Roper Gulf
Cossack
Cossack at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,293
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Cossack.
Cossack (0850) sits in the Roper Gulf region of the Northern Territory.
Cossack has roughly 1,293 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Cossack 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cossack's population at 1,293, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,293
Median age
39
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
1,293
Median age: 39
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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 Cossack.
Local schools for Cossack
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Government School Catchment
Katherine South Primary School
Kintore Street School
Katherine School Of The Air
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Frequently asked
About Cossack.
- What is the Cossack postcode?
- Cossack is in the 0850 postcode, in NT, in the Roper Gulf region.
- What is the average rent in Cossack?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Cossack?
- There are 8 schools serving Cossack on this page, including Katherine South Primary School, Kintore Street School, St Joseph's Catholic College.
- How walkable is Cossack?
- Cossack has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cossack?
- Cossack is close to Binjari, Katherine South, Emungalan, Katherine, Katherine.
- What is the population of Cossack?
- Cossack has approximately 1,293 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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