Alice Springs
Gillen
Gillen 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
2
Very car dependent
Population
4,466
Median age 33
About
Welcome to Gillen.
Gillen 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)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
$383,000
Sales data pending
$275,760
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
4,466
Median age: 33
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20215.30%
Based on $383,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20217.54%
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 202657%
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
4,466
Median age
33
Family households
70%
Lone person
23%
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Gillen.
Local schools for Gillen
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Centralian Middle School
Gillen Primary School
Bradshaw 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 Gillen.
- What is the median house price in Gillen?
- The median house price in Gillen, NT 0870 is $383,000. The median unit price is $275,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Gillen postcode?
- Gillen is in the 0870 postcode, in NT, in the Alice Springs region.
- What is the average rent in Gillen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Gillen?
- There are 16 schools serving Gillen on this page, including Centralian Middle School, Gillen Primary School, Bradshaw Primary School.
- How walkable is Gillen?
- Gillen has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Gillen?
- Gillen is close to The Gap, Flynn, Ciccone, Araluen, Alice Springs.
- What is the population of Gillen?
- Gillen has approximately 4,466 residents. The median age is 33.
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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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