Alawa, Northern Territory — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Alawa, in the Darwin Municipality local government area.
| Locality | Alawa |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Darwin Municipality |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -12.37983 |
| Longitude | 130.87382 |
| Population | 2,099 |
| Density | 1578.2 /km² |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 0810 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 10 km north-northeast |
Alawa is a locality in the Darwin Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,099. The locality covers an area of 1.3 km², giving a population density of about 1578.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km north-northeast of Darwin. Alawa is located at 12.3798°S, 130.8738°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0810. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Alawa sprawls across a landscape painted in the ochres and muted greens of the tropical north. It lies 9.9 km north-north-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 19°T), and is situated 5.1 km west-north-west of Karama. The air here hums with a humid warmth, a constant, gentle pressure that softens the edges of the day. Red earth, fine as powdered rust, carpets the ground, occasionally broken by the tenacious spread of scrubby trees and hardy grasses that have learned to thrive in this demanding environment. The light, especially as the sun begins its descent, washes over everything with a honeyed glow, transforming the ordinary into something quietly magnificent. The terrain itself is subtle, a series of low rises and shallow depressions, hinting at the ancient geological forces that shaped this part of the Territory.
This is a place where the echoes of the past are carried on the breeze, a place with a character forged by its connection to the land and the sea. Alawa’s story is interwoven with the traditional custodians whose knowledge of this country runs deeper than any recorded history, their understanding of its rhythms and resources a vital thread in its enduring narrative. The local economy, while not bustling, finds its footing in the surrounding pastoral leases, where the vastness of the land supports herds of cattle, and in the small-scale enterprises that cater to the needs of the residents and the occasional traveller seeking a glimpse of the Territory’s quieter side. The nearby coastline, a short drive away, offers a different kind of allure, its tidal flats and mangrove systems teeming with life, a constant reminder of the powerful ocean that shapes so much of life here.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Alawa, Northern Territory with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Alawa, in the Darwin Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Alawa includes the postcode (0810), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Darwin Municipality), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alawa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |