Katherine
Beswick
Beswick at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
542
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Beswick.
Beswick (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
Beswick has roughly 542 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.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Beswick scores 2/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Beswick's population at 542, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
542
Median age
27
Family households
84%
Lone person
14%
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)
$64/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
80%
At a deeper level
542
Median age: 27
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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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Beswick.
Local schools for Beswick
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wugularr School
Barunga School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Beswick.
- What is the Beswick postcode?
- Beswick is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
- What is the average rent in Beswick?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $64.
- What schools are in Beswick?
- There are 2 schools serving Beswick on this page, including Wugularr School, Barunga School.
- How walkable is Beswick?
- Beswick has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Beswick?
- Beswick is close to Beswick Creek, Barunga, Maranboy, Mataranka, Jilkminggan.
- What is the population of Beswick?
- Beswick has approximately 542 residents. The median age is 27.
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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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