$310 ▲ +55.0%
Lower than 71% of state electorate areas.
- 2011: $200
- 2016: $90
- 2021: $310
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Katherine · State Electorate
Housing & Dwellings in Katherine
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Nearly half of all households in Katherine rent their homes, which is far above the national figure. This high rental rate is a standout feature of the local housing market, where the typical weekly rent is $310. While renting is common, separate houses remain the most popular way to live.
$310
▲ +55.0%
- $100–$118: 6 areas
- $118–$136: 1 area
- $136–$154: 0 areas
- $154–$171: 0 areas
- $171–$189: 4 areas
- $189–$207: 6 areas
- $207–$225: 10 areas
- $225–$243: 10 areas
- $243–$261: 21 areas
- $261–$279: 6 areas
- $279–$296: 16 areas
- $296–$314: 45 areas
- $314–$332: 33 areas
- $332–$350: 16 areas
- $350–$368: 38 areas
- $368–$386: 58 areas
- $386–$404: 44 areas
- $404–$421: 30 areas
- $421–$439: 21 areas
- $439–$457: 18 areas
- $457–$475: 12 areas
- $475–$493: 12 areas
- $493–$511: 6 areas
- $511–$529: 3 areas
- $529–$546: 3 areas
- $546–$564: 2 areas
- $564–$582: 4 areas
- $582–$600: 8 areas
All state electorate areas, 2021. The marker is Katherine — lower than 71% of areas.
| Katherine | $310 |
|---|---|
| Rest of NT | $150 |
| Northern Territory | $325 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent has risen by $110 since 2011 to reach $310, which is a little below the national figure. Home loan costs are also lower than most areas, with the typical monthly payment falling to $1,636.
$1,636 ▼ -5.6%
Lower than 68% of state electorate areas.
- 2011: $1,733
- 2016: $2,383
- 2021: $1,636
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Katherine, the largest group is $350–$549 at 38%, followed by $200–$349 (29%) and Under $200 (25%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Katherine, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and Under $1,000 (15%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here, with 49.8% of households renting, a figure far above the Australian average. Only 16.7% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the national rate of 31%.
49.8% ▼ -3.2%
Higher than 91% of state electorate areas.
- 2011: 51.4%
- 2016: 65.2%
- 2021: 49.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
16.7% ▲ +16.1%
Lower than 93% of state electorate areas.
- 2011: 14.4%
- 2016: 14.7%
- 2021: 16.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Katherine, the largest group is Rented at 50%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Owned outright (17%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 75.6% of dwellings, well above the state and national figures. Homes are crowded compared to the rest of the country, with an average of 1.00 person per bedroom.
1.00 ▼ -16.7%
Higher than 93% of state electorate areas.
- 2011: 1.20
- 2016: 1.30
- 2021: 1.00
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
75.6% ▲ +2.1%
Lower than 62% of state electorate areas.
- 2011: 74.0%
- 2016: 61.2%
- 2021: 75.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
69.0% ▲ +1.9%
Lower than 75% of state electorate areas.
- 2011: 67.8%
- 2016: 44.7%
- 2021: 69.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Katherine, Separate house is the majority at 78%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 17%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Katherine, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (19%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Katherine [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED70017/katherine/topic/housing-dwellings