City and suburbs Darwin, Northern Territory

map of darwin suburbs

darwin , suburbs spread in approximately triangular shape, older south-western suburbs—and city itself—forming 1 corner, newer northern suburbs in another, , eastern suburbs, progressing towards palmerston, forming third.

the older part of darwin separated newer northern suburbs darwin international airport , royal australian air force base. palmerston satellite city 20 km (12 mi) south of darwin established in 1980s , 1 of fastest growing municipalities in australia. rural areas of darwin including howard springs, humpty doo , berry springs experiencing strong growth.

mitchell street in darwin cbd

darwin s central business district bounded daly street in north-west, mcminn street in north-east, mitchell street on south-west , bennett street on south-east. cbd has been focus of number of major projects, including billion dollar redevelopment of stokes hill wharf waterfront area including convention centre seating 1500 people , approximately 4,000 square metres (43,000 sq ft) of exhibition space. development include hotels, residential apartments , public space. city s main industrial areas along stuart highway going towards palmerston, centred on winnellie. largest shopping precinct in area casuarina square.

the expensive residential areas stand along coast in suburbs such larrakeyah , brinkin, despite slight risk these low-lying regions face during cyclones , higher tides. inner northern suburbs of millner , coconut grove , eastern suburb of karama home lower-income households, although low-income territory housing units scattered throughout metropolitan area. suburb of lyon addition northern suburbs. development , construction took place in 2009 , 2010 , became home number of affluent darwin residents , local/recently posted military families above rank of sergeant or flying officer.