Katherine, NT 0852 — Suburb Profile

In short

Katherine is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0852, home to 1,254 residents with a balanced age mix.

Snapshot

Median rent$360 /wk

Population1,254

Median age34

Area5 km²

To CBD444 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

Property & cost of living

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

Schools

Yarralin School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

2 parks and reserves
2 libraries
3 supermarkets

Counts within roughly 8 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.

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.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Katherine?

Katherine (NT 0852) 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 — 1 school is listed within or near Katherine 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 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.

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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