24/92 Barrett Drive

Desert Springs NT 0870

The size of Desert Springs is approximately 2.8 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 35.6% of total area. The population of Desert Springs in 2016 was 1477 people. By 2021 the population was 1536 showing a population growth of 4.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Desert Springs is 30-39 years. Households in Desert Springs are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Desert Springs work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 59.20% of the homes in Desert Springs were owner-occupied compared with 53.60% in 2016.

Desert Springs has 661 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Desert Springs have seen a 16.84% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 4.51% increase. As at 30 April 2026:

• The median value for Houses in Desert Springs is $678,849 while the median value for Units is $322,846.
• Houses have a median rent of $1,025 while Units have a median rent of $530.