White Gums at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
182
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about White Gums.
The postcode for White Gums is 0870 (NT).
White Gums (0870) sits in the Alice Springs region of the Northern Territory.
White Gums has roughly 182 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.
White Gums 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, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put White Gums's population at 182, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
182
Median age
47
Family households
75%
Lone person
34%
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)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
182
Median age: 47
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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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in White Gums.
Local schools for White Gums
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Larapinta Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Araluen Christian College
Yirara 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 White Gums.
- What is the White Gums postcode?
- White Gums is in the 0870 postcode, in NT, in the Alice Springs region.
- Where is White Gums?
- White Gums is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0870, in the Alice Springs region.
- What is the average rent in White Gums?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in White Gums?
- There are 3 schools serving White Gums on this page, including Larapinta Primary School, Araluen Christian College, Yirara College.
- How walkable is White Gums?
- White Gums has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near White Gums?
- White Gums is close to Ilparpa, Larapinta, Arumbera, Hugh, Flynn.
- What is the population of White Gums?
- The population of White Gums is approximately 182 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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