Katherine
Elsey
Elsey at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Elsey.
Elsey (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
Elsey has roughly 12 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Elsey 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 Elsey's population at 12, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (140% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (60%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
12
Median age
55
Family households
–
Lone person
60%
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)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
140%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
12
Median age: 55
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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 Elsey.
Local schools for Elsey
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Government School Catchment
Jilkminggan School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Elsey.
- What is the Elsey postcode?
- Elsey is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
- What is the average rent in Elsey?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Elsey?
- There are 1 schools serving Elsey on this page, including Jilkminggan School.
- How walkable is Elsey?
- Elsey has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Elsey?
- Elsey is close to Jilkminggan, Elsey Station, Mataranka, Beswick, Beswick Creek.
- What is the population of Elsey?
- Elsey has approximately 12 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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