Tindal, 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 Tindal, in the Katherine Municipality local government area.
| Locality | Tindal |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Katherine Municipality |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -14.52478 |
| Longitude | 132.3805 |
| Population | 993 |
| Density | 9.3 /km² |
| Area | 106.3 km² |
| Elevation | 138 m |
| Postcode | 0853 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 283 km southeast |
Tindal is a locality in the Katherine Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 993. The locality covers an area of 106.3 km², giving a population density of about 9.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 138 m above sea level. It lies approximately 283 km southeast of Darwin. Tindal is located at 14.5248°S, 132.3805°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0853. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Tindal hums with a dry, earthy character, a place where the vast, pale Australian sky presses down with a tangible weight. It lies 283.1 km south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 144°T), and is situated 14.0 km south-east of Katherine. The landscape is a study in ochre and rust, a broad expanse of savanna country punctuated by hardy eucalypts and spinifex that shimmers under the relentless sun. The air itself feels ancient, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, faint aroma of woodsmoke, a testament to the enduring spirit of this land. Even the shadows here seem to have a deeper, more resonant hue, stretching long and thin across the dusty tracks that crisscross the plains.
The story of Tindal is deeply intertwined with its strategic importance, a history etched into its very foundations by military necessity. This area, once largely untouched, found new purpose and a bustling energy with the establishment of a significant air force base, a presence that continues to shape its economy and the rhythm of daily life. While agriculture and cattle grazing have long been the traditional pursuits in the wider region, Tindal’s modern identity is undeniably linked to its defence role, attracting a transient population and a steady flow of personnel and their families. The nearby Katherine River, a vital artery in this arid land, offers a counterpoint to the dry plains, its waters a cool, inviting presence that draws both local life and the occasional traveller seeking respite.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tindal, 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 Tindal, in the Katherine Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Tindal includes the postcode (0853), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Katherine Municipality), 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 Tindal 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. |