Emungalan at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
254
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Emungalan.
The postcode for Emungalan is 0850 (NT).
Emungalan (0850) sits in the Roper Gulf region of the Northern Territory.
Emungalan has roughly 254 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Emungalan scores 2/100 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 Emungalan's population at 254, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters (23% own, 68% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (91% family households, 6% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
254
Median age
42
Family households
91%
Lone person
6%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
23%
Renter occupied
68%
At a deeper level
254
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Emungalan.
Local schools for Emungalan
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Government School Catchment
Katherine School Of The Air
Clyde Fenton Primary School
Kintore Street School
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Frequently asked
About Emungalan.
- What is the Emungalan postcode?
- Emungalan is in the 0850 postcode, in NT, in the Roper Gulf region.
- Where is Emungalan?
- Emungalan is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0850, in the Roper Gulf region.
- What is the average rent in Emungalan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Emungalan?
- There are 8 schools serving Emungalan on this page, including Katherine School Of The Air, Clyde Fenton Primary School, Kintore Street School.
- How walkable is Emungalan?
- Emungalan has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Emungalan?
- Emungalan is close to Katherine, Katherine, Katherine South, Katherine East, Uralla.
- What is the population of Emungalan?
- The population of Emungalan is approximately 254 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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