148,801
Median age
34 yrs
Jobs in region
143,086
Median weekly rent
$390/wk
Median weekly mortgage
$484/wk
Median household income
$1,377/wk
Region size
3167.7 (Sq Kms)
Largest city
Darwin
Infrastructure
1
Airport
4
Hospitals
1
University
Housing
Industry mix
Population, housing, industry & infrastructure: ABS Census 2021 / regional data.
By the numbers
3,532 new roles this week
Job types
Share of live roles by employment type.
Top employers
Most active employers hiring in-region.
Advertised salary
Which industries pay most in Darwin.
Talent in Darwin
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Virtual Coworker
• Enter job notes and service details into structured excel report templates • Manage data entry and invoice updates within Xero (no full bookkeeping required) • Assist with scheduling jobs and appointments via Google…
Goodstart
Role: Casual Educator Location: Darwin – NT Centre: Goodstart Darwin Airport Employment Type: Casual Pay: $35.44 - $37.81 P/h + Super Find your fit with Goodstart Choose your hours and where you work Find your fit, th…
Altius Group
Description Get to know PeopleSense by Altius PeopleSense by Altius, a subsidiary of Altius Group, has been in operation since 1998. PeopleSense provide psychological services to a range of clients in business, govern…
Compass Group
Salary: $120,000 -130,000 + Superannuation FIFO from Darwin/Alice Springs/Perth/Brisbane in a 8/6 roster Have the opportunities for long term career growth in culinary, site and operations management Access to on‑site…
Sentio Recruit
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RPN2) - Melbourne, Victoria Permanent Full-Time | $86K - $107K + penalties About the Opportunity Are you a values-driven Registered Psychiatric Nurse ready to build upon your post-regis…
Northern Land Council
Location: Darwin Status: Full-time Ongoing Help turn Traditional Owners' Sea Country priorities into practical strategies, strong partnerships and lasting outcomes across the NLC region. About the Role: The Northern L…
Living & working
A closer look at the people, housing, jobs, industry and services that shape Darwin.
The total number of jobs in Darwin is approximately 143,086, with a median weekly personal income of $1,120, providing a favourable job-to-population ratio.
Darwin has around 53,503 households, with an average size of three. Housing types range from separate houses to apartments, with average weekly rents at approximately $390 and mortgages at $484.
The population of Darwin is approximately 148,801, with a median age of 34. The working age group (15-64) comprises about 104,295 individuals, including 14,539 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents.
Darwin is home to over 11,500 businesses, with key industries including construction and transport, as well as retail and hospitality, reflecting a diverse business landscape.
Darwin has various essential services, with four hospitals, one university, and a single airport meeting the territory's needs and supporting residents' lifestyles.
