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Yulara

NT 872 • Northern Territory

853
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
103.12 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteTourist HubOutbackResort TownRural

About Yulara

Yulara is a remote, purpose-built locality in the Northern Territory, situated immediately adjacent to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and approximately 450 kilometres south-west of Alice Springs via the Lasseter Highway. Established in the early 1980s to consolidate tourism services away from within the National Park, the town exists almost entirely to support the millions of visitors who travel each year to see Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). With a 2021 Census population of 853, the community is almost entirely made up of resort and tourism industry workers, giving Yulara a transient, service-oriented character unlike any other Australian locality.

Yulara is anchored by the Ayers Rock Resort precinct, which encompasses multiple hotels ranging from luxury lodges to budget accommodation, restaurants, a supermarket, and essential services for staff and visitors. The locality is served by Connellan Airport (Ayers Rock Airport), with regular direct flights connecting to Sydney, Melbourne, Alice Springs, and other capital cities — making it surprisingly accessible despite its extreme remoteness. Life here revolves around the surrounding desert landscape and National Park, with guided tours, sunrise and sunset experiences at Uluru, and the vast red-rock wilderness providing a backdrop found nowhere else on earth.

Yulara falls under postcode 872 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Namatjira electorate.

📍 Location

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

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Resort shuttle services — Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park viewing areas 15-30 min

Commute to Alice Springs CBD

Distance
450 km
By Train
No rail service
By Car (Peak)
4.5-5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
4.5 hours

🛣️ Connellan Airport (Ayers Rock Airport) provides regular flights to Sydney, Melbourne, and Alice Springs; private vehicle or resort tours are the primary local transport options

Walkability Car-Dependent

Within the resort precinct, core facilities are accessible on foot, but travel outside the town requires a vehicle or tour

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
853
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yulara known for? +

Yulara is known as the gateway to Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. The entire locality exists to service the tourism industry, housing the Ayers Rock Resort complex with hotels, restaurants, and visitor facilities in Australia's remote Red Centre.

How far is Yulara from Alice Springs? +

Yulara is approximately 450 kilometres south-west of Alice Springs, a drive of around 4.5 to 5 hours via the Stuart and Lasseter Highways. Most visitors fly directly into Connellan Airport (Ayers Rock Airport), which has regular scheduled services from Sydney, Melbourne, and Alice Springs.

Does Yulara have public transport? +

There is no rail service to Yulara. The locality is served by Connellan Airport with regular commercial flights, and resort shuttle buses operate within the precinct to the National Park viewing areas. A private vehicle or organised tour is essential for exploring the broader region.

What is the population of Yulara? +

According to the 2021 Census, Yulara has a population of 853 residents, almost all of whom are workers employed by the Ayers Rock Resort and related tourism services. The population has a transient character, with many staff on short-term contracts.

Is Yulara a good place to live? +

Yulara offers an extraordinary and unique lifestyle for those who work in the tourism and hospitality industry, with the dramatic desert landscapes of the Red Centre as a constant backdrop. However, it is extremely remote, with all goods and services either flown or trucked in, making it a very different lifestyle to a typical Australian suburb — best suited to those employed in the resort or National Park sector.

What is the postcode for Yulara? +

The postcode for Yulara in the Northern Territory is 872.