The Narrows, Northern Territory

The Narrows is a northern inner suburb of the city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. It is the traditional country and waterways of the Larrakia people.[2]

The Narrows
DarwinNorthern Territory
The Narrows is located in Darwin, Australia
The Narrows
The Narrows
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Coordinates12°25′40″S 130°51′38″E / 12.42778°S 130.86056°E / -12.42778; 130.86056
Population602 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi)
Established1960s
Postcode(s)0820
Area0.3 km2 (0.1 sq mi)
Location5.4 km (3 mi) from Darwin
LGA(s)City of Darwin
Territory electorate(s)Fong Lim
Federal division(s)Solomon
Suburbs around The Narrows:
Ludmilla Eaton Eaton
Ludmilla The Narrows Eaton
Woolner Winnellie Winnellie

History

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It is named after the narrow land between Ludmilla and Sadgrove Creeks.

The Narrows appeared on early plans of Darwin and was retained as a suburb name when the area of land south of the RAAF Base was subdivided in 1960.

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "2016 Community Profiles: The Narrows (State Suburb)". 2016 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 28 June 2017.  
  2. ^ "The Larrakia People". Larrakia Nation. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
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