Ilparpa at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
542
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Ilparpa.
The postcode for Ilparpa is 0873 (NT).
Ilparpa (0873) sits in the MacDonnell region of the Northern Territory.
Ilparpa has roughly 542 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Ilparpa 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, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ilparpa's population at 542, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
542
Median age
43
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
542
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ilparpa.
Local schools for Ilparpa
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Government School Catchment
Bradshaw Primary School
Larapinta Primary School
Centralian Middle 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 Ilparpa.
- What is the Ilparpa postcode?
- Ilparpa is in the 0873 postcode, in NT, in the MacDonnell region.
- Where is Ilparpa?
- Ilparpa is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0873, in the MacDonnell region.
- What is the average rent in Ilparpa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Ilparpa?
- There are 15 schools serving Ilparpa on this page, including Yirara College, Araluen Christian College, Alice Springs Steiner School.
- How walkable is Ilparpa?
- Ilparpa has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Ilparpa?
- Ilparpa is close to White Gums, Arumbera, Kilgariff, Flynn, Gillen.
- What is the population of Ilparpa?
- The population of Ilparpa is approximately 542 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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