Katherine

Victoria River Downs

NT0852

Victoria River Downs at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

8,735

Median age 28

The brief

What to know about Victoria River Downs.

Victoria River Downs (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.

Victoria River Downs has roughly 8,735 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Victoria River Downs scores 2/100 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 Victoria River Downs's population at 8,735, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic.

Population

8,735

Median age

28

Family households

Lone person

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)

$68/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

8,735

Median age: 28

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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

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Victoria River Downs.

Frequently asked

About Victoria River Downs.

What is the Victoria River Downs postcode?
Victoria River Downs is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
What is the average rent in Victoria River Downs?
The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
How walkable is Victoria River Downs?
Victoria River Downs has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Victoria River Downs?
Victoria River Downs is close to Gregory, Bradshaw, Delamere, Timber Creek.
What is the population of Victoria River Downs?
Victoria River Downs has approximately 8,735 residents. The median age is 28.

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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