Birdum at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
63
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Birdum.
The postcode for Birdum is 0852 (NT).
Birdum (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
Birdum has roughly 63 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Birdum 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Birdum's population at 63, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 50% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (133% family households, 100% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
63
Median age
34
Family households
133%
Lone person
100%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$80/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$68/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
50%
At a deeper level
63
Median age: 34
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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.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Birdum.
Frequently asked
About Birdum.
- What is the Birdum postcode?
- Birdum is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
- Where is Birdum?
- Birdum is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0852, in the Katherine region.
- What is the average rent in Birdum?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
- How walkable is Birdum?
- Birdum has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Birdum?
- Birdum is close to Daly Waters, Dunmarra.
- What is the population of Birdum?
- The population of Birdum is approximately 63 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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