Alice Springs, Australia

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

25,186 Population 438/sq mi density

1,913 ft Elevation 583 meters

71°F Avg Temperature 22°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$32,178 median income, 6.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$176,400 home value, $882/mo rent

Alice Springs, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$32,178

57% below

$32,178 per capita

Home Value

$176,400

37% below

Median Rent

$882/mo

24% below

Unemployment

6.9%

92% above

Avg Temperature

71°F

345 sunny days/yr

Is Alice Springs a Good Place to Live?

3.1 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alice Springs residents earn a median household income of $32,178 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,178. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,393 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alice Springs is $176,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $882/month.

Climate & Weather

Alice Springs has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population25,186

Median Age37.0 yrs

Density438/mi²

Foreign Born41.1%

Economy

C+

Median Income$32,178

Per Capita$32,178

Unemployment6.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$619

Housing

B+

Home Value$176,400

Rent$882

Ownership26.4%

Housing Units10,074

Climate

Avg Temp71°F

Sunny Days345/yr

Rain15.7 in/yr

Elevation1,913 ft

Did You Know?

Alice Springs was founded in 1872.

41.1% of residents are foreign-born.