Northern Territory · Postcode 0852
Buchanan postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 551 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Buchanan at a glance vs NT
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NT
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Buchanan ranks: household income is in the top 25% of NT suburbs; rents sit in the cheapest 10% in NT.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Buchanan vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Buchanan | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,250 +NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 23 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| Unemployment | 10.0% +NT | 7.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NT average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Buchanan is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0852. It lies roughly 551 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Victoria Daly.
According to the 2021 Census, Buchanan has a population of 80 with a median age of 23. The median weekly household income is $2,250, above the NT average. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, higher than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 22 (27.5% of residents).
Buchanan is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Buchanan details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0852 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 80 |
| Median Age | 23 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,250/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $939/week |
| Average Household Size | 6.3 persons |
| Area | 24253.4 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 71.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 22 (27.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.0% |
| Latitude | -17.1074 |
| Longitude | 129.045 |
| Distance from Darwin | 551 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Victoria Daly |
| State Electorate | Katherine |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 13 (16.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 30 (37.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 26 (32.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 13 (16.2%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 6 (7.5%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (3.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.