Explore Darwin City, Northern Territory, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Darwin City, NT map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Darwin City, Northern Territory, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Northern Territory or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Darwin City and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Darwin City.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Darwin City |
| 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 | -12.46349 |
| Longitude | 130.84356 |
| Population | 139,902 |
| Density | 26052.5 /km² |
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Postcode | 0800 |
| Area Code | 08 |
Darwin City is a locality in the Darwin Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. With a population of 139,902, Darwin City is a major urban centre in Northern Territory. The locality covers an area of 5.4 km², giving a population density of about 26052.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. Darwin City is located at 12.4635°S, 130.8436°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0800. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Darwin City unfolds across a low-lying coastal plain, its northern edge defined by the vast expanse of the Timor Sea, which laps at the shores of its prominent harbour. It lies 1289.8 km north-north-west of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 345°T), and is situated 10.5 km south-west of Karama. The terrain here is generally flat to gently undulating, a characteristic landscape of the Top End, where the air hangs thick with the scent of salt and the distant promise of rain during the build-up season. This tropical setting imbues Darwin City with a distinct physical character, a place where the vibrant greens of the surrounding vegetation meet the shimmering blues of the ocean, and the sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts a golden, almost liquid glow across the waterways and the meticulously maintained parks. The city's connection to the sea is palpable, shaping its outlook and the rhythm of its daily life, a constant reminder of its position at the edge of the Australian continent.
The story of Darwin City is one of resilience and adaptation, beginning with its early establishment as a strategic port and administrative centre. Its history is deeply intertwined with the Northern Territory's development, marked by periods of rapid growth and devastating cyclones, most notably Cyclone Tracy in 1974, which reshaped much of the city and its spirit. Economically, Darwin City has historically relied on its role as a gateway for defence, government administration, and increasingly, resource-based industries and tourism. The city serves as a vital hub for the Northern Territory's economy, with significant sectors including defence, public administration, and the burgeoning tourism industry, which capitalises on Darwin City's unique tropical environment and proximity to Asian markets. Fishing and aquaculture also contribute to the local economy, reflecting the abundant marine life of the surrounding waters.
Darwin City boasts a vibrant cultural life, though it is not a major centre for the national professional sporting leagues like the AFL or NRL, its sporting passions often find expression in local competitions and the occasional exhibition match. The city is renowned for its spectacular annual events, such as the Darwin Festival and the Beer Can Regatta, which draw crowds and celebrate the unique spirit of the Top End. World-famous landmarks are few in the traditional sense, but the Darwin Waterfront Precinct, with its Wave Lagoon, and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, which powerfully showcases Indigenous art and the region's history, are significant draws. The city's natural beauty is best appreciated in its parks, like the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, and the nearby Casuarina Coastal Reserve, offering stunning coastal vistas and native flora. Charles Darwin University is the region's primary institution of higher learning, fostering research and education within this distinct geographical context. While Darwin City may not be a global epicentre for renowned individuals, it has produced notable figures, particularly within the realms of Indigenous art and politics, reflecting its unique cultural landscape.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Darwin City, 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 Darwin City, in the Darwin Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Darwin City includes the postcode (0800), 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.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 Darwin City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |