Ciccone, NT 0870 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Ciccone is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0870, home to 281 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Alice Springs local government area and roughly 1289 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$240 /wk
Population281
Median age37
Area2.1 km²
To CBD1289 km
LGAAlice Springs

Demographics

Population
281
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$1,375 /week
Median personal income
$820 /week
Median family income
$1,406 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
1.2
Local government area
Alice Springs
Statistical region (SA4)
Northern Territory - Outback
Federal electorate
Lingiari
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$240 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,985
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Yipirinya School Primary · Independent
  • Braitling Primary School Primary · Government
  • Alice Springs School Of The Air Combined · Government
  • St Philip's College Secondary · Independent
  • Alice Springs Language Centre Other · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 24 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Smith Street bus · 237 m
  • Lovegrove Drive bus · 520 m
  • Stuart Highway bus · 931 m
  • Priest Street bus · 991 m
  • Tielkens Ave after Hearne Pl bus · 1031 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 cafés
  • 26 restaurants
  • 4 pubs and bars
  • 64 parks and reserves
  • 1 gym
  • 1 library
  • 6 supermarkets
  • 8 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (36.6°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jun (19.9°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 284 mm
  • Reference station: Alice Springs Airport, 12.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 74.9% of the 557 resolvable premises in Ciccone. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 23.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 74.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 6,868 across the Alice Springs reporting region in the year to Feb 2026 (down 23% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,222 property damage, 2,181 violent offences, 1,299 theft.

Figures cover the whole Alice Springs reporting region — the Northern Territory publishes counts at the regional level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ciccone?

Ciccone (NT 0870) had 281 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Alice Springs local government area.

What is the median rent in Ciccone?

The median advertised rent in Ciccone is $240/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Ciccone?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Ciccone covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Yipirinya School (1.1 km), Braitling Primary School (1.5 km), Alice Springs School Of The Air (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Ciccone?

Ciccone is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (74.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Ciccone?

Across the surrounding area, 6,868 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were property damage (2,222), violent (2,181), theft (1,299). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Ciccone?

In Ciccone, mean daily temperatures range from 13.2°C to 28.9°C and annual rainfall is 284 mm measured at the Alice Springs Airport weather station (12.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Ciccone?

24 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ciccone centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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