Stuart at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
459
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Stuart.
The postcode for Stuart is 0870 (NT).
Stuart (0870) sits in the Alice Springs region of the Northern Territory.
Stuart has roughly 459 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Stuart 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 Stuart's population at 459, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy (30% own, 66% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
459
Median age
28
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
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)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
30%
Renter occupied
66%
At a deeper level
459
Median age: 28
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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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Stuart.
Local schools for Stuart
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Government School Catchment
Braitling Primary School
Alice Springs School Of The Air
Ross Park 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 Stuart.
- What is the Stuart postcode?
- Stuart is in the 0870 postcode, in NT, in the Alice Springs region.
- Where is Stuart?
- Stuart is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0870, in the Alice Springs region.
- What is the average rent in Stuart?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Stuart?
- There are 15 schools serving Stuart on this page, including Braitling Primary School, Alice Springs School Of The Air, Ross Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Stuart?
- Stuart has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Stuart?
- Stuart is close to Braitling, Ciccone, East Side, Alice Springs, Alice Springs.
- What is the population of Stuart?
- The population of Stuart is approximately 459 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.
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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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