Wilton, 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 Wilton, in the Roper Gulf Region local government area.
| Locality | Wilton |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Roper Gulf Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -14.41313 |
| Longitude | 134.89421 |
| Population | 134 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 8441.4 km² |
| Elevation | 101 m |
| Postcode | 0852 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 489 km east-southeast |
Wilton is a locality in the Roper Gulf Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 134. The locality covers an area of 8441.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 101 m above sea level. It lies approximately 489 km east-southeast of Darwin. Wilton is located at 14.4131°S, 134.8942°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0852. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Wilton rests on country that breathes the vastness of the Roper Gulf, where the earth itself seems to sigh under an immense, unblemished sky. It lies 488.8 km east-south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 117°T), and is situated 39.1 km north-north-east of Ngukurr. The landscape here is a study in ochre and emerald, a rolling terrain where ancient escarpments stand sentinel over floodplains that swell and recede with the seasonal pulse of the land. The air, thick with the scent of eucalyptus and dry earth, hums with the quiet industry of insects and the distant calls of unseen birds, a soundscape that whispers of timeless rhythms. During the twilight hours, the light softens, casting a golden hue across the weathered bark of the scattered trees, each shadow deepening the sense of profound stillness.
The story of Wilton is one interwoven with the enduring spirit of the Northern Territory, a place where the economy has long been shaped by the bounty and challenges of this rugged country. Historically, cattle grazing has been the lifeblood of this region, the vast stations stretching across the land as a testament to generations of hard work and resilience. The land’s potential for livestock is evident in the hardy breeds that navigate the undulating country, their presence a quiet echo of the pastoral heritage. Beyond the enduring cattle industry, the mineral wealth beneath the surface has also drawn prospectors and miners, their endeavours adding another layer to Wilton’s economic narrative, a constant search for the earth’s hidden treasures.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wilton, 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 Wilton, in the Roper Gulf Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Wilton includes the postcode (0852), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Roper Gulf 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 Wilton 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. |