Malak, 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 Malak, in the Darwin Municipality local government area.
| Locality | Malak |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Darwin Municipality |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -12.39336 |
| Longitude | 130.90374 |
| Population | 3,000 |
| Density | 1704.5 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 0812 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 10 km northeast |
Malak is a locality in the Darwin Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,000. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 1704.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km northeast of Darwin. Malak is located at 12.3934°S, 130.9037°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0812. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Malak unfolds as a verdant fringe to Darwin’s bustling urban edge, its character shaped by the humid embrace of the tropics. It lies 10.2 km north-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 40°T), and is situated 1.5 km west-north-west of Karama. The land here is a gentle swell of lateritic earth, softened by a dense, emerald carpet of native grasses that shimmers with an almost liquid sheen after the rains. Towering eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, punctuate the landscape, offering dappled shade where the air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and unseen blossoms. In the late afternoon, the sun bleeds a molten gold across the western horizon, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender, a quiet spectacle that colours the everyday passage of life.
Historically, Malak's development is intrinsically linked to Darwin's growth, serving as a residential and recreational appendage rather than a singular economic engine. Its economy is primarily a reflection of its neighbouring urban centres, with residents commuting to employment in the city, the port, or the defence establishments that dot the surrounding region. The area is known for its expansive parklands, such as the historic Charles Darwin National Park, a significant ecological and recreational asset that draws visitors seeking respite from the urban hum. This proximity to nature, coupled with its established residential neighbourhoods, lends Malak a distinct character of accessible wilderness within easy reach of metropolitan conveniences, a rhythm dictated by the build-up and the dry season.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Malak, 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 Malak, in the Darwin Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Malak includes the postcode (0812), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Darwin 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 Malak 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. |