Ali Curung
NT 872 • Northern Territory
About Ali Curung
Ali Curung, also known by its traditional name Alekarenge, is a remote Aboriginal community in the Barkly Region of the Northern Territory, located approximately 170 kilometres south of Tennant Creek. The locality covers an expansive 443 square kilometres and had a population of 394 residents at the 2021 Census, governed by the Barkly Regional Council. With over 70 per cent of dwellings comprising social housing, the community is home to the Alyawarr and Kaytetye peoples, with strong ties to country and traditional culture.
Ali Curung experiences a hot, semi-arid climate with mean maximum temperatures around 32 degrees Celsius and annual rainfall of approximately 387 millimetres, falling mostly in the summer wet season. The community has its own school, community store, and essential local services, with Tennant Creek providing the nearest hospital and broader government services. Like many remote NT communities, Ali Curung faces challenges of distance and limited infrastructure, while maintaining a strong community identity and connection to the surrounding landscape of the Central Australian highlands.
Ali Curung falls under postcode 872 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Namatjira electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Greyhound coach (Stuart Highway) — Tennant Creek / Alice Springs 2-3.5 hr
Commute to Alice Springs CBD
🛣️ Stuart Highway provides primary road access; Tennant Creek is the nearest town (170 km north)
Ali Curung is a remote community where a car or community transport is essential for reaching services in Tennant Creek
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Nyirripi Community