Jabiru, 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 Jabiru, in the West Arnhem Region local government area.
| Locality | Jabiru |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | West Arnhem Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -12.67084 |
| Longitude | 132.83688 |
| Population | 1,540 |
| Density | 115.6 /km² |
| Area | 13.3 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 0886 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 217 km east |
Jabiru is a locality in the West Arnhem Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,540. The locality covers an area of 13.3 km², giving a population density of about 115.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 217 km east of Darwin. Jabiru is located at 12.6708°S, 132.8369°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0886. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Jabiru rises from the ochre earth, a settlement carved from the vastness of the Top End. It lies 217.6 km east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 96°T), and is situated 43.0 km south-west of Gunbalanya. The air here hums with a peculiar stillness, broken only by the distant cry of a bird or the rustle of unseen life in the rust-coloured scrub. Flat, ancient plains stretch towards a horizon that blurs in the relentless heat, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of eucalyptus and the occasional termite mound, a testament to the persistent work of tiny architects. The light, especially as the day begins its slow surrender, paints the landscape in hues of molten gold and deep rose, a fleeting beauty that softens the rugged terrain. The very ground seems to breathe, warmed by the sun's persistent gaze, and the dust stirred by passing vehicles carries the faint, dry scent of the land itself.
This is a place shaped by discovery and the enduring spirit of those who came to work the earth's hidden riches. Jabiru's existence is intrinsically linked to the bounty unearthed from the nearby Ranger uranium mine, a facility that brought a unique economy and a transient population to this remote corner of Australia. The town, designed and built with a singular purpose, centres on practicality and resilience, catering to the needs of its workers and the wider region. Beyond the immediate industry, the proximity to World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park draws a different kind of visitor, drawn by the promise of ancient rock art, cascading waterfalls, and the raw, untamed beauty of wetlands teeming with life. The rhythm of Jabiru is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a steady pulse that beats beneath the surface of its modern infrastructure, a quiet acknowledgement of the deep time and ancient traditions that have always held sway here.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jabiru, 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 Jabiru, in the West Arnhem Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Jabiru includes the postcode (0886), telephone area code (08), and local government area (West Arnhem Region), 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 Jabiru 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. |