Jay Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
14.7k
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Jay Creek.
The postcode for Jay Creek is 0872 (NT).
Jay Creek (0872) sits in the Laverton region of the Northern Territory.
Jay Creek has roughly 14,676 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Jay Creek 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 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jay Creek's population at 14,676, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
14,676
Median age
29
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$64/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
14,676
Median age: 29
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Jay Creek.
Local schools for Jay Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Larapinta Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Araluen Christian 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 Jay Creek.
- What is the Jay Creek postcode?
- Jay Creek is in the 0872 postcode, in NT, in the Laverton region.
- Where is Jay Creek?
- Jay Creek is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0872, in the Laverton region.
- What is the average rent in Jay Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $75, for units it's $64.
- What schools are in Jay Creek?
- There are 2 schools serving Jay Creek on this page, including Larapinta Primary School, Araluen Christian College.
- How walkable is Jay Creek?
- Jay Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Jay Creek?
- Jay Creek is close to White Gums, Ilparpa, Hugh, Larapinta, Arumbera.
- What is the population of Jay Creek?
- The population of Jay Creek is approximately 14,676 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
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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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