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| Locality | Coonawarra |
| 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 | -12.43408 |
| Longitude | 130.90717 |
| Population | 105 |
| Density | 54.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 42 m |
| Postcode | 0820 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 7 km east-northeast |
Coonawarra is a locality in the Darwin Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 105. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 54.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 42 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km east-northeast of Darwin. Coonawarra is located at 12.4341°S, 130.9072°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0820. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Coonawarra’s landscape is a study in subtle contrasts, a gentle, almost imperceptible rise from the surrounding plains under a sky that often stretches in a vast, unbroken blue. It lies 7.6 km east-north-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 65°T), and is situated 3.9 km south-south-west of Karama. Here, the earth, a deep, rich terra rossa, lies exposed in furrows, a painter’s palette of ochre and rust, hinting at the fertile heart beneath. This is a country where the air, especially in the early mornings, carries a crispness that belies the tropical latitude, a breath of cool air before the sun asserts its full dominion. The character of Coonawarra is etched in the orderly rows of vines, their leaves a vibrant green against the red soil, a quiet testament to the human hand that has shaped this particular corner of the Northern Territory.
The story of Coonawarra is inextricably linked to the land’s potential, a narrative of pioneering spirit and agricultural ambition that has defined its local economy for generations. While neighbouring regions might boast of mining or grazing, Coonawarra has cultivated a distinct identity, one built around the meticulous craft of winemaking. The rich, iron-rich soil, coupled with a unique microclimate, has proven exceptionally suited to certain grape varietals, fostering a reputation that extends far beyond the immediate surrounds. This dedication to viticulture has not only shaped the economic landscape but also the cultural rhythm of Coonawarra, drawing travellers and connoisseurs alike to its cellar doors, each visit a small pilgrimage to taste the fruits of this singular place.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Coonawarra, Northern Territory. 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 Coonawarra, in the Darwin Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Coonawarra includes the postcode (0820), 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 Coonawarra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |