Katherine East, NT: suburb profile

The population of Katherine East NT is 3,061 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Katherine East is $1,079 per week ($56,108 per year). Median rent in Katherine East is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Katherine East has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Katherine East has a population density of 389 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Katherine East is Philippines. The most common religion is No religion (43.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Katherine East is $1,517.

Population
3,061
Census 2021
Median income
$1,079/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
30years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Katherine East vs the typical NT suburb

The median personal income in Katherine East is $1,079 a week, 26% above the typical NT suburb ($855). That ranks 50th of 163 NT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $100 more than the typical NT suburb. Rent takes 16.9% of the median household income here, against 13.6% in the typical NT suburb. The median resident is 30, 3 years younger than in the typical NT suburb (33).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureKatherine EastTypical NTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,079/wk$855/wk +26%$766/wk
Household income$2,075/wk$1,803/wk +15%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$250/wk +40%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,950/mo −22%$1,733/mo
Median age3033 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.9%13.6% +3.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Katherine East, the typical NT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Katherine East Population

3,061 residents at the 2021 Census.

Katherine East Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,079/wk
$56,108 per year
Ranked 795 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
30years
8 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Katherine East Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,075/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 16.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Katherine East against your income

About $8,992 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,725/wk
Rent share 16.9%

Katherine East Schools

7
schools nearby
6
government
830
avg ICSEA score
1,557
total students
Casuarina Street Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 295 students
991
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic College Catholic
Combined · T-12 · 299 students
974
ICSEA
Katherine School Of The Air Government
Combined · T-9 · 137 students
931
ICSEA
Katherine High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 468 students
797
ICSEA
Kintore Street School Government
Combined · T-12 · 55 students
757
ICSEA
Clyde Fenton Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 114 students
693
ICSEA
MacFarlane Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 189 students
665
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Katherine East, Northern Territory: 14.4640°S, 132.2875°E

Katherine East Schools (7)

People in Katherine East

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (1,515) Female 50.5% (1,544)

Population Density

389
people per km²
3,061 people · 7.9 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,243
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Philippines
4.4%
Nepal
2.7%
India
1.7%
England
1.4%
New Zealand
1.3%
Fiji
0.8%
Sri Lanka
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
4.9%
Nepali
2.6%
Tagalog
2.4%
Filipino
1.1%
Malayalam
1.1%
Punjabi
0.6%
Thai
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
27.5%
Australian Aboriginal
27.2%
English
20.0%
Irish
6.6%
Scottish
6.2%
Filipino
5.8%
German
4.0%
Indian
2.4%
Italian
1.3%
Chinese
1.2%
Dutch
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
43.5%
Catholic
17.1%
Not stated
15.4%
Anglican
5.7%
Hinduism
3.8%
Christian (other)
2.9%
Uniting Church
1.9%
Pentecostal
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

30.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
35.3% 789
Separated
3.3% 73
Divorced
6.7% 149
Widowed
2.9% 64
Never married
52.0% 1,163

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
51.3%
Couple: no children
21.0%
One parent: children under 15
15.9%
Couple: no children under 15
6.8%
One parent: no children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
30.5%
3 persons
17.0%
4 persons
15.1%
5 persons
9.1%
6+ persons
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Katherine East

Housing Tenure

Of the 946 occupied private dwellings in Katherine East at the 2021 Census, 59.5% were rented, 10.8% owned outright and 23.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.6% 34 dwellings
Owned outright
10.8% 102 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
23.9% 226 dwellings
Rented
59.5% 563 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.9% 27 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
13.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.7%
2 bedrooms
10.1%
3 bedrooms
59.4%
4 bedrooms
23.7%
5 bedrooms
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
4.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
34.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.2%
1 vehicle
35.9%
2 vehicles
37.6%
3 vehicles
13.7%
4+ vehicles
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Katherine East

Employment

Employed full-time
56.2% 1,011 people
Employed part-time
14.1% 254 people
Unemployed
4.0% 72 people
Not in labour force
25.6% 461 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
24.2%
Community & Personal Service
24.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.5%
Managers
12.8%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Labourers
5.3%
Sales Workers
3.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
4.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.5%
$4,000+/wk
12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.9%
$1-$149/wk
2.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
1.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.4%
Car (passenger)
8.6%
Did not go to work
7.3%
Walked only
3.4%
Bicycle
2.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Other
0.7%
Bus
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
37.2%
Bachelor Degree
25.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.0%
Postgraduate Degree
11.7%
Certificate I/II
5.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.8%
Society & Culture
17.8%
Engineering
17.7%
Health
12.0%
Education
11.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.7%
Architecture & Building
5.1%
Agriculture & Environment
3.2%
Information Technology
2.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%
Creative Arts
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
47.2%
Secondary: Government
22.5%
Pre-school
8.8%
Vocational Education
8.7%
Secondary: Catholic
6.4%
Primary: Catholic
4.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
0.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
83.9%
Has need for assistance
2.5%
Need for assistance not stated
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
141
Asthma
86
Diabetes
70
Arthritis
52
Heart disease
52
Lung condition
33
Stroke
19
Kidney disease
17
Cancer
16
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
9.5% 182
Did not provide
90.5% 1,724

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.1% 310
Not a volunteer
83.9% 1,610

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
4.6% 90
Current ADF: Reserves
0.7% 13
Previously served
3.8% 74
Never served
91.0% 1,783

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
36.2%
1 child
14.3%
2 children
22.9%
3 children
15.8%
4 children
7.2%
5+ children
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
23
1971: 1980
23
1981: 1990
41
1991: 2000
41
2001: 2010
112
2011: 2015
155
2016
42
2017
34
2018
28
2019
31
2020
8
2021
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

25.6%
moved in the last year
58.6%
moved in the last 5 years
5.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,934
Moved: same area (SA2)
304
Moved from NT
167
Moved from NSW
49
Moved from QLD
48
Moved from WA
31
Moved from VIC
27
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from SA
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.4%
5: 14 hours
28.2%
15: 29 hours
12.4%
30+ hours
8.2%
Did not do domestic work
28.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
65.7%
Step family: no other children
16.8%
Blended family: no other children
8.4%
Intact family: other children present
4.9%
Other couple: children only
2.3%
Step family: other children present
1.0%
Blended family: other children present
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Sadadeen
Income: $984/wk Rent: $320/wk $30/wk less rent
Katherine South
Income: $912/wk Rent: $320/wk $30/wk less rent
Gray (NT)
Income: $877/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent
Coconut Grove
Income: $913/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent
Ludmilla
Income: $924/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent
Wagaman
Income: $864/wk Rent: $340/wk $10/wk less rent
Alawa
Income: $915/wk Rent: $340/wk $10/wk less rent
Millner
Income: $957/wk Rent: $340/wk $10/wk less rent

Suburbs near Katherine East

The closest suburb to Katherine East is Katherine, 2.6 km away.

Katherine
2.6 km away · income $1,141/wk · rent $360/wk
Katherine South
3.3 km away · income $912/wk · rent $320/wk
Cossack (NT)
11.8 km away · income $1,077/wk · rent $250/wk
Tindal
12.4 km away · income $1,513/wk · rent $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Katherine East

What is the population of Katherine East NT?

The population of Katherine East NT is 3,061 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 389 people per km². Katherine East is ranked #2,377 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Katherine East?

The median personal income in Katherine East NT is $1,079 per week, or $56,108 per year. The median household income is $2,075 per week. Family income is $2,243 per week. Katherine East is ranked #795 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Katherine East?

Median rent in Katherine East NT is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Katherine East ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Katherine East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Katherine East NT is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Katherine East?

The median age in Katherine East NT is 30 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Katherine East a good suburb to live in?

Katherine East is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 3,061. The median income is $1,079/wk, which is above the typical NT suburb ($855/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 70145. All dollar figures in AUD.