Stuart
NT 870 • Northern Territory
About Stuart
Stuart is a suburb of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, situated on the traditional Country of the Arrernte people within the Town of Alice Springs local government area. The suburb covers a compact 8.2 square kilometres in the southern reaches of the Alice Springs township, approximately 5 kilometres from the Alice Springs town centre. With a 2021 Census population of 459 residents, Stuart is a modestly sized residential suburb with a notably high proportion of social housing — around 37 per cent of dwellings are public or community housing — reflecting a demographic profile that includes many low-income and Indigenous residents. The median household income of around $57,487 aligns broadly with the Northern Territory average.
Stuart residents benefit from proximity to Alice Springs' full range of services, including the Alice Springs Hospital, Central Australian shopping centres, and the Todd Mall precinct in town. The suburb is close to the iconic MacDonnell Ranges, with their rugged red gorges and bushwalking trails offering spectacular natural surroundings. As part of Alice Springs, residents have access to buses and the broader NT road network, though a car is by far the most practical mode of transport in this remote outback city. The suburb's character is shaped by its Central Australian desert setting, close-knit community life, and the unique cultural heritage of the region.
Stuart falls under postcode 870 and is governed by the Darwin 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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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 870
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 870, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 870; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Alice Springs Bus Network — Alice Springs Town Centre (Todd Mall) 10–20 min
Commute to Alice Springs CBD
🛣️ Local bus services operate within Alice Springs; car is practical for most trips
Most errands in Stuart require a car, though local bus services connect to Alice Springs town centre
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.