Katherine

Kalkaringi

NT0852

Kalkaringi at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

8,735

Median age 28

The brief

What to know about Kalkaringi.

Kalkaringi (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.

Kalkaringi has roughly 8,735 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Kalkaringi 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 Kalkaringi's population at 8,735, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic.

Population

8,735

Median age

28

Family households

Lone person

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)

$68/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

8,735

Median age: 28

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Assault146 (34.7%)
Property damage offences109 (25.9%)
Theft68 (16.2%)
061 Burglary - dwelling44 (10.5%)
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion17 (4.0%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Kalkaringi.

Local schools for Kalkaringi

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Government School Catchment

Kalkaringi School

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Frequently asked

About Kalkaringi.

What is the Kalkaringi postcode?
Kalkaringi is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
What is the average rent in Kalkaringi?
The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
What schools are in Kalkaringi?
There are 1 schools serving Kalkaringi on this page, including Kalkaringi School.
How walkable is Kalkaringi?
Kalkaringi has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Kalkaringi?
Kalkaringi is close to Kalkarindji, Wave Hill, Daguragu, Gurindji.
What is the population of Kalkaringi?
Kalkaringi has approximately 8,735 residents. The median age is 28.

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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