Coolalinga, 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 Coolalinga, in the Litchfield Municipality local government area.
| Locality | Coolalinga |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Litchfield Municipality |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -12.51845 |
| Longitude | 131.03934 |
| Population | 652 |
| Density | 571.9 /km² |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Elevation | 48 m |
| Postcode | 0839 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 22 km east-southeast |
Coolalinga is a locality in the Litchfield Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 652. The locality covers an area of 1.1 km², giving a population density of about 571.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 48 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km east-southeast of Darwin. Coolalinga is located at 12.5184°S, 131.0393°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0839. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Coolalinga sits where the red earth begins its slow surrender to the humid embrace of the tropics. It lies 22.1 km east-south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 106°T), and is situated 6.3 km south-south-west of Howard Springs. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, a vast, sun-drenched expanse punctuated by hardy eucalypts and the occasional splash of vibrant bougainvillea. The air, even in the dry season, carries a subtle weight, a promise of the moisture to come, and the light, especially as the afternoon wears on, softens into a warm, honeyed glow that settles over the sparse buildings and the dusty roads. The rhythm of life in Coolalinga is dictated by the sun's arc, a steady, unhurried pulse that allows for the quiet contemplation of the expansive sky and the rustle of wind through dry grass.
This place, Coolalinga, has long been a crossroads, a point of passage as much as a destination. Its origins are tied to the vital arteries that connect the north, with a history etched into the soil by those who sought to tame this wild country for grazing and agriculture. The local economy, still deeply rooted in these traditional pursuits, finds expression in the sprawling cattle properties that stretch towards the horizon, their fences a testament to human endeavour against the vastness. More recently, Coolalinga has also become a hub for horticulture, a place where the bounty of the northern climate is coaxed from the earth, and the scent of ripening mangoes can sometimes drift on the breeze. The enduring character of Coolalinga is one of resilience, a quiet strength that has weathered the extremes of the climate and the vagaries of time.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coolalinga, 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 Coolalinga, in the Litchfield Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Coolalinga includes the postcode (0839), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Litchfield 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 Coolalinga 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. |