Pigeon Hole
NT 852 • Northern Territory
About Pigeon Hole
Pigeon Hole is a remote Indigenous community located in the Victoria River District of the Northern Territory, approximately 280 kilometres south of Katherine and around 550 kilometres south of Darwin. The locality covers an area of 37.3 square kilometres and recorded a population of 121 residents in the 2021 Census, with the vast majority of housing comprising social and community dwellings. The community falls within the Lingiari federal electorate and Katherine state electorate, reflecting its position in one of Australia's most sparsely settled regions.
Life at Pigeon Hole centres on the rhythms of the remote outback, with the Victoria River region providing a dramatic backdrop of red escarpments, savanna woodlands, and seasonal floodplains. Access is primarily via the Victoria Highway and unsealed outback roads, and the community is entirely car-dependent with no public transport services. Essential supplies and services are obtained from Katherine, making Pigeon Hole suited to those with deep ties to the land and the Indigenous community who call this remote corner of the Territory home.
Pigeon Hole falls under postcode 852 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Katherine electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus service — Katherine (regional centre) Approx. 3 hrs by car
Commute to Darwin CBD
🛣️ Access via Victoria Highway then Stuart Highway. Katherine (~280 km) is the nearest regional service hub.
A remote outback community with no shops or services within walking distance; a vehicle is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Buntine Highway