Middle Point, 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 Middle Point, in the Litchfield Municipality local government area.
| Locality | Middle Point |
| 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 | -12.59933 |
| Longitude | 131.32168 |
| Population | 62 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 111.8 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 54 km east-southeast |
Middle Point is a locality in the Litchfield Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 62. The locality covers an area of 111.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 54 km east-southeast of Darwin. Middle Point is located at 12.5993°S, 131.3217°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0822. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Middle Point rests on the edge of a broad, sandy plain, where the scrubby eucalyptus and paperbark trees give way to a more open, windswept landscape. It lies 54.1 km east-south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 106°T), and is situated 21.3 km east of Humpty Doo. The air here carries the fine, dry scent of baked earth, a constant reminder of the dry season's relentless grip, even when the distant haze suggests the faintest promise of rain. Sparse vegetation, tough and resilient, clings to the ochre-coloured soil, punctuated by the occasional hardy acacia, its delicate yellow blossoms a surprising splash of colour against the muted tones of the land. The horizon stretches, vast and unbroken, meeting a sky that often burns a fierce, unyielding blue, a canvas for clouds that drift like lazy ships. The silence here is profound, broken only by the rustle of wind through dry leaves and the sharp cry of a bird of prey circling high above.
The history of Middle Point is etched into the very character of its economy, a tapestry woven from the demanding realities of its environment. For generations, the land has supported hardy pastoralists, their cattle grazing on the surprisingly verdant patches that emerge after the rains, an enduring testament to the tenacity of life in this region. More recently, the discovery of mineral deposits has brought a new pulse to the area, with the hum of machinery a counterpoint to the ancient quiet. This influx of industry has subtly altered the pace of life, introducing a transient population alongside the long-established families who understand the subtle language of this challenging terrain. The local pub, a simple corrugated iron structure, serves as the informal centre of this small but determined community, a place where stories of the land, the livestock, and the latest finds are shared under the glow of fluorescent lights, the heat of the day slowly receding outside.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Middle Point, 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 Middle Point, in the Litchfield Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Middle Point includes the postcode (0822), 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 Middle Point 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. |