Wurrumiyanga, 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 Wurrumiyanga, in the Tiwi Islands Region local government area.
| Locality | Wurrumiyanga |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Tiwi Islands Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -11.75563 |
| Longitude | 130.62459 |
| Population | 1,567 |
| Density | 142.2 /km² |
| Area | 11.0 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 82 km north-northwest |
Wurrumiyanga is a locality in the Tiwi Islands Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,567. The locality covers an area of 11.0 km², giving a population density of about 142.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 82 km north-northwest of Darwin. Wurrumiyanga is located at 11.7556°S, 130.6246°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0822. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Wurrumiyanga rests on the shores of the Arafura Sea, a sentinel against the vast blue expanse. It lies 82.2 km north-north-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 343°T), and is situated 78.4 km north-north-west of Karama. The island landscape here is a tapestry of rust-red earth, low-lying scrub, and the vibrant green of pandanus palms that lean towards the salty breeze. The air, thick with the scent of damp earth and the distant tang of the ocean, carries the ceaseless murmur of the tides. Sunlight, filtered through a haze that often softens the edges of the world, paints the land in hues of ochre and emerald, a gentle reminder of the tropical embrace. The very ground underfoot, a fine, sandy loam, yields to the touch, hinting at the subterranean life that thrives beneath.
This place is a living testament to the enduring spirit of the Tiwi people, its traditional custodians for millennia. Wurrumiyanga has been a centre of cultural expression, its art, dance, and ceremonies continuing to flourish. The local economy, once solely tied to the sea and the land's bounty, now includes a growing presence in arts and crafts, with intricate carvings and vibrant paintings finding their way to markets far beyond the islands. The history of Wurrumiyanga is etched not in stone monuments but in the oral traditions passed down through generations, a lineage that speaks of resilience and a profound connection to this ancestral homeland. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a steady, unhurried pulse that resonates with the ancient heart of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wurrumiyanga, 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 Wurrumiyanga, in the Tiwi Islands Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Wurrumiyanga includes the postcode (0822), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Tiwi Islands 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 Wurrumiyanga 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. |