Pigeon Hole at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
121
Median age 23
The brief
What to know about Pigeon Hole.
The postcode for Pigeon Hole is 0852 (NT).
Pigeon Hole (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
Pigeon Hole has roughly 121 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.
Pigeon Hole 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 Pigeon Hole's population at 121, with a median age of 23. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
121
Median age
23
Family households
73%
Lone person
27%
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)
$80/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$90/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
86%
At a deeper level
121
Median age: 23
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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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Pigeon Hole.
Local schools for Pigeon Hole
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Government School Catchment
Nitjpurru School
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Frequently asked
About Pigeon Hole.
- What is the Pigeon Hole postcode?
- Pigeon Hole is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
- Where is Pigeon Hole?
- Pigeon Hole is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0852, in the Katherine region.
- What is the average rent in Pigeon Hole?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $90.
- What schools are in Pigeon Hole?
- There are 1 schools serving Pigeon Hole on this page, including Nitjpurru School.
- How walkable is Pigeon Hole?
- Pigeon Hole has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pigeon Hole?
- Pigeon Hole is close to Yarralin, Top Springs, Victoria River.
- What is the population of Pigeon Hole?
- The population of Pigeon Hole is approximately 121 (2021 Census). 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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