Flynn NT 0875
Flynn sits 1,504 km from Darwin CBD in Northern Territory, around 16 hours 10 minutes by car. Census data records 119 residents with a median age of 30 and a median household income of $42,588 per year. The suburb grew 15.5% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $90 per week. 2 schools sit 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 119. 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 Flynn 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
Two schools serve Flynn, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 104 students in one school (avg 104)
- • Largest: Araluen Christian College (104 students)
Secondary
Combined
Walkability
Flynn is very car-dependent on foot — at 16/100, 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.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Flynn.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 6
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.
Flynn is home to 119 residents, and skews young, with a median age of 30 against the national 38. Median household income runs at $43,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
119
Median Age
30
Median Household Income
$42,588/yr
Census Median Rent
$90/wk
Census Median Mortgage
—
Avg Household Size
3.5
Median Personal Income
$16,068/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
10.0%
Total Dwellings
30
Owner-Occupier Rate
—
Houses
83.3%
Rental Stress
11.0%
Mortgage Stress
—
Work From Home
0.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
21 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 6 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 27 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 98.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 21.8%
- Employment Rate
- 10.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 4.2%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
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, 10.6 kmDry climate — very hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 658 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.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
5 facilities within 5 km- 2.8 kmWaste Treatment and Disposal ServicesTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Chlorine & compounds · Ammonia (total)
- 3.4 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Ammonia (total)
- 3.7 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 3.9 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 4.2 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Toluene (methylbenzene)
EV adoption
In postcode 0875, 3 of 1,261 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.6% (33 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 0875, 183 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.3 MW have been installed since 2001, against 953 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 6 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 Flynn?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Flynn
Is Flynn a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Flynn.
What is the population of Flynn?
Flynn, NT had a population of 119 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Flynn, NT?
The postcode for Flynn, NT is 0875.
How far is Flynn from Darwin?
Flynn is 1,504 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 970 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Flynn?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Flynn was $42,588 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 Flynn?
There are too few current rental listings in Flynn for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $90, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Flynn?
The median age of residents in Flynn was 30 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Flynn?
There are 2 schools inside the Flynn boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
Is Flynn walkable?
Flynn scores 16/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Flynn?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Flynn, Alice Springs Airport (10.6 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 Flynn?
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 Flynn belong to?
Flynn 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 Flynn?
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 Flynn?
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 Flynn in?
Flynn 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
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- 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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