Roper Gulf
Katherine East
Katherine East at a glance
Population
3,061
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Katherine East.
Katherine East (0850) sits in the Roper Gulf region of the Northern Territory.
Katherine East has roughly 3,061 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Katherine East's population at 3,061, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (35% own, 60% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,061
Median age
30
Family households
72%
Lone person
22%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
35%
Renter occupied
60%
At a deeper level
3,061
Median age: 30
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Katherine East.
Local schools for Katherine East
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Government School Catchment
MacFarlane Primary School
Katherine High School
Casuarina Street Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Katherine East.
- What is the Katherine East postcode?
- Katherine East is in the 0850 postcode, in NT, in the Roper Gulf region.
- What is the average rent in Katherine East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Katherine East?
- There are 8 schools serving Katherine East on this page, including MacFarlane Primary School, Katherine High School, St Joseph's Catholic College.
- What suburbs are near Katherine East?
- Katherine East is close to Katherine, Katherine, Katherine South, Emungalan, Uralla.
- What is the population of Katherine East?
- Katherine East has approximately 3,061 residents. The median age is 30.
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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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