Araluen, Australia

Northern Territory · Australia

Araluen is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 2,673. Elevation: 1,988 ft (606 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,673 Population 2,756/sq mi density
1,988 ft Elevation 606 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
15.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Darwin Timezone

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About Araluen

Araluen is a suburb of the town of Alice Springs, in the Northern Territory, Australia. It is on the western side of the town, which lies on the traditional country of the Arrernte people.

People

Population2,673
Density2,756/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation1,988 ft (606 m)
Population2,673
Population Density2,756 / sq mi
Elevation1,988 ft (606 m)
Coordinates-23.6960°, 133.8540°
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)

About Araluen

Araluen is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 2,673. The city sits at an elevation of 1,988 feet (606 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.

Climate in Araluen

Araluen 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
Araluen 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. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,988 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)

Geography

Elevation1,988 ft (606 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density2,756/sq mi
Coordinates23.6960°S, 133.8540°E
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 66 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

Araluen 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 Araluen

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yipirinya School - - - -
Araluen Christian College - - - -
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Museums in Araluen

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 Araluen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alice Springs Library0.0

Gas Stations in Araluen

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Araluen

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Airports Near Araluen

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

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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What is the population of Araluen?

Araluen has a population of 2,673 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,756 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Araluen?

Araluen 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. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches.

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