Kalkarindji, NT 0852 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kalkarindji is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0852, home to 383 residents with a younger demographic.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 383
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $1,262 /week
- Median personal income
- $324 /week
- Median family income
- $762 /week
- Average household size
- 3.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.3
- Local government area
- Victoria Daly
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Northern Territory - Outback
- Federal electorate
- Lingiari
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $76 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,084
- Rent share of household income
- 6%
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 6 resolvable premises in Kalkarindji. 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: 332 across the Victoria River (NT Balance) statistical area in the year to Feb 2026 (up 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 159 violent offences, 64 property damage, 50 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kalkarindji?
Kalkarindji (NT 0852) had 383 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Victoria Daly local government area.
What is the median rent in Kalkarindji?
The median advertised rent in Kalkarindji is $76/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kalkarindji?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Kalkarindji 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 Kalkarindji?
Kalkarindji 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 Kalkarindji?
Across the surrounding area, 332 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (159), property damage (64), break-ins (50). 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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