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Northern Territory · Postcode 0850
Katherine East postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 272 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Katherine East 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.
Detailed comparison table
Katherine East vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Katherine East | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,075 ≈NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 +NT | $309 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 ≈NT | $1,631 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 30 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% -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.
Katherine East is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0850. It lies roughly 272 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Katherine.
According to the 2021 Census, Katherine East has a population of 3,061 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $2,075, close to the NT average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 939 (30.7% of residents).
Housing in Katherine East includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 946 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Rental properties account for 63.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Katherine East scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Katherine East include Katherine High School, Casuarina Street Primary School and MacFarlane Primary School.
Katherine East is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Katherine East details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0850 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,061 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,075/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,079/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 7.9 km² |
| Population Density | 389/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 946 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 939 (30.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -14.4662 |
| Longitude | 132.285 |
| Distance from Darwin | 272 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Katherine |
| State Electorate | Katherine |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 824 (26.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 404 (13.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,061 (34.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 590 (19.3%) |
| 65+ years | 188 (6.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 206 (6.7%) |
| Diabetes | 146 (4.8%) |
| Arthritis | 109 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 75 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 41 (1.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 27 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 74 (8.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 325 (35.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 340 (37.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 166 (18.3%) |
Schools in Katherine East
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Katherine East. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Katherine East
Same Postcode (0850)
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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.