Arumbera NT 0873
Arumbera is a suburb in Northern Territory, 1,521 km from Darwin CBD, around 16 hours 30 minutes by car. Population is 257; the median age is 38 and the median household income is $43,056 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The suburb fell 4.1% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $100 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $845. 1 school sits within the suburb boundary, and walkability is low.
This suburb is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 257. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Crime in the Alice Springs area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Arumbera alone. NT Police publish by town and district, not by suburb, and recent months can take several months to settle.
| Type | Count | Per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| All offences | 5,811 | 188.2 |
| Assault | 1,898 | 61.5 |
| Domestic violence assault | 1,304 | 42.2 |
| Sexual offences | 105 | 3.4 |
| House burglary | 493 | 16.0 |
| Commercial burglary | 135 | 4.4 |
| Theft | 1,229 | 39.8 |
| Property damage | 1,645 | 53.3 |
| Robbery and extortion | 68 | 2.2 |
| Endangering people | 236 | 7.6 |
Rates use the Alice Springs area’s 30,875 residents. The latest month is preliminary and may be revised.
Schools
One school serves Arumbera, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 190 students in one school (avg 190)
Secondary
Walkability
Arumbera is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Arumbera.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 2.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 1.3 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.8 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 0 min
- Span of service
- 10.5 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Arumbera.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 7%
- Premises covered
- 15
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Alice Springs: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Arumbera is home to 257 residents, with a median age of 38, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $43,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
257
Median Age
38
Median Household Income
$43,056/yr
Census Median Rent
$100/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$845/mo
Avg Household Size
2.9
Median Personal Income
$16,536/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
9.4%
Total Dwellings
64
Owner-Occupier Rate
20.6%
Houses
59.4%
Rental Stress
12.1%
Mortgage Stress
23.6%
Work From Home
0.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
24 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 8 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 50 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 92.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 39.7%
- Employment Rate
- 24.8%
- Completed Year 12
- 17.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,106 a year through Alice Springs based on 2026 figures.
Building Approvals: Alice Springs
In the year to August 2026, 30 new dwellings were approved across Alice Springs. That mix is 16 houses and 14 units. Approvals are up 25.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Alice Springs Airport, 7.7 kmDry climate — very hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 558 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Annual rainfall
- 285 mm
- 28 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 36.6°C
- 111 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 4.5°C
- 15 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 0873, 5 of 1,491 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.1% (32 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.5%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 0873, 197 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.9 MW have been installed since 2001, against 919 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 20 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$50,000 for new homes.
Administered as the HomeGrown Territory Grant. Established-home buyers may also be eligible for the separate BuildBonus Grant.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Marion Scrymgour Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marion Scrymgour | 58.1% | 41.9% | +6.5 |
| 2022 | Marion Scrymgour | 51.0% | 49.0% | +4.5 |
| 2019 | Warren Snowdon | 55.5% | 44.5% | +2.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Bill Yan Country Liberal
Next state election: 26 August 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bill Yan CLP | 61.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Northern Territory Electoral Commission.
Looking at a specific address in Arumbera?
Every figure above is a suburb average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 257 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Arumbera
Is Arumbera a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Arumbera.
What is the population of Arumbera?
Arumbera, NT had a population of 257 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Arumbera, NT?
The postcode for Arumbera, NT is 0873.
How far is Arumbera from Darwin?
Arumbera is 1,521 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 992 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Arumbera?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Arumbera was $43,056 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Arumbera?
There are too few current rental listings in Arumbera for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $100, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Arumbera?
The median age of residents in Arumbera was 38 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Arumbera?
There is 1 school inside the Arumbera boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
What is the weather like in Arumbera?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Arumbera, Alice Springs Airport (7.7 km away), summer days average 36.6°C, winter nights 4.5°C, 285 mm of rain a year over 28 rainy days, and 111 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Arumbera?
First-home buyers in NT may be eligible for $50,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by Territory Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Arumbera belong to?
Arumbera sits within the Alice Springs local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Arumbera?
The average residential rates bill through Alice Springs is $2,106 a year (2026). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Arumbera?
Across Alice Springs, 30 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 25.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Arumbera in?
Arumbera sits within the federal Division of Lingiari, currently held by Marion Scrymgour (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2026–27
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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