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Katherine East, Australia

Northern Territory · Australia

Katherine East is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 3,242. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,242 Population 25/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
32.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Darwin Timezone
$36,470 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$36,470 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Katherine East

Katherine East is an eastern suburb of the town of Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia. It is in the local government area of the Katherine Town Council. The area was officially defined as a suburb in April 2007, adopting the commonly used local name for the residential subdivisions east of the town centre. It has been identified as the focus of future residential development as required by population growth in the town. Development in Katherine East is mainly residential north of Stuart Highway, with a small industrial area to the south.

People

Population3,242
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density25/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,470
Per Capita$36,470
Unemployment5.4%

Housing

B+
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership36.8%
Housing Units1,297

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Population3,242
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Coordinates-14.4660°, 132.2856°
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNorthern Territory
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation32.2 inches (817 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$36,470
Median Age30.0 years

About Katherine East

Katherine East is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 3,242. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.

Katherine East has a population of 3,242 with a density of 25 people per square mile, spread across 130.0 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,242
Total Population
25
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below Australia avg
130.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Katherine East vs Australia Average

The median household income in Katherine East is $36,470, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,470. The average weekly wage is $701, 51% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 308 business establishments.

Income: Katherine East vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$36,470
51% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$36,470
Avg Weekly Wage$701

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)308

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Katherine East is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 36.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,297 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership36.8%
Owner-Occupied36.8%
Renter-Occupied63.2%
Housing Units1,297

Property Tax

Climate in Katherine East

Katherine East has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Nov (31.1°C), the coldest is Jul (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1123 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.2°C / 85°F 24.2° / 34.3° 311.1
Feb 29°C / 84°F 24.1° / 34° 233.0
Mar 28.7°C / 84°F 23.1° / 34.3° 164.7
Apr 27.4°C / 81°F 20.8° / 34.1° 38.3
May 24.5°C / 76°F 16.9° / 32.1° 2.5
Jun 22°C / 72°F 13.9° / 30.1° 0.5
Jul 21.8°C / 71°F 13.2° / 30.5° 0.1
Aug 23.4°C / 74°F 14.6° / 32.3° 1.3
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 19.9° / 35.9° 3.6
Oct 30.7°C / 87°F 23.7° / 37.7° 31.9
Nov 31.1°C / 88°F 24.8° / 37.4° 97.8
Dec 30.4°C / 87°F 24.7° / 36° 237.8
Katherine East has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Australia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area130.0 sq mi (336.7 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates-14.4660°N, 132.2856°W
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 18, 2006.

Jul 18, 2006 107 km NE of Katherine East, Australia M2.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Narelle (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Narelle Category 1 298 km
2006 Monica Category 4 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in Wettest
February 84°F (29°C) 9.4 in
March 83°F (29°C) 6.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
October 87°F (30°C) 0.9 in
November 88°F (31°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 86°F (30°C) 7.1 in

Katherine East has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 72°F in July to 88°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Katherine East

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
MacFarlane Pre School
Casuarina Street Primary School
Katherine High School
MacFarlane Primary School
St Joseph Secondary College
St Joseph Primary School
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Museums in Katherine East

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Katherine Museum

Libraries in Katherine East

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Katherine Library0.0

Hotels in Katherine East

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ibis Styles Katherine

Restaurants in Katherine East

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jen's Kitchen

Gas Stations in Katherine East

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

OTR

Airports Near Katherine East

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tindal AirportKTRMedium Airport
Bamyili AirportSmall Airport
Emungalan airstripSmall Airport
Katherine Gorge AirportSmall Airport
Katherine North AirstripSmall Airport
Manbulloo AirstripSmall Airport
Manyallaluk AirportSmall Airport
Pine Creek AirportSmall Airport
Venn airstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Katherine East

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heritage Christian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Darwin

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Katherine East

What is the population of Katherine East?

Katherine East has a population of 3,242 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 130.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Katherine East expensive to live in?

The median household income is $36,470, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Katherine East?

Katherine East has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.

How is the job market in Katherine East?

The unemployment rate in Katherine East is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $701. There are 308 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Katherine East?

The median home value in Katherine East is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 36.8%.

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