Araluen
NT 870 • Rest of NT
About Araluen
Araluen is a well-established residential suburb of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, located approximately 4 kilometres south of the town centre at an elevation of 593 metres. Home to around 2,670 residents, the suburb takes its name from the Araluen Cultural Precinct, a significant arts and heritage complex on its northern edge. The community is diverse, reflecting Alice Springs' unique outback demographics with a notable mix of Indigenous Australians, government workers, and tourism industry employees.
The suburb is anchored by the Araluen Cultural Precinct, which houses the Araluen Arts Centre, Museum of Central Australia, and the Central Australian Aviation Museum — making it a cultural hub for the entire region. Araluen offers a quiet, family-oriented lifestyle with established homes, local parks, and proximity to the MacDonnell Ranges providing a dramatic desert backdrop. The suburb suits government employees, healthcare workers, and families who appreciate the unique outback lifestyle while requiring access to Alice Springs' services and schools.
Araluen falls under postcode 870 and is governed by Alice Springs Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Namatjira electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 300/301 — Alice Springs CBD via Araluen 10-15 min
- 400/401 — South Alice Springs circuit 15-20 min
Commute to Alice Springs
🛣️ No rail services in Alice Springs; bus services operate Mon-Sat only (no Sunday or public holiday services); most residents drive
Suburban streets designed for driving; Cultural Precinct walkable from nearby homes but most errands require a car
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 145
- 2. New Zealand 136
- 3. United States 82
- 4. England 61
- 5. Philippines 60
- 6. Zimbabwe 48
- 7. South Africa 22
- 8. Sri Lanka 18
- 9. Fiji 14
- 10. Nepal 14
- 11. Canada 9
- 12. France 9
- 13. Germany 8
- 14. China 7
- 15. South Korea 7
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)