This report discusses area demographics and projections for population growth for the
respective catchment areas for these services over the next ten years. This analysis
will be used as a basis for identifying the future health, welfare, mental health and
dental facility requirements of Darwin; specifically
• DCCC Catchment Area (Darwin Southern Suburbs, Coconut Grove and Nightcliff;
• Outpatient Mental Health (the Darwin Urban area); and
• Dental Service ( Southern Suburbs).
The analysis can then be used as the basis for determining the feasibility of co-locating
the required facilities at the proposed site in Parap.