Roper Gulf
Nicholson
Nicholson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
57
Median age 23
The brief
What to know about Nicholson.
Nicholson (0862) sits in the Roper Gulf region of the Northern Territory.
Nicholson has roughly 57 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Nicholson scores 0/100 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 Nicholson's population at 57, with a median age of 23. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix is balanced (31% family, 0% lone person).
Population
57
Median age
23
Family households
31%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
57
Median age: 23
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Nicholson.
Frequently asked
About Nicholson.
- What is the Nicholson postcode?
- Nicholson is in the 0862 postcode, in NT, in the Roper Gulf region.
- What is the average rent in Nicholson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- How walkable is Nicholson?
- Nicholson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nicholson?
- Nicholson is close to Muckaty Station, Warrego, Wollogorang Station, Cresswell Downs.
- What is the population of Nicholson?
- Nicholson has approximately 57 residents. The median age is 23.
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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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