Yuendumu, 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 Yuendumu, in the Central Desert Region local government area.
| Locality | Yuendumu |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Central Desert Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -22.25931 |
| Longitude | 131.79124 |
| Population | 704 |
| Density | 68.2 /km² |
| Area | 10.3 km² |
| Elevation | 672 m |
| Postcode | 0872 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 1094 km south |
Yuendumu is a locality in the Central Desert Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 704. The locality covers an area of 10.3 km², giving a population density of about 68.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 672 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1094 km south of Darwin. Yuendumu is located at 22.2593°S, 131.7912°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0872. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Yuendumu rises from the ochre plains, a cluster of dwellings and vital services against the immense canvas of the Central Desert. It lies 267.3 km north-west of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 306°T), and is situated 42.4 km west of Yuelamu. The land around Yuendumu is a study in subtle, enduring beauty, where the earth, baked to a terracotta hue, rolls out in gentle, undulating waves towards a horizon that seems to stretch into eternity. Spinifex, a hardy, pale green grass, carpets the ground in dense tussocks, its sharp, wiry blades catching the light and creating a shimmering, almost ethereal texture under the vast, unblinking sky. Acacia trees, their slender forms etched against the blue, offer sparse shade, their leaves a dusty green, and the air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a perfume of sun-warmed earth and ancient stone. As the sun begins its descent, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows that deepen the colours of the landscape, turning the earth to shades of rose and deep umber, a quiet spectacle that has unfolded for millennia.
This place, Yuendumu, is a significant hub for the Warlpiri people, its history deeply entwined with their enduring connection to this country. Established as a government settlement, it has since transitioned to a thriving community where traditional culture and contemporary life coexist. The local economy is shaped by a blend of government services, community-run enterprises, and the vital artistic output of its people, particularly through the celebrated Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation, whose vibrant paintings are recognised worldwide. The rhythm of daily life here is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a measured pace that allows for the continuation of cultural practices and the transmission of knowledge. The surrounding country, though seemingly austere, is rich in significance, a living landscape that continues to sustain and inspire its custodians.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yuendumu, 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 Yuendumu, in the Central Desert Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Yuendumu includes the postcode (0872), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Central Desert 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 Yuendumu 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. |