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Alice Springs city centre, Australia

Northern Territory · Australia

Alice Springs city centre is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 639. Elevation: 1,909 ft (582 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.4 /5.0
A Great
639 Population 11/sq mi density
1,909 ft Elevation 582 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
15.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Darwin Timezone
$65,058 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,400 home value, $882/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population639
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density11/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,058
Per Capita$65,058
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,400
Rent$882
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units256

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation1,909 ft (582 m)
Population639
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation1,909 ft (582 m)
Coordinates-23.6970°, 133.8818°
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNorthern Territory
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation15.7 inches (398 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$65,058
Median Age37.5 years

About Alice Springs city centre

Alice Springs city centre is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 639. The city sits at an elevation of 1,909 feet (582 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.

Alice Springs city centre has a population of 639 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 57.5 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

639
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below Australia avg
57.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alice Springs city centre vs Australia Average

The median household income in Alice Springs city centre is $65,058, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,251, 13% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 61 business establishments.

Income: Alice Springs city centre vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$65,058
13% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$65,058
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Alice Springs city centre is $176,400, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $882 (24% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 256 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,400
37% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$882
24% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units256

Property Tax

Climate in Alice Springs city centre

Alice Springs city centre has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (29.7°C), the coldest is Jul (12.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 269 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.7°C / 85°F 22.3° / 37.1° 48.8
Feb 28.4°C / 83°F 21.1° / 35.8° 41.5
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 17.9° / 33.4° 19.4
Apr 21.1°C / 70°F 12.9° / 29.3° 20.4
May 15.8°C / 60°F 8° / 23.6° 16.2
Jun 12.4°C / 54°F 4.7° / 20.1° 10.1
Jul 12.3°C / 54°F 3.9° / 20.7° 12.6
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 5.7° / 23.5° 3.7
Sep 20°C / 68°F 11.2° / 28.8° 5.9
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 14.9° / 32° 19.0
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 18.3° / 34.4° 32.9
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 20.7° / 35.7° 38.3
Alice Springs city centre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,909 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above Australia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,909 ft (582 m)
Area57.5 sq mi (149.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-23.6970°N, 133.8818°W
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.89"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Jun 16, 1998.

Jun 16, 1998 61 km E of Ross, Australia M3.6 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
February 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Wettest
March 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
July 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.6 in

Alice Springs city centre has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in July to 83°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Alice Springs city centre

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Philip's College — — — —
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Bath Street Campus — — — —
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Radio Stations near Alice Springs city centre

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Alice Springs city centre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Central Australian Aviation Museum
Museum of Central Australia
Museum of Central Australia
Museum of Central Australia
Museum of Central Australia & Strehlow Research Center
National Road Transport Hall of Fame
Old Ghan Museum
Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility
RSL Club and War Museum
The Old Courthouse

Libraries in Alice Springs city centre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alice Springs Library0.0

Hotels in Alice Springs city centre

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bond Spring Outback Retreat

Restaurants in Alice Springs city centre

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gallipoli Bistro
Uncles Tavern

Cafes in Alice Springs city centre

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RFDS Cafe

Veterinaries in Alice Springs city centre

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Alice Springs Veterinary Hospital

Train Stations in Alice Springs city centre

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alice Springs

Gas Stations in Alice Springs city centre

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
BP
EG Australia

Banks in Alice Springs city centre

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Alice Springs city centre

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yeperenye Shopping Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Alice Springs city centre

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Alice Springs city centre

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alice Springs AirportASPMedium Airport
Allambie Airport—Small Airport
Amburla Airport—Small Airport
Bond Springs Airport—Small Airport
Deep Well Airport—Small Airport
Gemtree Caravan Park Airstrip—Small Airport
Hamilton Downs Airstrip—Small Airport
Orange Creek Airstrip—Small Airport
Ross River Airport—Small Airport
Santa Teresa Airport—Small Airport
The Garden Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Alice Springs city centre

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Alice Springs Post Shop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alice Springs city centre

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church of the Ascension
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Darwin

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alice Springs city centre

What is the population of Alice Springs city centre?

Alice Springs city centre has a population of 639 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 57.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.

Is Alice Springs city centre expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,058, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $176,400 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $882 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Alice Springs city centre?

Alice Springs city centre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches.

How is the job market in Alice Springs city centre?

Alice Springs city centre has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,251. There are 61 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Alice Springs city centre?

The median home value in Alice Springs city centre is $176,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $882. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

Nearby Cities

Alice Springs 25,186 pop · 0.1 mi East Side 2,947 pop · 0.8 mi The Gap 2,270 pop · 1.2 mi Sadadeen 2,101 pop · 1.3 mi Gillen 4,201 pop · 1.3 mi Desert Springs 1,950 pop · 1.3 mi Braitling 3,023 pop · 1.4 mi Araluen 2,820 pop · 1.8 mi Larapinta 2,159 pop · 3.2 mi Ross 1,571 pop · 3.5 mi
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