Milingimbi, 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 Milingimbi, in the East Arnhem Region local government area.
| Locality | Milingimbi |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | East Arnhem Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -12.10007 |
| Longitude | 134.9145 |
| Population | 1,279 |
| Density | 291.3 /km² |
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 444 km east |
Milingimbi is a locality in the East Arnhem Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,279. The locality covers an area of 4.4 km², giving a population density of about 291.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 444 km east of Darwin. Milingimbi is located at 12.1001°S, 134.9145°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0822. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Milingimbi rises from the turquoise embrace of the Arafura Sea, an island jewel in the East Arnhem Region where the air hums with the ceaseless song of cicadas and the scent of salt and eucalyptus. It lies 444.1 km east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 85°T), and is situated 24.9 km north of Ramingining. Its shores are a mosaic of ochre earth and fine, pale sand, meeting waters that shift from sapphire to emerald with the passing clouds, fringed by mangroves that whisper secrets in the tidal breeze. The landscape here is a gentle rise, not dramatic peaks but rolling undulations softened by the pervasive tropical scrub and scattered stands of hardy trees, their branches reaching skyward like supplicating arms. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, bathing the island in a warm, honeyed glow that seems to slow the very pulse of the day.
This island has long been a place of profound significance, a traditional homeland where ancient stories are etched into the very spirit of the land, carried by the Yolngu people who are its custodians. The economy of Milingimbi, while modest, is deeply rooted in the bounty of its surrounding waters, with fishing providing a vital connection to sustenance and livelihood, the boats bobbing rhythmically in the small harbour a constant reminder of this enduring relationship. For generations, this island has been a point of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythms of traditional life coexist with the subtle currents of the modern world, a unique character forged by its isolation and the deep, unwavering connection its people hold to this special corner of the Territory.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Milingimbi, 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 Milingimbi, in the East Arnhem Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Milingimbi includes the postcode (0822), telephone area code (08), and local government area (East Arnhem Region), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Milingimbi 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. |