Flynn, 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 Flynn, in the Alice Springs Municipality local government area.
| Locality | Flynn |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Alice Springs Municipality |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -23.71158 |
| Longitude | 133.83299 |
| Population | 112 |
| Density | 7.8 /km² |
| Area | 14.4 km² |
| Elevation | 649 m |
| Postcode | 0875 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 1290 km south-southeast |
Flynn is a locality in the Alice Springs Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 112. The locality covers an area of 14.4 km², giving a population density of about 7.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 649 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1290 km south-southeast of Darwin. Flynn is located at 23.7116°S, 133.8330°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0875. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Flynn rests on the ancient, ochre-dusted plains, a place where the sky seems to stretch into an infinite, pale blue canvas. It lies 5.1 km west-south-west of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 255°T), and is situated 3.2 km west of Gillen. The landscape here is a study in subtle textures: low, scrubby vegetation, resilient mulga and spinifex, clings to the earth, a testament to the relentless sun and scarce water. The air itself carries a dry warmth, a constant whisper of heat that shapes the very character of the land, and as dusk descends, the light softens, painting the distant, low-slung mesas in hues of rose and violet, a quiet, breathtaking spectacle. It's a land that feels both vast and intimately detailed, where every rock and hardy plant tells a story of endurance.
The economic heart of Flynn has long pulsed with the rhythm of the land, primarily through cattle grazing, where vast stations stretch across the horizon, their fences a fragile boundary against the wild. This pastoral heritage is deeply woven into the fabric of the place, a legacy passed down through generations who have learned to coax a living from this demanding environment. While mining has also played a part in the region's development, it is the enduring spirit of the grazier, the quiet resilience of the people who call Flynn home, that truly defines its character. Travellers often remark on the unhurried pace of life, a refreshing contrast to the rush of more populous centres, and the genuine warmth of the locals, who welcome visitors with a straightforward hospitality born from a shared understanding of this unique corner of the Territory.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Flynn, 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 Flynn, in the Alice Springs Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Flynn includes the postcode (0875), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Alice Springs Municipality), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Flynn 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. |