Ilparpa, NT 0873 — Suburb Profile

In short

Ilparpa is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0873, home to 542 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the MacDonnell local government area and roughly 1295 km from the Darwin CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$260 /wk

Population542

Median age43

Area28.9 km²

To CBD1295 km

LGAAlice Springs

Demographics

Population: 542
Median age: 43 years
Median household income: $2,048 /week
Median personal income: $1,092 /week
Median family income: $2,403 /week
Average household size: 2.6
Persons per bedroom: 0.9
Local government area: Alice Springs
Statistical region (SA4): Northern Territory - Outback
Federal electorate: Lingiari

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $260 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $2,383
Rent share of household income: 13%

Schools

Yirara College Secondary · Independent
Araluen Christian College Primary · Government
Living Waters Lutheran School Primary · Independent

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

1 park or reserve

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, 6.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 65.5% of the 87 resolvable premises in Ilparpa. 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.

Fibre to the Premises: 28.7%
Fibre to the Node: 5.7%
Sky Muster (Satellite): 65.5%

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.

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.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ilparpa?

Ilparpa (NT 0873) had 542 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Alice Springs local government area.

What is the median rent in Ilparpa?

The median advertised rent in Ilparpa is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Ilparpa?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Ilparpa covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Yirara College (5.4 km), Araluen Christian College (6.2 km), Living Waters Lutheran School (6.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Ilparpa?

Ilparpa is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (65.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Ilparpa?

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 Ilparpa?

In Ilparpa, 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 (6.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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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