Simpson
NT 872 • Northern Territory
About Simpson
Simpson is a remote locality in the Northern Territory, situated within the Barkly Regional Council area in the semi-arid interior of the Territory. The area forms part of the vast Barkly Tablelands, a region renowned for its extensive cattle stations and the distinctive red-earth landscape of outback Australia. With an extremely small resident population, Simpson typifies the sparse, open character of remote NT communities.
Life in Simpson is defined by the rhythms of station life and the vast distances of the Territory's interior. Tennant Creek, one of the NT's largest inland towns, serves as the main regional hub for services, healthcare, and schooling. The region is rich in Indigenous cultural heritage and offers visitors an authentic experience of remote outback Australia, including the Devil's Marbles Conservation Reserve and the heritage sites of the Barkly Highway corridor.
Simpson 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 Australia — Alice Springs / Darwin via Barkly Highway Varies
Commute to Darwin CBD
🛣️ Private vehicle or light aircraft are the primary modes of transport. Tennant Creek is the nearest regional centre.
Remote locality with no pedestrian infrastructure; private vehicle or light aircraft essential.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Nyirripi Community