Marrara
Darwin, Northern Territory
Northlakes Shopping Centre, Marrara
Marrara is located in Darwin, Australia
Marrara
Marrara
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Coordinates12°23′54″S 130°52′48″E / 12.39833°S 130.88000°E / -12.39833; 130.88000
Population1,549 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density339.7/km2 (879.8/sq mi)
Established1869
Postcode(s)0812
Area4.56 km2 (1.8 sq mi)
Location11.5 km (7 mi) from Darwin
LGA(s)City of Darwin
Territory electorate(s)
Federal division(s)Solomon
Suburbs around Marrara:
Jingili Anula
Wulagi		 Malak
Eaton Marrara Karama
Eaton Eaton Berrimah

Marrara is a northern suburb of the city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. It is on the traditional Country and waterways of the Larrakia people.[2]

History

Shown on Goyder's original surveys of Darwin in 1869 was the swamp between the suburb and the Darwin International Airport, but like Leanyer, the name is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal name for the area.

The streets in the residential area of the suburb are named after golf courses at the request of the Darwin Golf Club who developed the residential subdivision in order to develop the greens. It is also near the International Airport.

The Marrara Oval hosts AFL matches.

Economy

Airnorth has its head office on the property of Darwin International Airport in Marrara.[3]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Marrara (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2017. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "The Larrakia People". Larrakia Nation. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Contact us Archived 8 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine." Airnorth. Retrieved 10 February 2011. "Administration 4 Lancaster Road MARRARA."

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