The Narrows, Northern Territory
Suburb of Darwin, the Northern Territory, Australia
12°25′40″S 130°51′38″E / 12.42778°S 130.86056°E / -12.42778; 130.86056Suburbs around The Narrows: | ||
Ludmilla | Eaton | Eaton |
Ludmilla | The Narrows | Eaton |
Woolner | Winnellie | Winnellie |
The Narrows is a northern inner suburb of the city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. It is the traditional country and waterways of the Larrakia people.[2]
History
It is named after the narrow land between Ludmilla and Sadgrove Creeks.
The Narrows appeared on early plans of Darwin and was retained as a suburb name when the area of land south of the RAAF Base was subdivided in 1960.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "2016 Community Profiles: The Narrows (State Suburb)". 2016 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "The Larrakia People". Larrakia Nation. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
External links
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- Darwin City (part)
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- Myilly Point
- Ludmilla
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- Stuart Park
- The Gardens
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- Anula
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