Marrara, Northern Territory Explained

Type:suburb
Marrara
City:Darwin
State:nt
Lga:City of Darwin
Postcode:0812
Coordinates:-12.3983°N 130.88°W
Alternative Location Map:Australia Darwin
Est:1869
Pop:1,549
Area:4.56
Local Map:yes
Zoom:12
Stategov:Karama
Stategov2:Sanderson
Fedgov:Solomon
Near-Nw:Jingili
Near-N:Anula
Wulagi
Near-Ne:Malak
Near-E:Karama
Near-Se:Berrimah
Dist1:11.5
Location1:Darwin

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.[1]

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.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-03-31 . The Larrakia People . 2024-02-24 . Larrakia Nation . en-US.
  2. "Contact us ." Airnorth. Retrieved 10 February 2011. "Administration 4 Lancaster Road MARRARA."