Calvert, 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 Calvert, in the Roper Gulf Region local government area.
| Locality | Calvert |
| 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 | -16.87114 |
| Longitude | 137.29832 |
| Population | 66 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 24180.5 km² |
| Elevation | 158 m |
| Postcode | 0862 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 850 km southeast |
Calvert is a locality in the Roper Gulf Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 66. The locality covers an area of 24180.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 158 m above sea level. It lies approximately 850 km southeast of Darwin. Calvert is located at 16.8711°S, 137.2983°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0862. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Calvert lies under a sky that stretches out like an impossibly vast, pale blue canvas, brushed with the faintest strokes of cirrus clouds. It lies 838.6 km north-north-east of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 26°T), and is situated 36.0 km east-south-east of Robinson River. The land here rolls with a subtle, earthy character, a gentle rise and fall of ochre-coloured earth that speaks of ancient, patient forces. Sparse, hardy grasses, bleached to the colour of dried bone by the relentless sun, cling to the contours, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of acacia and eucalyptus trees, their leaves a muted green against the vibrant, almost aggressive clarity of the light. The air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of dust and sun-baked earth, and in the stillness, one can almost feel the deep, slow breath of the land.
The story of Calvert is etched into this landscape, a narrative woven from the enduring spirit of its people and the land's bounty. Its economy, historically tethered to the vast grazing leases that stretch to the horizon, now sees a growing diversification, with some finding prosperity in the rich mineral veins beneath the surface. The Roper River, a vital artery for the region, flows not far away, its waters a lifeline and a source of both sustenance and passage, a reminder of the ancient pathways that have always guided travellers through this country. Calvert is a place where the echoes of generations mingle with the quiet hum of present-day life, a locality that holds its history close while looking towards the sunlit future.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Calvert, 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 Calvert, in the Roper Gulf Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Calvert includes the postcode (0862), 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 Calvert 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. |