The Aboriginal people in Katherine live both in town and in small communities located within a 40km radius around the town of Katherine.

The largest of the communities are Mialli Brumby (also known as Kalano), which is along the north side of the Katherine River, and Rockhole, 15 kilometres from the town of Katherine. The other living areas are Geyulkgan Ngurro (Walpiri Camp), and Gorge Camp (Jodetluk).  Many Aboriginal people also live in the town of Katherine.