Roper Gulf
Katherine
Katherine at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
1,254
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Katherine.
Katherine (0850) sits in the Roper Gulf region of the Northern Territory.
Katherine has roughly 1,254 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Katherine scores 6/100 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 Katherine's population at 1,254, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (43% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 32% lone person).
Population
1,254
Median age
34
Family households
58%
Lone person
32%
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)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
1,254
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Katherine.
Local schools for Katherine
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Clyde Fenton Primary School
Katherine School Of The Air
Katherine High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Katherine.
- What is the Katherine postcode?
- Katherine is in the 0850 postcode, in NT, in the Roper Gulf region.
- What is the average rent in Katherine?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Katherine?
- There are 8 schools serving Katherine on this page, including Clyde Fenton Primary School, Katherine School Of The Air, St Joseph's Catholic College.
- How walkable is Katherine?
- Katherine has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Katherine?
- Katherine is close to Katherine, Emungalan, Katherine East, Katherine South, Uralla.
- What is the population of Katherine?
- Katherine has approximately 1,254 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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