Braitling, Northern Territory

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Braitling is a suburb of the town of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, Australia. It is on the traditional Country of the Arrernte people.[3]

Braitling
Alice SpringsNorthern Territory
Braitling is located in Northern Territory
Braitling
Braitling
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Coordinates23°40′51″S 133°52′9″E / 23.68083°S 133.86917°E / -23.68083; 133.86917
Population3,149 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density2,100/km2 (5,440/sq mi)
Postcode(s)0870
Area1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
LGA(s)Town of Alice Springs
Territory electorate(s)
Federal division(s)Lingiari
Mean max temp[2] Mean min temp[2] Annual rainfall[2]
28.9 °C
84 °F
13.3 °C
56 °F
282.8 mm
11.1 in

The suburb is named after Bill and Doreen Braitling, who established Mount Doreen Station in 1930.[4]

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Arunga Park Speedway 23°40′13″S 133°52′33″E / 23.67028°S 133.87583°E / -23.67028; 133.87583 on the eastern edge of Braitling, off the Herbert Heritage Dr[5] hosted important motorcycle speedway events, including qualifying rounds of the Speedway World Championship (starting in 1986).[6][7]

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References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Braitling (NT)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 September 2017.  
  2. ^ a b c "Monthly climate statistics: Summary statistics ALICE SPRINGS AIRPORT (nearest weather station)". Commonwealth of Australia, Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  3. ^ "A Brief History". Alice Springs Town Council. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Braitling". NT Place Names Register. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  5. ^ "Arunga Park Speedway". Speedway Australia. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  6. ^ "World Championship". Metal Speedway. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  7. ^ "World Championship". Speedway.org. Retrieved 8 February 2024.