Kilgariff, NT 0873 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Kilgariff is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0873, home to 551 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the MacDonnell local government area and roughly 1295 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$202 /wk
Population551
Median age42
Area10.1 km²
To CBD1295 km
LGAAlice Springs

Demographics

Population
551
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$2,410 /week
Median personal income
$809 /week
Median family income
$3,071 /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
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$202 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,487
Rent share of household income
8%

Schools

  • Alice Springs Steiner School Primary · Independent
  • Yirara College Secondary · Independent
  • Centralian Middle School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Percy Court bus · 509 m
  • Racecourse Stuart Highway bus · 522 m
  • Op Heath Road bus · 546 m
  • Yirara College bus · 899 m
  • Stuart Highway bus · 1336 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 2 parks and reserves

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

Fibre to the Premises serves 57.3% of the 241 resolvable premises in Kilgariff. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 57.3%
  • Fibre to the Node: 41.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.2%

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 Kilgariff?

Kilgariff (NT 0873) had 551 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Alice Springs local government area.

What is the median rent in Kilgariff?

The median advertised rent in Kilgariff is $202/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Kilgariff?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Kilgariff covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Alice Springs Steiner School (1.2 km), Yirara College (1.2 km), Centralian Middle School (5.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Kilgariff?

Kilgariff is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (57.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Kilgariff?

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 Kilgariff?

In Kilgariff, 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.

What public transport options are in Kilgariff?

7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kilgariff 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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