Katherine South
NT 0850 · Katherine
1,507 (2021) → 1,587 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Katherine South is a moderate growth suburb in Katherine, NT 0850, about 271km from Darwin CBD. Recent property sales in Katherine South are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 196km inland. Katherine South has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 30/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (2.65%), Nepal (2.52%), Philippines (2.52%), New Zealand (1.26%), England (1%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (6.1%), Nepali (2.59%), Punjabi (1.73%), Mandarin (1.19%), Tagalog (1.13%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
NTdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: NT Police (regional) · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 824 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Katherine South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 903
- Kintore Street SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 781
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Joseph's Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 956
- MacFarlane Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 683
- Katherine High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 799
- Clyde Fenton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 707
- Katherine School Of The AirCombined · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 979
- Casuarina Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1003
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for NT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Katherine South
Is Katherine South safe?
Katherine South has a residential safety score of 30/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,454 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Katherine South from Darwin CBD?
Katherine South is about 271.2 km from Darwin CBD.
What schools are in Katherine South?
Katherine South has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 842 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Katherine South?
Katherine South has a transport score of 0/100.