Wadeye, 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 Wadeye, in the West Daly Region local government area.
| Locality | Wadeye |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | West Daly Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -14.24953 |
| Longitude | 129.51694 |
| Population | 1,924 |
| Density | 92.3 /km² |
| Area | 20.8 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 245 km southwest |
Wadeye is a locality in the West Daly Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,924. The locality covers an area of 20.8 km², giving a population density of about 92.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 245 km southwest of Darwin. Wadeye is located at 14.2495°S, 129.5169°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0822. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Wadeye rests on the edge of the Daly River, a place where the red earth meets the vast, shimmering expanse of the Northern Territory's coastal plain. It lies 245.0 km south-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 216°T), and is situated 21.2 km south-west of Thamarrurr. The air here carries the scent of damp soil and the distant, salty tang of the Timor Sea, a constant reminder of the land's proximity to the ocean. Sun-bleached buildings huddle together, their corrugated iron roofs catching the fierce, unyielding light, while the surrounding landscape unfolds in a mosaic of hardy spinifex, sparse woodlands, and the occasional, resilient paperbark lining the watercourses. Evenings often bring a spectacular transformation, as the setting sun bleeds across the sky in hues of ochre and rose, painting the clouds with a fleeting, fiery beauty that seems to hold the very breath of the land.
This is a place with deep roots, where generations of the Thamarrurr people have lived in close connection with the country. The economy of Wadeye has long been shaped by the bounty of the surrounding waters and the land's capacity for sustenance, with fishing and the gathering of traditional foods remaining vital. More recently, efforts have been made to diversify, with small-scale enterprises and community projects seeking to build a stronger future. The history of Wadeye is also a story of resilience, of adapting to the changing tides of settlement and development, while holding fast to the enduring spirit and cultural heritage that defines this unique corner of the North.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wadeye, 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 Wadeye, in the West Daly Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Wadeye includes the postcode (0822), telephone area code (08), and local government area (West Daly Region), 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 Wadeye 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. |