Southport, 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 Southport, in the Litchfield Municipality local government area.
| Locality | Southport |
| 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 | -12.72978 |
| Longitude | 130.95218 |
| Population | 232 |
| Density | 50.4 /km² |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 32 km south-southeast |
Southport is a locality in the Litchfield Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 232. The locality covers an area of 4.6 km², giving a population density of about 50.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 32 km south-southeast of Darwin. Southport is located at 12.7298°S, 130.9522°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.
Southport’s character is etched in the ochre dust that clings to everything and the vast, pale sky that seems to stretch into infinity. It lies 31.9 km south-south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 158°T), and is situated 5.8 km west of Berry Springs. The land here is a study in subtle resilience, a palette of muted greens and browns under a sun that can be both benevolent and fiercely demanding. Scrubby trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, punctuate the landscape, their leaves a dusty silver in the sharp light. The air itself feels thinner, carrying the faint, dry scent of eucalyptus and the distant murmur of insects. A quiet stillness often settles over Southport, broken only by the occasional rumble of a ute or the sharp cry of a bird overhead, a silence that speaks of immense space and a deep, enduring patience.
The story of Southport is one of hardy enterprise, a place where the economy has long been tied to the land's capricious bounty. For generations, cattle grazing has been the lifeblood, the vast stations stretching out like patchwork quilts under the relentless sun, shaping the fortunes and the very spirit of the inhabitants. This is a place where history whispers from the weathered tin roofs and the unpaved roads, a history of pioneers and resilience, of people who understood the profound connection between their lives and the often-harsh environment. Though tourism now plays a role, drawing travellers seeking the raw beauty of the surrounding wilderness and the unique character of outback life, the fundamental rhythm of Southport remains dictated by the seasons and the enduring legacy of those who first carved a life from this rugged terrain.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Southport, 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 Southport, in the Litchfield Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Southport 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 Southport 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. |