Marrara, Northern Territory

Marrara
Darwin, Northern Territory
Northlakes Shopping Centre, Marrara
Marrara
Coordinates 12°23′54″S 130°52′48″E / 12.39833°S 130.88000°E / -12.39833; 130.88000Coordinates: 12°23′54″S 130°52′48″E / 12.39833°S 130.88000°E / -12.39833; 130.88000
Population 1,549 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density 339.7/km2 (879.8/sq mi)
Established 1869
Postcode(s) 0812
Area 4.56 km2 (1.8 sq mi)
Location 11.5 km (7 mi) from Darwin
LGA(s) City of Darwin
Territory electorate(s) Sanderson
Federal Division(s) Solomon
Suburbs around Marrara:
Jingili Anula
Wulagi		 Malak
Darwin International Airport Marrara Karama
Darwin International Airport Darwin International Airport Berrimah

Marrara is a northern suburb of the city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

History

Shown on Goyder's original surveys of Darwin in 1869 was the swamp between the suburb and the Darwin International Airport, but like Leanyer, the name is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal name for the area.

The streets in the residential area of the suburb are named after golf courses at the request of the Darwin Golf Club who developed the residential subdivision in order to develop the greens. It is also near the International Airport serving direct flights to the Philippines via Philippine Airlines.

Economy

Airnorth has its head office on the property of Darwin International Airport in Marrara.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Marrara (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2017. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ↑ "Contact us." Airnorth. Retrieved 10 February 2011. "Administration 4 Lancaster Road MARRARA."
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