Sadadeen

NT 870 • Rest of NT

2,307
Population (2021)
$51,168
Median Income
4.65 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
OutbackAffordableFamily-FriendlyDesertRegional

About Sadadeen

Sadadeen is a residential suburb of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, situated at the base of the MacDonnell Ranges at an elevation of 582 metres. With a population of around 2,300, it is one of the eastern suburbs of Alice Springs, located approximately 3 kilometres from the town centre. The area features an arid desert climate with hot summers and cool winters, and its landscape is characterised by red earth and rocky ranges.

Sadadeen is a quiet, family-oriented suburb that provides affordable housing options within the Alice Springs township. Residents have access to Sadadeen Primary School and local parklands, with the stunning desert landscape of the MacDonnell Ranges providing a dramatic backdrop. The suburb is close to the Desert Knowledge Precinct and the Alice Springs Desert Park. Daily needs are met by shops along the Stuart Highway and the Todd Mall precinct in the town centre.

Sadadeen 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
Ewyenper - Ilpeye - Irklancha
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-23.70°, 133.90°
Statistical Area
Rest of NT
Area
4.65 km²
Elevation
582m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Asbus Route 3 — Alice Springs town centre (Todd Mall) 10 min

Commute to Alice Springs

Distance
3 km
By Bus
10 min
By Car (Peak)
5 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 min

🛣️ Alice Springs has no rail transit. The Ghan passes through but operates as a long-distance tourist service.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car. Some paths connect to the town centre but distances and heat make walking impractical for most trips.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
32 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
20.6%

150 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,123
Census 2021
2,307
8.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$47,580
Income 2021
$51,168
7.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,660
Born Overseas 535

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 81
  • 2. Philippines 73
  • 3. India 64
  • 4. England 36
  • 5. Nepal 23
  • 6. Zimbabwe 19
  • 7. United States 17
  • 8. Fiji 15
  • 9. South Africa 13
  • 10. Vietnam 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian Aboriginal 752
Australian 517
English 501
Scottish 171
Irish 163
German 96
Filipino 79
Maori 65
Indian 58
Chinese 50

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,285
Both parents born in Australia
691
Both parents born overseas
207
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.1%
No Religion
40.7%
Hinduism
2.3%
Sikhism
2.2%
Buddhism
2.0%
Islam
1.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
194 (8.4%)
5-14 years
331 (14.3%)
15-19 years
150 (6.5%)
20-24 years
136 (5.9%)
25-34 years
461 (20.0%)
35-44 years
364 (15.8%)
45-54 years
273 (11.8%)
55-64 years
232 (10.1%)
65-74 years
134 (5.8%)
75-84 years
28 (1.2%)
85+ years
4 (0.2%)

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