Katherine
Warumungu
Warumungu at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
146
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Warumungu.
Warumungu (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
Warumungu has roughly 146 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.
Warumungu 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Warumungu's population at 146, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
146
Median age
28
Family households
64%
Lone person
30%
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)
$60/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
146
Median age: 28
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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 Warumungu.
Local schools for Warumungu
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Government School Catchment
Tennant Creek High School
Tennant Creek Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Warumungu.
- What is the Warumungu postcode?
- Warumungu is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
- What is the average rent in Warumungu?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $60.
- What schools are in Warumungu?
- There are 2 schools serving Warumungu on this page, including Tennant Creek High School, Tennant Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Warumungu?
- Warumungu has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Warumungu?
- Warumungu is close to Tennant Creek, Three Ways, Phillip Creek Station.
- What is the population of Warumungu?
- Warumungu has approximately 146 residents. The median age is 28.
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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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