Katherine
Jilkminggan
Jilkminggan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
263
Median age 25
The brief
What to know about Jilkminggan.
Jilkminggan (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
Jilkminggan has roughly 263 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Jilkminggan 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 Jilkminggan's population at 263, with a median age of 25. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters (14% own, 83% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (97% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
263
Median age
25
Family households
97%
Lone person
21%
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)
$48/wk
Owner occupied
14%
Renter occupied
83%
At a deeper level
263
Median age: 25
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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
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Education
Schools in Jilkminggan.
Local schools for Jilkminggan
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Government School Catchment
Jilkminggan School
Mataranka School
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Frequently asked
About Jilkminggan.
- What is the Jilkminggan postcode?
- Jilkminggan is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
- What is the average rent in Jilkminggan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $48.
- What schools are in Jilkminggan?
- There are 2 schools serving Jilkminggan on this page, including Jilkminggan School, Mataranka School.
- How walkable is Jilkminggan?
- Jilkminggan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Jilkminggan?
- Jilkminggan is close to Elsey, Elsey Station, Mataranka, Beswick, Beswick Creek.
- What is the population of Jilkminggan?
- Jilkminggan has approximately 263 residents. The median age is 25.
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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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