Composite profile
Overall score
58/100
Use the Alice Springs profile to compare airport access, tourism demand, and climate dimensions alongside Darwin, Adelaide, and Cairns.
Overall58/100
Affordability60/100
Air quality78/100
Energy55/100
Australia / Oceania
Alice Springs, Australia City Intelligence
Alice Springs is the main service centre of Central Australia and the Northern Territory's second-largest town, with city-intelligence relevance for its outback air links and Red Centre tourism catchment. Alice Springs is a oceania city of about ~30K in Australia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Alice Springs sits at an early stage relative to the indexed set (58/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~30K
Image credit: Image: Stephen Codrington / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5
Overall city intelligence
Constrained58/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Alice Springs data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 60/100 | Alice Springs's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 78/100 | Alice Springs's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 55/100 | Alice Springs's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 53/100 | Alice Springs's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 57/100 | Alice Springs's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 48/100 | Alice Springs's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 48/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety76/100
Low crime78/100
Personal safety78/100
Night safety74/100
Road safety74/100
Alice Springs is estimated to be a generally safe city (76/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life80/100
Healthcare84/100
Education82/100
Green space94/100
Cleanliness87/100
Infrastructure83/100
Mobility55/100
Alice Springs has a very high quality-of-life estimate (80/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness81/100
Education82/100
Green space94/100
Overall safety76/100
Alice Springs scores very high for family living (81/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability67/100
Walkability55/100
Cycling56/100
Infrastructure83/100
Alice Springs is moderate for remote workers (67/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability78/100
Healthcare84/100
Cleanliness87/100
Outdoor lifestyle57/100
Alice Springs is high for retirement (78/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Alice Springs
Local public safety guidance for Alice Springs, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Universal emergency (Triple Zero) | 00024/7 | 000 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch nationally; 112 also works from mobile phones. |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Alice Springs, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Australia emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- Australian Government: Triple Zero (000)
Used as the primary attribution for Australia's 000 universal emergency number.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Alice Springs
Healthcare context for Alice Springs, with national-level information from Australia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Alice Springs, see the Australia healthcare profile.
Official hospital registry
MyHospitals — Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Official Australian Government statistical agency portal with hospital information across the country.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- Australian Government: Australian Department of Health and Aged Care
Used as the primary federal attribution for Australian public-health context.
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare — MyHospitals
Used as the official Australian hospital registry reference for verified facility lookups.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Alice Springs
Local mobility context for Alice Springs, with national-level context from Australia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Alice Springs, see the Australia transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- Australian Government: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Used as the primary federal attribution for Australian national transport context.
- Civil Aviation Safety Authority: Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Used as the primary attribution for Australian aviation authority information.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Alice Springs. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Alice Springs
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Alice Springs will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Alice Springs air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Alice Springs drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Alice Springs
Is Alice Springs worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (80/100), with nearby nature such as Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, Emily Gap.
Is Alice Springs good for families?
Excellent (81/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Alice Springs affordable?
Around average cost; about A$2,710/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Alice Springs?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jan, coldest in Jul.
What are Alice Springs's main industries?
Mainly tourism, mining, hospitality.
What is the climate in Alice Springs?
A semi-arid climate, averaging about 24.7°C.
Does Alice Springs have universities?
Higher education is strong (65/100).
What is healthcare like in Alice Springs?
Healthcare access is strong (66/100).
Is Alice Springs good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (65/100).
What nature is near Alice Springs?
Within ~170 km: Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, Emily Gap.
Explore Alice Springs modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Alice Springs
Alice Springs's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Alice Springs
Alice Springs's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Alice Springs
Alice Springs's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Alice Springs
Alice Springs's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Alice Springs
Alice Springs's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Alice Springs
Alice Springs's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Alice Springs
Cost of living estimates for Alice Springs — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Alice Springs
Climate profile for Alice Springs — Semi-Arid climate, annual average 24.7°C, comfort score 71/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Alice Springs
Economy and jobs profile for Alice Springs — tourism economy, economy score 72/100, key industries including tourism, mining, hospitality. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Alice Springs
Education profile for Alice Springs — regional education center, education score 62/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Alice Springs
Healthcare and retirement profile for Alice Springs — healthcare access city, healthcare score 66/100, retirement score 65/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Alice Springs
Source-attributed visual context for Alice Springs using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Alice Springs
Weekend trip planning checklist for Alice Springs — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Alice Springs
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Alice Springs
Estimate a monthly budget for Alice Springs using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Alice Springs
Plan a trip budget for Alice Springs using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Alice Springs
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Alice Springs. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Darwin, Australia
Same region · about 1292 km from Alice Springs. Explore Darwin's city intelligence profile.
Adelaide, Australia
Same region · about 1330 km from Alice Springs. Explore Adelaide's city intelligence profile.
Mildura, Australia
Weekend trip · about 1417 km from Alice Springs. Explore Mildura's city intelligence profile.
Townsville, Australia
Weekend trip · about 1427 km from Alice Springs. Explore Townsville's city intelligence profile.
Cairns, Australia
Same region · about 1451 km from Alice Springs. Explore Cairns's city intelligence profile.
Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Alice Springs — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
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Alice Springs FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Alice Springs, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Alice Springs
Is Alice Springs worth visiting?
Alice Springs has a very high quality-of-life estimate (80/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, Emily Gap and Simpsons Gap within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Alice Springs?
Alice Springs has a very high quality-of-life estimate (80/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 80/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Alice Springs?
A single resident of Alice Springs spends roughly A$2,710 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near A$1,440. Overall the city is around average cost for Australia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Alice Springs?
Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Alice Springs is moderate for remote workers (67/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Alice Springs?
Alice Springs's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and healthcare. Alice Springs has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, mining and hospitality.
Is Alice Springs good for digital nomads and remote work?
Alice Springs offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 78/100.
What are the education options in Alice Springs?
Alice Springs is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Law, Social Sciences and Engineering.
Is Alice Springs a good place to study?
Alice Springs offers a moderate student environment, supported by relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Alice Springs?
Alice Springs has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 66/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Alice Springs a good place to retire?
Alice Springs offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 65/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Alice Springs?
Alice Springs has a semi-arid climate, averaging about 24.7°C annually with roughly 449 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jan and the coldest Jul. The driest is typically Jul.
Is Alice Springs a safe place to live?
Alice Springs is estimated to be a generally safe city (76/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Alice Springs?
Alice Springs indexes a walkability score of 55 and a cycling score of 56 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Alice Springs?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Alice Springs include Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, Emily Gap and Simpsons Gap. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Alice Springs good for families?
Alice Springs scores very high for family living (81/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Alice Springs?
Alice Springs rates 57/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 94/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, Emily Gap and Simpsons Gap supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Alice Springs profile to compare airport access, tourism demand, and climate dimensions alongside Darwin, Adelaide, and Cairns. Its standout dimensions are air quality (78/100) and cost of living (60/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (48/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Australia country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Alice Springs appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.