Arumbera
NT 873 • Northern Territory
About Arumbera
Arumbera is an outer suburb of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, located on the traditional Country of the Arrernte people and administered by the Town of Alice Springs council. With a population of 257 residents as of the 2021 Census — slightly down from 268 in 2016 — Arumbera is a modest, sparsely settled locality covering approximately 70 square kilometres of arid Central Australian landscape. The suburb was officially gazetted in 2007 and sits in one of Australia's most geographically and culturally significant desert regions, approximately 1,500 kilometres south of Darwin.
As part of the Alice Springs urban area, Arumbera residents have access to the full range of services and amenities that the town provides, including supermarkets, schools, the Alice Springs Hospital, and cultural attractions such as the Alice Springs Desert Park and Araluen Cultural Precinct. The landscape is characterised by the iconic Red Centre terrain — ancient red-ochre ranges, dry riverbeds, and vast open skies — making it a remarkable setting for those drawn to desert living. Its large area relative to small population reflects the expansive, low-density character of outer Alice Springs, where space and proximity to nature are defining features of local life.
Arumbera falls under postcode 873 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Namatjira electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Alice Springs Bus Network (ASBUS) — Alice Springs Town Centre 20-30 min
Commute to Darwin CBD
🛣️ Alice Springs Town Centre is the main local hub. Air travel is the practical option for interstate connections.
An outer suburb with no local shops; a car is essential, with Alice Springs town centre providing all services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.