Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Alice Springs NT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Alice Springs, Northern Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Alice Springs NT is 231 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alice Springs is $952 per week ($49,504 per year). Median rent in Alice Springs is $313 per week ($1,356 per month). Alice Springs has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Alice Springs has a population density of 172.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Alice Springs is India. The most common religion is No Religion (27% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alice Springs is $2,000.

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Alice Springs Population

residents (Census 2021)

Alice Springs Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$952/wk

$49,504 per year

#1593 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$313/wk

$1,356 per month

#4302 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 1 per bedroom

Alice Springs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.7% (139) Female 40.3% (94)

Population Density

172.2

people per km²

231 people · 1.3 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,159

Family income/wk

Alice Springs Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Alice Springs Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.1% 8 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.9% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Alice Springs Country of Birth

Australia

75.3%

India

16.9%

Bangladesh

3.9%

England

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Alice Springs Religion

No Religion

27.3%

Not stated

20.5%

Catholic

19.0%

Lutheran

11.7%

Other Religions Tot

5.9%

Hinduism

5.9%

Islam

5.4%

Anglican

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alice Springs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

10.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Alice Springs Languages Spoken at Home

Other

31.1%

Australian Indigenous

21.3%

IAL Nepali

13.1%

IAL Punjabi

13.1%

Malayalam

11.5%

German

4.9%

Bengali

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Alice Springs Employment

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Employed full-time

48.6% 86 people

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Employed part-time

15.8% 28 people

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Unemployed

6.8% 12 people

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Not in labour force

28.8% 51 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Alice Springs Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.8%

Bachelor Degree

20.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.3%

Postgraduate Degree

17.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Alice Springs Occupation

Professionals

28.6%

Managers

20.2%

Clerical & Administrative

17.9%

Community & Personal Service

13.1%

Sales Workers

13.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Alice Springs Field of Study

Management & Commerce

35.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

18.3%

Society & Culture

17.1%

Health

12.2%

Engineering

9.8%

Information Technology

3.7%

Creative Arts

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Alice Springs Dwelling Types

Separate house

69.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Alice Springs Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

24.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.2%

$4,000+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Alice Springs Marital Status

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Married

33.8% 73

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Separated

6.0% 13

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Divorced

6.9% 15

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Widowed

1.9% 4

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Never married

51.4% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alice Springs Ancestry

Other

20.9%

English

20.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

18.7%

Australian

10.4%

Irish

7.4%

Indian

5.7%

German

4.3%

Scottish

4.3%

Maori

2.6%

Italian

2.2%

Chinese

1.7%

Vietnamese

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alice Springs School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

38.9%

Secondary — Government

27.8%

Primary — Government

16.7%

Primary — Catholic

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Alice Springs Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.2% 20

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No need for assistance

94.8% 364

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Alice Springs Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.3% 24

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Not a volunteer

85.7% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alice Springs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Alice Springs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

49.1%

Walked only

34.9%

Bicycle

4.7%

Did not go to work

4.7%

Taxi/Rideshare

3.8%

Car (passenger)

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Alice Springs Car Ownership

0 vehicles

23.4%

1 vehicle

54.5%

2 vehicles

14.3%

3 vehicles

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Alice Springs Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

33.3%

2 bedrooms

39.4%

3 bedrooms

15.2%

4 bedrooms

6.1%

6+ bedrooms

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Alice Springs Population Mobility

42.6%

moved in the last year

71.4%

moved in the last 5 years

7.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Alice Springs Indigenous Population

21.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

312

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alice Springs Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Alice Springs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.6%

$150-$299/wk

8.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,500+/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Alice Springs Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.3%

Couple — no children

41.8%

One parent — children under 15

5.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

Couple — no children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Alice Springs Military Service

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Previously served

1.8% 3

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Never served

98.2% 164

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Alice Springs Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

4.7% 8

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Did not provide

95.3% 164

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alice Springs Children Ever Born

No children

77.2%

1 child

7.0%

2 children

8.8%

3 children

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Alice Springs When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Alice Springs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.2%

5–14 hours

24.0%

15–29 hours

7.8%

30+ hours

6.7%

Did not do domestic work

40.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Alice Springs Household Size

1 person

54.9%

2 persons

19.5%

3 persons

17.1%

4 persons

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Alice Springs Where Residents Moved From

Same address

112

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Alice Springs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

62.5%

Intact family — other children present

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Alice Springs Schools

schools nearby

government

905

avg ICSEA score

3,919

total students

Ross Park Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 413 students

1040

ICSEA

St Philip's College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 502 students

1031

ICSEA

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College Catholic

Combined · T-12 · 823 students

1028

ICSEA

Alice Springs School Of The Air Government

Combined · T-9 · 77 students

1025

ICSEA

Araluen Christian College Independent

Combined · T-10 · 104 students

997

ICSEA

Bradshaw Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 381 students

918

ICSEA

Braitling Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 218 students

911

ICSEA

Centralian Senior College Government

Secondary · 10-12 · 351 students

879

ICSEA

Centralian Middle School Government

Secondary · 7-9 · 338 students

816

ICSEA

Gillen Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 230 students

807

ICSEA

Sadadeen Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 118 students

793

ICSEA

Acacia Hill School Government

Combined · T-12 · 96 students

789

ICSEA

Yipirinya School Independent

Combined · T-10 · 186 students

729

ICSEA

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College - Bath Street Campus Catholic

Primary

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College - Sadadeen Road Campus Catholic

Secondary

Showing 15 of 17 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Alice Springs Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,463/wk

Median Rent $313/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Alice Springs

Your weekly income

≈ $6,340/month

Median rent $313/wk

Left after rent $1,150/wk

Rent share 21.4%

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Income: $851/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $18/wk

Alice Springs vs State & National Average

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Pop: 116 Income: $596/wk Rent: $90/wk

Wilton (NT)

Pop: 118 Income: $248/wk Rent: $73/wk

Florina

Pop: 118 Income: $1,375/wk Rent: $277/wk

Flynn (NT)

Pop: 119 Income: $309/wk Rent: $90/wk

Kunparrka

Pop: 121 Income: $225/wk Rent: $62/wk

Pigeon Hole

Pop: 121 Income: $267/wk Rent: $90/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alice Springs

What is the population of Alice Springs NT?

The population of Alice Springs NT is 231 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 172.2 people per km².Alice Springs is ranked #6,593 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Alice Springs?

The median personal income in Alice Springs NT is $952 per week, or $49,504 per year.The median household income is $1,463 per week.Family income is $2,159 per week.Alice Springs is ranked #1,593 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Alice Springs?

Median rent in Alice Springs NT is $313 per week ($1,356 per month).Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Alice Springs ranks #4,302 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Alice Springs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alice Springs NT is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alice Springs?

The median age in Alice Springs NT is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alice Springs a good suburb to live in?

Alice Springs is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 231.The median income is $952/wk, which is above the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 70005. All dollar figures in AUD.