Wave Hill at a glance
Population
8,735
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Wave Hill.
The postcode for Wave Hill is 0852 (NT).
Wave Hill (0852) sits in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
Wave Hill has roughly 8,735 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wave Hill'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
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Lone person
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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
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At a deeper level
8,735
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Wave Hill.
Local schools for Wave Hill
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Government School Catchment
Kalkaringi School
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Frequently asked
About Wave Hill.
- What is the Wave Hill postcode?
- Wave Hill is in the 0852 postcode, in NT, in the Katherine region.
- Where is Wave Hill?
- Wave Hill is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0852, in the Katherine region.
- What is the average rent in Wave Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $68.
- What schools are in Wave Hill?
- There are 1 schools serving Wave Hill on this page, including Kalkaringi School.
- What suburbs are near Wave Hill?
- Wave Hill is close to Kalkaringi, Kalkarindji, Daguragu, Gurindji.
- What is the population of Wave Hill?
- The population of Wave Hill is approximately 8,735 (2021 Census). 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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