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Sandover

NT 872 • Northern Territory

569
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
18880.28 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralMulticulturalAffordable
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About Sandover

Sandover is a vast remote locality in the Northern Territory, covering approximately 18,880 square kilometres of semi-arid and arid landscape in the southern NT, some 1,133 kilometres south of Darwin. Established as an official locality in April 2007, it straddles the boundaries of the Barkly Region and Central Desert Region local government areas, and is home to a small population of around 634 people (2016 Census) living across remote communities in one of Australia's most sparsely settled areas.

The Sandover locality takes its name from the Sandover River, a seasonal waterway that flows through the area and holds deep cultural significance for the Alyawarr and Anmatyerr Aboriginal peoples, the traditional custodians of this country. Life in Sandover is characterised by strong Indigenous community ties, a harsh but striking desert landscape, and extreme remoteness. The region experiences hot, dry conditions with limited annual rainfall, and residents rely on community services for essentials, with Alice Springs being the closest major service centre.

Sandover falls under postcode 872 and is governed by the Barkly 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
Barkly
Federal Electorate
Lingiari
State Electorate
Namatjira
Type
Locality
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-21.95°, 131.30°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
18880.28 km²
Population Density
0 /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

Commute to Darwin CBD

Distance
1133 km
By Train
No rail services
By Car (Peak)
~12 hr via Stuart and Barkly Highways
By Car (Off-Peak)
~12 hr

🛣️ Extremely remote. Alice Springs is the nearest major town (~300 km south). Access by 4WD or light aircraft recommended.

Walkability Car Dependent

Extremely remote — vehicle or light aircraft required for all travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
569
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sandover in the Northern Territory? +

Sandover is a remote locality in the southern Northern Territory, approximately 1,133 kilometres south of Darwin. It spans both the Barkly Region and Central Desert Region local government areas.

What is the Sandover River? +

The Sandover River is a seasonal waterway in the Northern Territory that holds deep cultural significance for the Alyawarr and Anmatyerr Aboriginal peoples, and gives the locality its name.

How large is the Sandover locality? +

Sandover covers approximately 18,880 square kilometres, making it one of the largest localities by area in the Northern Territory.

What is the nearest major town to Sandover? +

Alice Springs is the nearest major service centre, approximately 300 kilometres to the south of the Sandover locality.

What is the population of Sandover? +

Sandover had a population of 569 at the 2021 Census.