Elliott, Barkly Region, Northern Territory
Elliott, 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 Elliott, in the Barkly Region local government area.
| Locality | Elliott |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Barkly Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -17.54923 |
| Longitude | 133.53974 |
| Population | 352 |
| Density | 82.6 /km² |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Elevation | 227 m |
| Postcode | 0862 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 635 km south-southeast |
Elliott is a locality in the Barkly Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 352. The locality covers an area of 4.3 km², giving a population density of about 82.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 227 m above sea level. It lies approximately 635 km south-southeast of Darwin. Elliott is located at 17.5492°S, 133.5397°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.
Elliott rests under a vast, cerulean sky, a scatter of buildings and red earth embracing the flatness of the Barkly Tableland. It lies 635.3 km south-south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 153°T), and is situated 25.8 km south-east of Newcastle Waters. The land here is an ancient, ochre canvas, painted with the muted greens of hardy spinifex and sparse acacia, stretching towards a horizon that seems to recede with every glance. The air, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a dry, mineral scent, a whispered promise of the deep earth beneath. Dust, fine and pervasive, coats everything with a gentle, ochre blush, softening the sharp edges of corrugated iron roofs and the weathered timber of verandahs. The light, as it filters through the leaves of the scattered ghost gums, possesses a luminous quality, turning the landscape into a study of subtle shadows and warm, diffused glow.
Elliott’s story is etched into the dust and the enduring spirit of its people, a place shaped by the vital arteries of transport and the patient work of those who have called it home. Originally established as a service centre for travellers traversing the vast distances of the Northern Territory, its character is deeply entwined with the history of the Overland Telegraph Line and the Stuart Highway, routes that have brought both commerce and connection to this remote corner. The local economy has long been tied to the pastoral industry, with vast cattle stations stretching across the surrounding plains, their fortunes linked to the fickle rains and the global demand for beef. More recently, the town has seen a resurgence of interest in its potential as a stopover for tourists exploring the natural wonders of the Barkly, drawn by the promise of authentic outback experiences and a glimpse into a different way of life. The rhythm of Elliott is one of quiet resilience, where the day unfolds with a gentle, unhurried pace, punctuated by the rumble of trucks and the murmur of conversations shared over a cup of tea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Elliott, 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 Elliott, in the Barkly Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Elliott includes the postcode (0862), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Barkly 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 Elliott 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. |