Roper Gulf
Katherine South
Katherine South at a glance
Walk score
86
Very walkable
Population
1,507
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Katherine South.
Katherine South (0850) sits in the Roper Gulf region of the Northern Territory.
Katherine South has roughly 1,507 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Katherine South scores 86/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Katherine South's population at 1,507, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (29% own, 62% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,507
Median age
33
Family households
61%
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)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
29%
Renter occupied
62%
At a deeper level
1,507
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
86
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Katherine South.
Local schools for Katherine South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kintore Street School
Katherine South Primary School
Clyde Fenton Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Katherine South.
- What is the Katherine South postcode?
- Katherine South is in the 0850 postcode, in NT, in the Roper Gulf region.
- What is the average rent in Katherine South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Katherine South?
- There are 8 schools serving Katherine South on this page, including Kintore Street School, Katherine South Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic College.
- How walkable is Katherine South?
- Katherine South has a Walk Score of 86 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Katherine South?
- Katherine South is close to Katherine, Katherine, Katherine East, Emungalan, Uralla.
- What is the population of Katherine South?
- Katherine South has approximately 1,507 residents. The median age is 33.
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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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