Flynn, NT 0875 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Flynn is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0875, home to 119 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Alice Springs local government area and roughly 1290 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$90 /wk
Population119
Median age30
Area14.5 km²
To CBD1290 km
LGAAlice Springs

Demographics

Population
119
Median age
30 years
Median household income
$819 /week
Median personal income
$309 /week
Median family income
$737 /week
Average household size
3.5
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
$90 /week
Rent share of household income
11%

Schools

  • Araluen Christian College Primary · Government
  • Living Waters Lutheran School Primary · Independent
  • Larapinta Primary School Primary · Government
  • Bradshaw Primary School Primary · Government
  • Yipirinya School Primary · Independent

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Larapinta Drive bus · 1499 m
  • Larapinta Drive - Desert Park bus · 1518 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 restaurant
  • 29 parks and reserves
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 4 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, 11.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 3 resolvable premises in Flynn. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Flynn?

Flynn (NT 0875) had 119 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Alice Springs local government area.

What is the median rent in Flynn?

The median advertised rent in Flynn is $90/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Flynn?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Flynn covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Araluen Christian College (1.4 km), Living Waters Lutheran School (1.8 km), Larapinta Primary School (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Flynn?

Flynn is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Flynn?

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 Flynn?

In Flynn, 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 (11.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Flynn?

5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Flynn centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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