Alice Springs
Desert Springs
Desert Springs 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
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,536
Median age 36
About
Welcome to Desert Springs.
Desert Springs 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)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$383,000
Sales data pending
$275,760
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
1,536
Median age: 36
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20215.30%
Based on $383,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20219.43%
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 202659%
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
1,536
Median age
36
Family households
77%
Lone person
19%
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
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Desert Springs.
Local schools for Desert Springs
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sadadeen Primary School
Acacia Hill School
Centralian Senior College
© 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 Desert Springs.
- What is the median house price in Desert Springs?
- The median house price in Desert Springs, NT 0870 is $383,000. The median unit price is $275,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Desert Springs postcode?
- Desert Springs is in the 0870 postcode, in NT, in the Alice Springs region.
- What is the average rent in Desert Springs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Desert Springs?
- There are 16 schools serving Desert Springs on this page, including Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College, Sadadeen Primary School, Acacia Hill School.
- How walkable is Desert Springs?
- Desert Springs has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Desert Springs?
- Desert Springs is close to Mount Johns, The Gap, Sadadeen, Alice Springs, Alice Springs.
- What is the population of Desert Springs?
- Desert Springs has approximately 1,536 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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