Katherine

Robinson River

NT0852

Robinson River at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

180

Median age 25

The brief

What to know about Robinson River.

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

180

Median age: 25

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Assault146 (34.7%)
Property damage offences109 (25.9%)
Theft68 (16.2%)
061 Burglary - dwelling44 (10.5%)
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion17 (4.0%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

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 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.
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?
Robinson River has approximately 180 residents. The median age is 25.

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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