Barunga at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
337
Median age 26
The brief
What to know about Barunga.
The postcode for Barunga is 0852 (NT).
Barunga (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
Barunga has roughly 337 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.
Barunga 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 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barunga's population at 337, with a median age of 26. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
337
Median age
26
Family households
73%
Lone person
23%
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)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
86%
At a deeper level
337
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
Education
Schools in Barunga.
Local schools for Barunga
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Barunga School
Wugularr School
Manyallaluk School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Barunga.
- What is the Barunga postcode?
- Barunga is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
- Where is Barunga?
- Barunga is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0852, in the Katherine region.
- What is the average rent in Barunga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Barunga?
- There are 3 schools serving Barunga on this page, including Barunga School, Wugularr School, Manyallaluk School.
- How walkable is Barunga?
- Barunga has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barunga?
- Barunga is close to Maranboy, Beswick Creek, Beswick, Venn, Mataranka.
- What is the population of Barunga?
- The population of Barunga is approximately 337 (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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