Edith, NT 0852 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Edith is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0852, home to 186 residents with a settled, mature community.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 186
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,843 /week
- Median personal income
- $990 /week
- Median family income
- $2,125 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Katherine
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Northern Territory - Outback
- Federal electorate
- Lingiari
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Yarralin School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 38 resolvable premises in Edith. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,773 across the Katherine reporting region in the year to Feb 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,216 violent offences, 671 property damage, 405 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Edith?
Edith (NT 0852) had 186 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Katherine local government area.
What is the median rent in Edith?
The median advertised rent in Edith is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Edith?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Edith covering government sectors. Nearest include: Yarralin School (4.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Edith?
Edith is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Edith?
Across the surrounding area, 2,773 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,216), property damage (671), break-ins (405). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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