Tindal, NT 0853 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tindal is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0853, home to 850 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Katherine local government area and roughly 283 km from the Darwin CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 850
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $2,865 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,513 /week
- Median family income
- $2,929 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Katherine
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Northern Territory - Outback
- Federal electorate
- Lingiari
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $260 /week
- Rent share of household income
- 9%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 12 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 263 resolvable premises in Tindal. 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: 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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tindal?
Tindal (NT 0853) had 850 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Katherine local government area.
What is the median rent in Tindal?
The median advertised rent in Tindal is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Tindal?
Tindal is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tindal?
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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