Edith at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
186
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Edith.
The postcode for Edith is 0852 (NT).
Edith (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
Edith has roughly 186 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Edith 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 Edith's population at 186, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
186
Median age
45
Family households
71%
Lone person
31%
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)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
186
Median age: 45
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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 Edith.
Local schools for Edith
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Katherine School Of The Air
Kintore Street School
Clyde Fenton Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Edith.
- What is the Edith postcode?
- Edith is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
- Where is Edith?
- Edith is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0852, in the Katherine region.
- What is the average rent in Edith?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Edith?
- There are 8 schools serving Edith on this page, including Katherine School Of The Air, Kintore Street School, Clyde Fenton Primary School.
- How walkable is Edith?
- Edith has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Edith?
- Edith is close to Edith River, Emungalan, Cossack, Katherine, Katherine.
- What is the population of Edith?
- The population of Edith is approximately 186 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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