East Side

East Side is a growing suburb in NT with 6,544 residents.

SA2 code: 702011046
State: NT

Population

6,544

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+11.8%

3yr: +6.4% · 10yr: +19.2%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$360/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$2,042/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — East Side (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +6.4%5yr: +11.8%10yr: +19.2%Total: +12.2%

Population grew from 5,831 to 6,544 over 24 years, averaging 0.5% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 10.4%

Predominantly detached houses (62.1%), mixed tenure (53% own or mortgage), built for families (47% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 62%

Townhouses 33%

1,188 houses630 townhouses95 apartments

Tenure

Owned 16%

Mortgage 38%

Renting 47%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

173 (9.1%)

2 bed

430 (22.7%)

3 bed

887 (46.9%)

4 bed

330 (17.5%)

5 bed

62 (3.3%)

6+ bed

9 (0.5%)

East Side

Population over time — East Side (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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