Baines at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
239
Median age 26
The brief
What to know about Baines.
The postcode for Baines is 0852 (NT).
Baines (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
Baines has roughly 239 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Baines scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Baines's population at 239, with a median age of 26. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters (12% own, 73% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
239
Median age
26
Family households
71%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$80/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$74/wk
Owner occupied
12%
Renter occupied
73%
At a deeper level
239
Median age: 26
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
NT Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Katherine, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
421
total offences in 2026 across the Katherine LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Baines.
Local schools for Baines
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
East Kimberley College
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
Alta-1 Kimberley College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Baines.
- What is the Baines postcode?
- Baines is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
- Where is Baines?
- Baines is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0852, in the Katherine region.
- What is the average rent in Baines?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $74.
- What schools are in Baines?
- There are 3 schools serving Baines on this page, including St Joseph's School, East Kimberley College, Alta-1 Kimberley College.
- How walkable is Baines?
- Baines has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What is the population of Baines?
- The population of Baines is approximately 239 (2021 Census). The median age is 26.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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