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Wilora

NT 872 • Northern Territory

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
2.67 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteOutback
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About Wilora

Wilora is a small remote locality in the Northern Territory, situated approximately 370 kilometres north of Alice Springs in the Barkly region near the town of Tennant Creek. The locality covers around 3 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. It is a small community on the Stuart Highway corridor, in the semi-arid to arid Central Australian landscape of open mulga scrub and red earth country.

Tennant Creek, approximately 90 kilometres to the north, provides the main services for the Barkly region including a hospital, schools, supermarkets, and an airport. The surrounding Central Australian landscape is remote and striking, with the Davenport and Murchison Ranges providing dramatic scenery. The Overland Telegraph Line passed through this area historically. A private vehicle or transport along the Stuart Highway is the practical way to get around.

Wilora 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

State
Northern Territory
Postcode
872
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Central Desert
Federal Electorate
Lingiari
State Electorate
Namatjira
Type
Locality
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-21.95°, 131.30°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2.67 km²
Population Density
22 /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

Nearest Train Stations

Tennant Creek
90 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • Greyhound Australia Stuart Highway coach — Alice Springs / Darwin Approx. 4 hours to Alice Springs

Commute to Darwin CBD

Distance
950 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
9–10 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
9 hours

🛣️ Stuart Highway is the main route; Alice Springs 370 km south

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all significant errands require a long drive to Tennant Creek or Alice Springs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilora known for? +

Wilora is a remote outback locality on the Stuart Highway in the Northern Territory, set in the arid Central Australian landscape between Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.

How far is Wilora from Alice Springs? +

Wilora is approximately 370 kilometres north of Alice Springs, around 4 to 4.5 hours by road via the Stuart Highway.

Does Wilora have public transport? +

Greyhound Australia coach services run along the Stuart Highway through the area, connecting Alice Springs and Darwin. A car is the most practical transport for local travel.

What is the population of Wilora? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wilora has a population of approximately 59 residents, a very small remote NT community.

Is Wilora a good place to live? +

Wilora suits those adapted to very remote Central Australian outback living, with Tennant Creek providing the nearest services and the vast NT landscape as the defining feature of daily life.

What is the postcode for Wilora? +

The postcode for Wilora, NT is 872.