Anmatjere
NT 872 • Northern Territory
About Anmatjere
Anmatjere is a vast remote locality in the Northern Territory, covering over 54,000 square kilometres of arid central Australian landscape between Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. Established in 2007, it spans areas within both the Barkly Region and the Central Desert Region. The locality has a population of 446 according to the 2021 census and is closely associated with the traditional lands of the Anmatyerre people.
The community in Anmatjere maintains deep connections to Country, with Aboriginal culture and language central to daily life. The Stuart Highway passes through, providing access to the Aileron Roadhouse which features the iconic Big Man and Woman sculptures. Services are limited and residents typically travel to Alice Springs (around 170 km south) or Tennant Creek for healthcare, education, and shopping.
Anmatjere falls under postcode 872 and is governed by the Central Desert Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lingiari, while state elections fall under the Namatjira electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 872
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 872 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 872; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Greyhound/regional coaches — Alice Springs / Tennant Creek 2–4 hours
Commute to Alice Springs
🛣️ Stuart Highway connects south to Alice Springs and north to Tennant Creek
Remote area; vehicle or community transport required for all services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Nyirripi Community