Howard Springs, 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 Howard Springs, in the Litchfield Municipality local government area.
| Locality | Howard Springs |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Litchfield Municipality |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -12.46796 |
| Longitude | 131.06636 |
| Population | 6,852 |
| Density | 87.6 /km² |
| Area | 78.3 km² |
| Elevation | 41 m |
| Postcode | 0835 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 24 km east |
Howard Springs is a locality in the Litchfield Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,852. The locality covers an area of 78.3 km², giving a population density of about 87.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 41 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km east of Darwin. Howard Springs is located at 12.4680°S, 131.0664°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0835. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Howard Springs unfolds as a verdant pocket on the edge of the tropical north, a place where the air itself hums with a humid, vibrant energy. It lies 24.2 km east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 91°T), and is situated 14.3 km north-north-west of Humpty Doo. The landscape here is a gentle tapestry of native bushland, punctuated by the manicured green of residential gardens and the richer hues of agricultural plots. Eucalypts, their bark peeling like ancient scrolls, stand sentinel over the terrain, their leaves rustling in the warm breeze that carries the scent of damp earth and flowering frangipani. The light, especially in the late afternoon, softens the edges of everything, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the lawns and the dusty tracks, imbuing the ordinary with a quiet, luminous beauty.
This locality traces its origins back to a time when the dream of agricultural self-sufficiency took root in the Top End, with Howard Springs becoming a significant centre for horticulture. The rich, alluvial soils, nourished by the seasonal rains that define the tropical rhythm, have long supported a diverse array of crops, from mangoes and pawpaws to a variety of vegetables, sustaining a local economy built on fresh produce. Beyond its agricultural heritage, Howard Springs is also known for its proximity to significant natural attractions, drawing travellers and residents alike to experience the unique biodiversity and rugged beauty of the surrounding parklands, a constant reminder of the wild heart that beats just beyond the suburban fringe.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Howard Springs, 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 Howard Springs, in the Litchfield Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Howard Springs includes the postcode (0835), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Litchfield 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 Howard Springs 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. |