Connellan at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
371
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Connellan.
The postcode for Connellan is 0873 (NT).
Connellan (0873) sits in the MacDonnell region of the Northern Territory.
Connellan has roughly 371 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Connellan scores 2/100 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Connellan's population at 371, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
371
Median age
48
Family households
81%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
371
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Connellan.
Local schools for Connellan
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Government School Catchment
Amoonguna School
Sadadeen Primary School
Acacia Hill 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 Connellan.
- What is the Connellan postcode?
- Connellan is in the 0873 postcode, in NT, in the MacDonnell region.
- Where is Connellan?
- Connellan is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0873, in the MacDonnell region.
- What is the average rent in Connellan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Connellan?
- There are 13 schools serving Connellan on this page, including Amoonguna School, Alice Springs Steiner School, Yirara College.
- How walkable is Connellan?
- Connellan has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Connellan?
- Connellan is close to Heavitree Gap Cpa, Amoonguna, Amoonguna, Ross, Kilgariff.
- What is the population of Connellan?
- The population of Connellan is approximately 371 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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