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Northern Territory · Postcode 0852
Sturt Plateau postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 403 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Sturt Plateau 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
Sturt Plateau vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Sturt Plateau | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,874 ≈NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 53 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Sturt Plateau is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0852. It lies roughly 403 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Roper Gulf.
According to the 2021 Census, Sturt Plateau has a population of 37 with a median age of 53. The median weekly household income is $1,874, close to the NT average.
Housing in Sturt Plateau includes a 16 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Sturt Plateau scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Sturt Plateau is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Sturt Plateau details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0852 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 37 |
| Median Age | 53 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,874/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 12418.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 16 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -15.6591 |
| Longitude | 132.612 |
| Distance from Darwin | 403 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Roper Gulf |
| State Electorate | Katherine |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4 (10.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (10.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 12 (32.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 12 (32.4%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (8.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 6 (16.2%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (13.5%) |
| Asthma | 5 (13.5%) |
| Cancer | 3 (8.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 6 (40.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 9 (60.0%) |
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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.