Katherine, NT 0850 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Katherine is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0850, home to 1,254 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Roper Gulf local government area and roughly 253 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$360 /wk
Population1,254
Median age34
Area5 km²
To CBD253 km
LGAKatherine

Demographics

Population
1,254
Median age
34 years
Median household income
$2,053 /week
Median personal income
$1,141 /week
Median family income
$2,508 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Katherine
Statistical region (SA4)
Northern Territory - Outback
Federal electorate
Lingiari
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$360 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,408
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Kintore Street School Special · Government
  • St Joseph's Catholic College Combined · Catholic
  • Clyde Fenton Primary School Primary · Government
  • Katherine School Of The Air Combined · Government
  • Katherine South Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 7 cafés
  • 18 restaurants
  • 6 pubs and bars
  • 42 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 1 supermarket
  • 7 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 99.9% of the 715 resolvable premises in Katherine. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 99.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

Figures cover the whole Katherine reporting region — the Northern Territory publishes counts at the regional level.

Other suburbs in Katherine

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Katherine?

Katherine (NT 0850) had 1,254 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Katherine local government area.

What is the median rent in Katherine?

The median advertised rent in Katherine is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Katherine?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Katherine covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Kintore Street School (0.5 km), St Joseph's Catholic College (1.4 km), Clyde Fenton Primary School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Katherine?

Katherine is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Katherine?

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.

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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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