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Anatye

NT 872 • Northern Territory

160
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
45033.88 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteOutbackRuralAboriginal Community

About Anatye

Anatye is a vast remote locality in the Northern Territory, located within the Central Desert Region approximately 1,307 kilometres south of Darwin. Covering an extraordinary 45,034 square kilometres of arid outback landscape, the locality takes its name from the Anatye Aboriginal Land Trust, established in 1991 over land on the Plenty Highway. At the 2021 Census, Anatye had a population of 160 residents, with a significant proportion of community housing reflecting its remote Indigenous community character.

Life in Anatye is shaped by its extreme remoteness and the surrounding pastoral and Aboriginal land trust country. The Plenty Highway provides the main road access through this vast outback region, connecting it to Alice Springs to the west and the Queensland border to the east. Essential services are limited and residents rely on connections to regional centres for healthcare, education, and supplies. The landscape is characteristic of Australia's arid interior — open plains, red earth, and sparse native vegetation stretching to the horizon.

Anatye falls under postcode 872 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Namatjira electorate.

📍 Location

State
Northern Territory
Postcode
872
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Lingiari
State Electorate
Namatjira
Type
Locality
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-21.95°, 131.30°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
45033.88 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Darwin CBD

Distance
1307 km
By Train
No train service to Anatye
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 14–16 hours via Stuart Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 13–14 hours

🛣️ Extremely remote; Plenty Highway is the main road access; Alice Springs is the nearest regional centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

An extremely remote locality with no walkable services; vehicle access via the Plenty Highway is the only practical option

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
160
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anatye known for? +

Anatye is known as the name of an Aboriginal Land Trust established in 1991 over land on the Plenty Highway in the NT Central Desert. The locality encompasses a vast expanse of arid outback country across the Central Desert Region.

How far is Anatye from Darwin? +

Anatye is approximately 1,307 kilometres south of Darwin, a drive of roughly 14 to 16 hours. The nearest major town is Alice Springs, located several hundred kilometres to the west via the Plenty Highway.

Does Anatye have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Anatye. The locality is extremely remote, accessible only by road via the Plenty Highway, and a private vehicle is the only practical means of travel.

What is the population of Anatye? +

According to the 2021 Census, Anatye has a population of 160 people. The locality covers an enormous 45,034 square kilometres, making its population density among the lowest in Australia at around 0.004 people per square kilometre.

Is Anatye a good place to live? +

Anatye is a remote community locality suited to those with strong ties to the land and the Central Desert region. Life here is shaped by the extreme remoteness, desert climate, and connection to Aboriginal land and culture. Access to services requires significant travel to Alice Springs or other regional centres.

What is the postcode for Anatye? +

The postcode for Anatye is 0872, which covers a number of remote localities across the Central Desert Region of the Northern Territory.