Katherine

Daly Waters

NT0852

Daly Waters at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

55

Median age 33

The brief

What to know about Daly Waters.

Daly Waters (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.

Daly Waters has roughly 55 residents, with a young-family demographic. 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.

Daly Waters 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 Daly Waters's population at 55, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (54%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

55

Median age

33

Family households

23%

Lone person

54%

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)

$68/wk

Owner occupied

62%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

55

Median age: 33

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Assault146 (34.7%)
Property damage offences109 (25.9%)
Theft68 (16.2%)
061 Burglary - dwelling44 (10.5%)
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion17 (4.0%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Daly Waters.

Frequently asked

About Daly Waters.

What is the Daly Waters postcode?
Daly Waters is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
What is the average rent in Daly Waters?
The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
How walkable is Daly Waters?
Daly Waters has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Daly Waters?
Daly Waters is close to Birdum, Dunmarra.
What is the population of Daly Waters?
Daly Waters has approximately 55 residents. The median age is 33.

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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