Katherine NT

Postcode 0850 · Katherine LGA

Katherine is a small community in Northern Territory within the Katherine local government area (postcode 0850). With a population of 1,254, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 34. Households earn a median income of $107K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Katherine is $375,000, having dropped significantly 8.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $385,000 (+46.7% YoY). The median weekly rent is $360 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,408.

Katherine is served by 4 schools, including 1 primary, 2 combined, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 839, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital.

From an investment perspective, Katherine offers a gross rental yield of 5.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($375K/$711K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 3.5x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -8.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$375K/$711K Below Median
Affordability3.5x Affordable
Price Momentum-8.5% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$60,859
Mean Income$68,123
Earners7,414
YoY Change+1.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education7/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$375K
-8.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$385K
46.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$360
POPULATION
1,254
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age34
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$2,053
Personal Income /wk$1141
Mortgage /mth$1,408
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg ICSEA839
Total Students605
Catholic1
Government3
St Joseph's Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 974
Katherine School Of The AirCombined · Government · ICSEA 931
Clyde Fenton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 693
Kintore Street SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 757
HOSPITALS (1)
Katherine Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024