Alice Springs
Araluen
Araluen at a glance
Median house
$383,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$275,760
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
2,673
Median age 34
About
Welcome to Araluen.
Araluen is a suburb in Northern Territory.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$383,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $275,760.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
$383,000
Sales data pending
$275,760
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
2,673
Median age: 34
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20215.30%
Based on $383,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20218.30%
Based on $275,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202655%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,673
Median age
34
Family households
72%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
NT Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Alice Springs, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
936
total offences in 2026 across the Alice Springs LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Araluen.
Local schools for Araluen
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bradshaw Primary School
Centralian Middle School
Larapinta Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
36.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Alice Springs Airport (12 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Araluen.
- What is the median house price in Araluen?
- The median house price in Araluen, NT 0870 is $383,000. The median unit price is $275,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Araluen postcode?
- Araluen is in the 0870 postcode, in NT, in the Alice Springs region.
- What is the average rent in Araluen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Araluen?
- There are 15 schools serving Araluen on this page, including Araluen Christian College, Bradshaw Primary School, Centralian Middle School.
- What suburbs are near Araluen?
- Araluen is close to Ciccone, Gillen, Larapinta, Braitling, Alice Springs.
- What is the population of Araluen?
- Araluen has approximately 2,673 residents. The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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