East Side

NT 870 • Rest of NT

3,098
Population (2021)
$63,804
Median Income
3.83 km²
Area
584m
Elevation

About East Side

East Side is a well-established, sought-after suburb in Northern Territory, located within the Alice Springs (Town) area. With a population of 3,098 and a median income of $63,804, the suburb attracts professionals, young families, and career-focused individuals. Covering 3.83 km² at an elevation of 584m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NT.

Situated at an elevation of 584m, the suburb enjoys cooler temperatures and scenic views. The area features local parks, community facilities, and easy access to surrounding regions. East Side offers a balanced lifestyle with a mix of residential comfort and natural beauty.

East Side falls under postcode 870 and is governed by Alice Springs Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Braitling electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
870
Urban Area
Ross
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-23.69°, 133.90°
Statistical Area
Rest of NT
Area
3.83 km²
Elevation
584m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$393
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,742
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
34 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,919
Census 2021
3,098
6.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$55,380
Income 2021
$63,804
15.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,161
Born Overseas 779

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 110
  • 2. United States 96
  • 3. New Zealand 83
  • 4. Nepal 63
  • 5. India 42
  • 6. Philippines 32
  • 7. China 30
  • 8. South Africa 22
  • 9. Germany 19
  • 10. Italy 15
  • 11. France 13
  • 12. Fiji 12
  • 13. Ireland 12
  • 14. Papua New Guinea 12
  • 15. Indonesia 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,049
Australian 880
Australian Aboriginal 425
Irish 403
Scottish 313
German 202
Italian 93
Chinese 72
Dutch 67
Indian 48

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,607
Both parents born in Australia
895
Both parents born overseas
410
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
54.6%
Christianity
31.7%
Hinduism
2.4%
Buddhism
1.3%
Islam
0.8%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
199 (6.4%)
5-14 years
384 (12.4%)
15-19 years
149 (4.8%)
20-24 years
132 (4.3%)
25-34 years
685 (22.1%)
35-44 years
471 (15.2%)
45-54 years
381 (12.3%)
55-64 years
371 (12.0%)
65-74 years
232 (7.5%)
75-84 years
76 (2.5%)
85+ years
15 (0.5%)

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