Alice springs

Positioned between the East and West MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs is celebrated for its desert landscapes and its people who have shaped its history. The region holds a strong cultural connection to traditional custodians, the Arrernte people.

Families will discover a safe and family-friendly environment in Alice Springs, making it an ideal place to raise children. Alice Springs offers a range of excellent educational options, including primary and secondary schools, as well as early childhood centers.

Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language) is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of approximately 33,000 people. The town is halfway between Darwin and Adelaide, about 1,500 km each way.

The American influence in Alice Springs comes from Pine Gap, a US satellite tracking station. It is 19 km south-west of Alice Springs. Pine Gap employs 700 American and Australians. There are about 2,000 people in the Alice Springs region who are US citizens.

Most widely spoken Aboriginal languages

Language	Region
Luritja/Pintupi*	Alice Springs
Gurindji	Katherine
Maung	Top End
Alyawarr/Anmatyerr+	Alice Springs, Tennant Creek