Ross at a glance
Median house
$767,500
Median unit
$365,040
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
806
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Ross.
The postcode for Ross is 0873 (NT).
The median house price in Ross is $767,500.
Ross (0873) sits in the MacDonnell region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $767,500, above the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Ross has roughly 806 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ross 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ross's population at 806, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
806
Median age
39
Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $767,500 on a typical sale, above the the Northern Territory median. Units come in around $365,040, roughly 52% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $154,000. Prices sit above the the Northern Territory median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$767,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $365,040.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
$767,500
$365,040
806
Median age: 39
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.69% (median rent $250/wk against a $767,500 price tag). Units yield 4.27% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 39% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.69%
Based on $767,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.27%
Based on $365,040 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202655%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
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 Ross.
Local schools for Ross
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 Ross.
- What is the median house price in Ross?
- The median house price in Ross, NT 0873 is $767,500. The median unit price is $365,040.
- What is the Ross postcode?
- Ross is in the 0873 postcode, in NT, in the MacDonnell region.
- Where is Ross?
- Ross is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0873, in the MacDonnell region.
- What is the average rent in Ross?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Ross?
- There are 16 schools serving Ross on this page, including Alice Springs Steiner School, Yirara College, Amoonguna School.
- How walkable is Ross?
- Ross has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ross?
- Ross is close to Kilgariff, Mount Johns, Connellan, Heavitree Gap Cpa, Amoonguna.
- What is the population of Ross?
- The population of Ross is approximately 806 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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