Northern Territory · Postcode 0873
Ilparpa postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 1294 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Ilparpa at a glance vs NT
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NT
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Ilparpa vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Ilparpa | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,048 ≈NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $260 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,383 +NT | $1,631 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NT | 7.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NT average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Ilparpa is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0873. It lies roughly 1294 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Alice Springs.
According to the 2021 Census, Ilparpa has a population of 542 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $2,048, close to the NT average. The Indigenous population is 137 (25.3% of residents).
Housing in Ilparpa includes a median weekly rent of $260, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,383, with 176 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ilparpa scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Ilparpa is part of the Alice Springs statistical area in Northern Territory.
Ilparpa details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0873 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 542 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,048/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,092/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,383 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 28.9 km² |
| Population Density | 19/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 176 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 137 (25.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -23.7548 |
| Longitude | 133.82 |
| Distance from Darwin | 1294 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Alice Springs |
| Local Government | Alice Springs |
| State Electorate | Namatjira |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 95 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 59 (10.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 131 (24.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 191 (35.2%) |
| 65+ years | 58 (10.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 40 (7.4%) |
| Diabetes | 31 (5.7%) |
| Arthritis | 30 (5.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 20 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 9 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 13 (7.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 42 (24.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 50 (29.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 64 (37.9%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.