Winnellie, Northern Territory

Summary

Winnellie is a northern suburb of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is the traditional country and waterways of the Larrakia people.[2]

Winnellie
DarwinNorthern Territory
Winnellie is located in Darwin, Australia
Winnellie
Winnellie
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Coordinates12°25′44″S 130°52′11″E / 12.42889°S 130.86972°E / -12.42889; 130.86972
Population208 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density36.5/km2 (94.5/sq mi)
Established1941
Postcode(s)0820, 0821
Area5.7 km2 (2.2 sq mi)
Location8.3 km (5 mi) from Darwin
LGA(s)City of Darwin
Territory electorate(s)Fong Lim
Federal division(s)Solomon
Suburbs around Winnellie:
The Narrows Eaton Eaton
Parap Winnellie Berrimah
Bayview Charles Darwin Hidden Valley

History edit

Winnellie is an industrial suburb to the south of Darwin International Airport. The name came from the 'Winnellie Camp' formed there by the Army in 1941. Recently there has been some newer residential areas in the suburb.

References edit

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Winnellie (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2017.  
  2. ^ "The Larrakia People". Larrakia Nation. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.

External links edit

  • http://www.nt.gov.au/lands/lis/placenames/origins/greaterdarwin.shtml#w
  • City of Darwin Community Profiles