Robinson River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
180
Median age 25
The brief
What to know about Robinson River.
The postcode for Robinson River is 0852 (NT).
Robinson River (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
Robinson River has roughly 180 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.
Robinson River 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 Robinson River's population at 180, with a median age of 25. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
180
Median age
25
Family households
74%
Lone person
14%
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)
$95/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
76%
At a deeper level
180
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Robinson River.
Frequently asked
About Robinson River.
- What is the Robinson River postcode?
- Robinson River is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
- Where is Robinson River?
- Robinson River is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0852, in the Katherine region.
- What is the average rent in Robinson River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $95.
- How walkable is Robinson River?
- Robinson River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Robinson River?
- Robinson River is close to Pellew Islands.
- What is the population of Robinson River?
- The population of Robinson River is approximately 180 (2021 Census). The median age is 25.
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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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