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Central Desert
City in Northern Territory, Australia
Overview
Central Desert, anchored by Alice Springs, is the gateway to Australia's iconic outback landscapes. The city is rich in Aboriginal culture, stunning desert vistas, and unique wildlife, making it a hub for adventure and cultural exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
Territory
Northern Territory
Population
—
Time Zone
Australia/Darwin
Coordinates
-21.07°, 133.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,505
Local Cost
$1,680
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
35
English
97
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
30.9°C
Winter Avg
17.0°C
Record High
46.2°C
Record Low
1.3°C
Humidity
35%
Precipitation
390 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 53/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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