Creswell
NT 852 • Northern Territory
About Creswell
Creswell is a small rural locality in the Katherine/Daly Waters area of the Northern Territory, situated approximately 600 kilometres from Darwin CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers an enormous area of remote outback pastoral country in the NT's Barkly region.
The nearest town of Katherine, approximately 200 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. The NT Barkly region is remote cattle country accessed via the Stuart Highway. There is no public transport serving Creswell; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.
Creswell falls under postcode 852 and is governed by the Barkly Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lingiari, while state elections fall under the Katherine electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 852
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 852, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 852; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular service — N/A N/A
Commute to Darwin CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Katherine is nearest service centre
Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Buntine Highway