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Hermannsburg

NT 872 • Northern Territory

551
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
13.31 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteHistoricHeritageRuralOutback
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About Hermannsburg

Hermannsburg, also known by its Western Arrarnta name Ntaria, is an Aboriginal community in the MacDonnell Shire of the Northern Territory, located approximately 125 kilometres west-southwest of Alice Springs on the banks of the Finke River. The community sits within the rolling red hills of the MacDonnell Ranges and is home to 551 residents, of whom around 89 per cent identified as Aboriginal at the 2021 Census. Established as a Lutheran mission in 1877, the land was returned to traditional ownership in 1982 under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976 and is now heritage-listed.

Hermannsburg holds deep cultural and artistic significance as the birthplace of celebrated watercolourist Albert Namatjira, whose paintings of the Central Australian landscape brought worldwide recognition to the Western Arrarnta people and their country. The historic Lutheran church and mission precinct remain important landmarks, attracting visitors interested in the site's spiritual and artistic heritage. The community is serviced by Larapinta Drive and is relatively isolated, with Alice Springs providing the nearest comprehensive services including hospitals, shops, and the Alice Springs Airport for onward travel.

Hermannsburg falls under postcode 872 and is governed by the MacDonnell Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lingiari, while state elections fall under the Namatjira electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Northern Territory
Postcode
872
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
MacDonnell
Federal Electorate
Lingiari
State Electorate
Namatjira
Type
Locality
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-21.95°, 131.30°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
13.31 km²
Population Density
41 /km²
Elevation
0m

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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).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$39,563
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,844

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

  • Limited community transport — Alice Springs Approx 1 hr 30 min – 2 hr by road

Commute to Alice Springs CBD

Distance
125 km
By Train
No rail service; The Ghan operates from Alice Springs to Adelaide/Darwin but does not serve Hermannsburg
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 40 min

🛣️ Larapinta Drive (C132) is the primary road link to Alice Springs; no scheduled public bus service; community transport operates intermittently

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

The community has basic local facilities but comprehensive services require travel to Alice Springs; private or community transport is essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
551
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hermannsburg known for? +

Hermannsburg is best known as the birthplace of Albert Namatjira, the celebrated Western Arrarnta watercolourist whose depictions of the Central Australian landscape gained international recognition. The community is also known for its heritage-listed 1877 Lutheran mission precinct and its deep cultural significance to the Western Arrarnta people.

How far is Hermannsburg from Alice Springs? +

Hermannsburg is approximately 125 kilometres west-southwest of Alice Springs, a drive of around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours via Larapinta Drive (C132).

Does Hermannsburg have public transport? +

Hermannsburg has no scheduled public bus or rail service. The community relies on community transport and private vehicles for travel to Alice Springs, which is the nearest hub for comprehensive services. The Ghan train operates from Alice Springs but does not serve Hermannsburg.

What is the population of Hermannsburg? +

At the 2021 Census, Hermannsburg had a population of 551 residents, with approximately 89 per cent identifying as Aboriginal. The community is one of the larger remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory.

Is Hermannsburg a good place to live? +

Hermannsburg is a close-knit Aboriginal community offering a deeply connected cultural and spiritual lifestyle in a remote Central Australian setting. Residents access comprehensive services in Alice Springs, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours away, making it best suited to those with strong ties to the community and country.

What is the postcode for Hermannsburg? +

The postcode for Hermannsburg, Northern Territory is 0872 (sometimes written as 872).