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| Locality | Tiwi Islands |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Tiwi Islands Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -11.51557 |
| Longitude | 130.82239 |
| Population | 166 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 11431.3 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 105 km north |
Tiwi Islands is a locality in the Tiwi Islands Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 166. The locality covers an area of 11431.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 105 km north of Darwin. Tiwi Islands is located at 11.5156°S, 130.8224°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.
Tiwi Islands rise from the Timor Sea, a verdant archipelago where the land breathes a humid, tropical rhythm. It lies 105.4 km north of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 359°T), and is situated 34.3 km north-east of Wurrumiyanga. The terrain is generally flat, low-lying, a mosaic of paperbark swamps, monsoon forests, and sandy plains that stretch towards the coast. Salt-laden air, thick with the scent of damp earth and flowering bush, hangs heavy, particularly as the sky begins its slow descent into evening, painting the western horizon in hues of ochre and rose. Mangroves fringe many of the waterways, their intricate root systems a testament to the constant ebb and flow of the tides, creating a dynamic boundary between sea and land. The very colour of the soil, a rich, deep red in places, speaks of ancient volcanic origins and the relentless work of tropical weathering.
For millennia, these islands have been the ancestral home of the Tiwi people, their culture deeply interwoven with the land and sea. This enduring heritage shapes the character of the Tiwi Islands, evident in the vibrant art forms and the strong community ties that persist today. While traditional ways of life remain vital, the local economy has seen diversification, with some engagement in fishing and the burgeoning art industry providing opportunities for local artisans to share their stories and skills with the world. Visitors often speak of the profound sense of peace that settles upon them, a quietude fostered by the unhurried pace of life and the raw, untamed beauty of the natural environment. The islands offer a glimpse into a world where the seasons dictate the rhythm of existence, from the intense rains of the wet season to the gentle dryness of the cooler months.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory. 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 Tiwi Islands, in the Tiwi Islands Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Tiwi Islands includes the postcode (0822), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Tiwi Islands 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 Tiwi Islands is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |