Katherine
Timber Creek
Timber Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
278
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Timber Creek.
Timber Creek (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
Timber Creek has roughly 278 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Timber Creek 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 Timber Creek's population at 278, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (32% own, 54% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
278
Median age
33
Family households
66%
Lone person
34%
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)
$90/wk
Owner occupied
32%
Renter occupied
54%
At a deeper level
278
Median age: 33
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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 Timber Creek.
Local schools for Timber Creek
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Government School Catchment
Timber Creek School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Timber Creek.
- What is the Timber Creek postcode?
- Timber Creek is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
- What is the average rent in Timber Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $90.
- What schools are in Timber Creek?
- There are 1 schools serving Timber Creek on this page, including Timber Creek School.
- How walkable is Timber Creek?
- Timber Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Timber Creek?
- Timber Creek is close to Gregory, Victoria River Downs.
- What is the population of Timber Creek?
- Timber Creek has approximately 278 residents. The median age is 33.
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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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