Birdum, 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 Birdum, in the Roper Gulf Region local government area.
| Locality | Birdum |
| 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 | -16.23569 |
| Longitude | 133.15125 |
| Population | 325 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 16714.9 km² |
| Elevation | 213 m |
| Postcode | 0852 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 488 km south-southeast |
Birdum is a locality in the Roper Gulf Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 325. The locality covers an area of 16714.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 213 m above sea level. It lies approximately 488 km south-southeast of Darwin. Birdum is located at 16.2357°S, 133.1513°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.
Birdum rests on a broad, flat plain where the ochre earth stretches towards a horizon perpetually softened by heat haze. It lies 487.6 km south-south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 150°T), and is situated 70.4 km south of Larrimah. The vegetation is sparse, a testament to the dry season's relentless grip, with hardy spinifex grasses and scattered ghost gums painting the landscape in muted tones of green and pale grey. Under the vast, indifferent sky, the air itself seems to vibrate, carrying the faint scent of dry earth and the distant bleating of sheep. The light here, particularly as the day begins its slow descent, has a peculiar quality; it’s a deep, burnished gold that seems to emanate from the land itself, bathing everything in a warm, almost sacred glow.
Birdum’s history is intrinsically linked to the vast pastoral leases that define this region, its existence as a stopping point for drovers and travellers shaping its character. For decades, it served as a vital hub for the cattle industry, a place where stockmen would rest their weary herds and themselves before continuing their epic journeys. Though the great drives are largely a memory, the spirit of that era persists, a quiet resilience etched into the weathered faces of its inhabitants. The local economy, while still touched by grazing, has diversified, with a small but steady stream of travellers passing through, drawn by the raw, untamed beauty of the surrounding country, seeking a glimpse into the enduring heart of the Northern Territory.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Birdum, 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 Birdum, in the Roper Gulf Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Birdum 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 Birdum 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. |