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MacDonnell
City in Northern Territory, Australia
Overview
MacDonnell is renowned for its spectacular Outback scenery, ancient Aboriginal culture, and unique wildlife. Centered around Alice Springs, it is a base for exploring the breathtaking MacDonnell Ranges and iconic red deserts. The region is both a cultural hub and a gateway to some of Australia's most dramatic landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
Territory
Northern Territory
Population
—
Time Zone
Australia/Darwin
Coordinates
-24.43°, 133.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$2,135
Local Cost
$1,362
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
22.6°C
Summer Avg
30.4°C
Winter Avg
13.6°C
Record High
47.1°C
Record Low
-2.0°C
Humidity
35%
Precipitation
241 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HRY
Distance
32 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.
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