Barunga, 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 Barunga, in the Roper Gulf Region local government area.
| Locality | Barunga |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Roper Gulf Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -14.52866 |
| Longitude | 132.86697 |
| Population | 368 |
| Density | 49.5 /km² |
| Area | 7.4 km² |
| Elevation | 196 m |
| Postcode | 0852 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 317 km southeast |
Barunga is a locality in the Roper Gulf Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 368. The locality covers an area of 7.4 km², giving a population density of about 49.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 196 m above sea level. It lies approximately 317 km southeast of Darwin. Barunga is located at 14.5287°S, 132.8670°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0852. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Barunga sprawls across a landscape where the earth's ochre tones bleed into the wide, pale sky, a place touched by the immense, quiet power of the Northern Territory. It lies 317.2 km south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 137°T), and is situated 52.4 km east of Tindal. The country here is a study in muted resilience, a terrain of ancient, sun-baked plains that occasionally break into low, stony rises. Sparse woodlands of eucalyptus, their bark peeling like old parchment, offer a dappled shade, their branches reaching with a kind of patient desperation towards the heavens. The air itself carries a dry, almost dusty perfume, a scent that seems to have been distilled over millennia of sun and wind, a palpable presence that settles on everything, imbuing the very atmosphere with a sense of deep time.
The story of Barunga is deeply entwined with the land and its traditional custodians, a heritage that echoes in the very names and spirits of this country. For generations, this has been a place of gathering and connection, a vital hub for the people of the Roper Gulf Region. Today, Barunga continues to thrive as a centre for Indigenous culture and community life, its economy supported by a blend of local enterprise, government services, and the enduring strength of its people. The rhythm of daily life here is dictated by the sun's arc and the seasons, a deliberate pace that allows for the cultivation of strong relationships and a deep appreciation for the surrounding natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barunga, 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 Barunga, in the Roper Gulf Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Barunga includes the postcode (0852), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Roper Gulf Region), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Barunga 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. |