Alice Springs vs Desert Springs
The verdict
Alice Springs rates higher for transport (29 vs 23). Desert Springs rates higher for education (47 vs 30). Alice Springs is closer to the coast (882.7 km vs 883.8 km).
Scores
Alice SpringsDesert Springs
| Alice Springs | Desert Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 47 |
| Transport | 29 | 23 |
| Education | 30 | 47 |
| Liveability | 74 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alice Springs | Desert Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 231 | 1,536 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,463 | $3,025 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.5% | 48.1% |
| Born in Australia | 43.7% | 60.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Alice Springs Moderate Growth · Desert Springs Moderate Growth
Property
| Alice Springs | Desert Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Alice Springs | Desert Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 12 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,732 | 1,563 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,597 | 2,474 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,727 | 13,727 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alice Springs | Desert Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Alice Springs · Desert Springs
Transport
| Alice Springs | Desert Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 23 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Alice Springs | Desert Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 36.0°C | 36.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.0°C | 20.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 280 | 280 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 3 |
| Parks | 5 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 24 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 882.7 km | 883.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1289.7 km | 1291.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 880 m | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Alice Springs | Desert Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 231 | 1,536 |
| Estimated 2025 | 242 | 1,784 |
| Projected 2041 | 261 | 1,735 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.17% | 3.81% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Alice Springs or Desert Springs?
Alice Springs has the higher transport score (Alice Springs 29/100 vs Desert Springs 23/100).
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