Fannie Bay, 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 Fannie Bay, in the Darwin Municipality local government area.
| Locality | Fannie Bay |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Darwin Municipality |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -12.4275 |
| Longitude | 130.83515 |
| Population | 2,688 |
| Density | 804.8 /km² |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 4 km north-northwest |
Fannie Bay is a locality in the Darwin Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,688. The locality covers an area of 3.3 km², giving a population density of about 804.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km north-northwest of Darwin. Fannie Bay is located at 12.4275°S, 130.8351°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving.
Fannie Bay is a coastal suburb of Darwin, its landscape defined by the shimmering, often humid air and the languid curve of its shoreline. It lies 4.1 km north-north-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 347°T), and is situated 9.2 km west-south-west of Karama. The land here is relatively flat, a sandy loam that supports a scattering of hardy native trees – pandanus with their spiky crowns, and the elegant ghost gums, their white bark stark against the intense blue sky. The proximity to the sea is a constant presence; the air carries a faint, briny scent, and the distant murmur of waves is a perpetual soundtrack. In the late afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, the light takes on a honeyed quality, gilding the edges of the clouds and casting long, soft shadows across the green expanse of parkland that often buffers the residential areas from the water's edge.
The history of Fannie Bay is intertwined with Darwin’s development as a northern port and administrative centre. Early settlers were drawn to its strategic position, and the suburb retains echoes of its past, from the heritage-listed structures of the Darwin Aviation Museum, a reminder of the region's wartime significance, to the older, low-set homes that speak of a different era. The local economy, while now diversified, has historically been influenced by the sea, with fishing and maritime activities playing a significant role, and tourism continuing to draw visitors eager to experience the tropical lifestyle. The Darwin Turf Club, a prominent landmark, hosts vibrant racing events that punctuate the year, bringing a distinctive energy to the suburb, while the nearby Darwin Botanic Gardens offer a verdant sanctuary, a testament to the rich biodiversity of the Top End.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fannie Bay, 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 Fannie Bay, in the Darwin Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Fannie Bay includes the postcode, telephone area code (08), and local government area (Darwin Municipality). 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 Fannie Bay 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. |