NT · 0846

Adelaide River

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Adelaide River, NT 0846.

Adelaide River, NT 0846

About Adelaide River

Welcome to Adelaide River

Adelaide River is a small but historically significant town located at the crossing of the Stuart Highway over the Adelaide River in the Northern Territory of Australia. The town is upstream of the Adelaide and Mary River Floodplains Important Bird Area. At the 2021 census, Adelaide River had a population of 317. Adelaide River is part of the Coomalie Shire and is the second largest settlement in the local government area.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Adelaide River, NT 0846.

Population

317

residents (2021)

Median age

52

years

Household income

$992

median, per week

Median rent

$200

per week

Median mortgage

$1,333

per month

Mortgage / income

31%

stretched (>30%)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Adelaide River

Government school catchment

Adelaide River School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Adelaide River

$400k

33 Hatt Street

house2 bd · 1 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$325k

7783 Stuart Highway

house

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Common questions

Adelaide River suburb FAQ

Is Adelaide River a good place to live?

Adelaide River is a small but historically significant town located at the crossing of the Stuart Highway over the Adelaide River in the Northern Territory of Australia. Adelaide River is an established residential suburb in NT, with a population of around 317 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Adelaide River?

Adelaide River has a population of 317 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 52.

What schools are in Adelaide River?

There is 1 school in or near Adelaide River, including Adelaide River School.

What suburbs are near Adelaide River?

Suburbs near Adelaide River include River.