Katherine
Ngukurr
Ngukurr at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,088
Median age 25
The brief
What to know about Ngukurr.
Ngukurr (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
Ngukurr has roughly 1,088 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ngukurr scores 2/100 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 Ngukurr's population at 1,088, with a median age of 25. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,088
Median age
25
Family households
88%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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)
$90/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
83%
At a deeper level
1,088
Median age: 25
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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
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ngukurr.
Local schools for Ngukurr
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ngukurr School
Urapunga School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Ngukurr.
- What is the Ngukurr postcode?
- Ngukurr is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
- What is the average rent in Ngukurr?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $90.
- What schools are in Ngukurr?
- There are 2 schools serving Ngukurr on this page, including Ngukurr School, Urapunga School.
- How walkable is Ngukurr?
- Ngukurr has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ngukurr?
- Ngukurr is close to Limmen, Wilton.
- What is the population of Ngukurr?
- Ngukurr has approximately 1,088 residents. The median age is 25.
Ngukurr
Guides
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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