Laverton

Burt Plain

NT0872

Burt Plain at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

230

Median age 34

The brief

What to know about Burt Plain.

Burt Plain (0872) sits in the Laverton region of the Northern Territory.

Burt Plain has roughly 230 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Burt Plain scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 36°C (hot), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Alice Springs Airport station, 11.6km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Burt Plain's population at 230, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (13% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 43% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

230

Median age

34

Family households

67%

Lone person

43%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$75/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$25/wk

Owner occupied

13%

Renter occupied

49%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

230

Median age: 34

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Burt Plain.

Local schools for Burt Plain

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Government School Catchment

Braitling Primary School

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Alice Springs School Of The Air

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Ross Park Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

302 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

36.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.7°C

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Weather data from BOM station Alice Springs Airport (12 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Burt Plain.

What is the Burt Plain postcode?
Burt Plain is in the 0872 postcode, in NT, in the Laverton region.
What is the average rent in Burt Plain?
The median weekly rent for houses is $75, for units it's $25.
What schools are in Burt Plain?
There are 13 schools serving Burt Plain on this page, including Braitling Primary School, Alice Springs School Of The Air, Ross Park Primary School.
How walkable is Burt Plain?
Burt Plain has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Burt Plain?
Burt Plain is close to Irlpme, Braitling, Stuart, East Side, Ciccone.
What is the population of Burt Plain?
Burt Plain has approximately 230 residents. The median age is 34.

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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