Wanguri, Northern Territory

Wanguri
Darwin, Northern Territory
Casuarina Exchange located at Wanguri.
Wanguri is located in Darwin, Australia
Wanguri
Wanguri
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Coordinates12°22′21″S 130°53′16″E / 12.37250°S 130.88778°E / -12.37250; 130.88778
Population1,876 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1,880/km2 (4,860/sq mi)
Established1972
Postcode(s)0810
Area1.0 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Location13.8 km (9 mi) from Darwin
LGA(s)City of Darwin
Territory electorate(s)Wanguri
Federal division(s)Solomon
Suburbs around Wanguri:
Tiwi Lyons
Nakara Wanguri Leanyer
Alawa Wagaman Wulagi

Wanguri 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

Wanguri was one of Darwin's northern suburbs built before Cyclone Tracy in 1974. It derives its name from the Aboriginal Tribe. The streets in Wanguri are mostly named after early Greek residents of Darwin.

Present day

Major features of Wanguri include the Wanguri Primary School and Wanguri Park. Wanguri experienced a decrease in population between 1996 and 2001.

Wanguri is part of the Wanguri electoral division which also includes Leanyer, Muirhead and parts of Lyons.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Wanguri (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2017. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "The Larrakia People". Larrakia Nation. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Division of Wanguri". Northern Territory Electoral Commission. Northern Territory Government. 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
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