Katherine
Maranboy
Maranboy at a glance
Population
8,735
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Maranboy.
Maranboy (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
Maranboy has roughly 8,735 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maranboy'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
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$80/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$68/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
8,735
Median age: 28
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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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Maranboy.
Local schools for Maranboy
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Barunga School
Manyallaluk School
Wugularr School
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Frequently asked
About Maranboy.
- What is the Maranboy postcode?
- Maranboy is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
- What is the average rent in Maranboy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
- What schools are in Maranboy?
- There are 3 schools serving Maranboy on this page, including Barunga School, Manyallaluk School, Wugularr School.
- What suburbs are near Maranboy?
- Maranboy is close to Barunga, Beswick Creek, Venn, Beswick, Tindal.
- What is the population of Maranboy?
- Maranboy has approximately 8,735 residents. The median age is 28.
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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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