Average rent in Katherine, NT — 2026

Katherine runs close to the the Northern Territory median rent of $301/week, with renters paying around $295/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Katherine from the state norm is its renter density — 53% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 77% separate houses and 2% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 9,658, the median age is 33, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 15% of residents were born overseas. At 282km from Darwin, Katherine typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.