Katherine
Kalkarindji
Kalkarindji at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
383
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Kalkarindji.
Kalkarindji (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
Kalkarindji has roughly 383 residents, with a young-family 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.
Kalkarindji 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 Kalkarindji's population at 383, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (10% own, 79% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
383
Median age
29
Family households
63%
Lone person
31%
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)
$76/wk
Owner occupied
10%
Renter occupied
79%
At a deeper level
383
Median age: 29
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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 Kalkarindji.
Local schools for Kalkarindji
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Government School Catchment
Kalkaringi School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Kalkarindji.
- What is the Kalkarindji postcode?
- Kalkarindji is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
- What is the average rent in Kalkarindji?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $76.
- What schools are in Kalkarindji?
- There are 1 schools serving Kalkarindji on this page, including Kalkaringi School.
- How walkable is Kalkarindji?
- Kalkarindji has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kalkarindji?
- Kalkarindji is close to Kalkaringi, Wave Hill, Daguragu, Gurindji.
- What is the population of Kalkarindji?
- Kalkarindji has approximately 383 residents. The median age is 29.
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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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