Browse property in Tennant Creek

Overview

Tennant Creek lies midway on the Stuart Highway, about 1,000 km south of Darwin and 500 km north of Alice Springs. The 2021 census recorded 3,080 residents, 55 % Aboriginal. The town offers a regional hospital, primary and high schools, a supermarket, banks, shops, bars, restaurants and accommodation. Nearby recreation includes Mary Ann Dam, Eldorado, Kathleen and Pilgrim Parks, and attractions such as the Devils Marbles, Battery Hill Mining Centre and Nyinkka Nyunyu Arts and Culture Centre.

Transport links are strong: the Stuart and Barkly Highways intersect in town, The Ghan rail service stops twice weekly, Tennant Creek Airport provides flights to Alice Springs and Darwin, and daily coaches run to both cities. Housing ranges from historic timber homes to newer rentals, giving residents a mix of traditional and modern accommodation.