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Marrakai

NT 822 • Northern Territory

564
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
2206.92 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteOutbackAgricultural
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About Marrakai

Marrakai is a large, sparsely populated rural locality in the Northern Territory, situated approximately 76 kilometres east of Darwin City in an unincorporated area outside any formal local government authority. The locality spans an expansive 2,207 square kilometres of tropical savanna, floodplains, and wetlands near the Adelaide River and the shores of Van Diemen Gulf, and recorded a population of 564 at the 2021 Census. A true Top End climate prevails, with mean maximum temperatures around 33°C, high humidity, and approximately 1,435 millimetres of rainfall concentrated in the wet season from November to April.

Marrakai is predominantly pastoral and agricultural land, with cattle grazing the seasonally flooded grasslands and billabongs that define the Top End's landscape between the Wet and Dry seasons. The Adelaide River and surrounding wetlands are renowned for outstanding barramundi fishing and exceptional wildlife watching, including saltwater crocodiles, migratory birds, and diverse native fauna. There is no public transport serving the area; the Arnhem Highway provides the main road connection to Darwin, and all amenities — including supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and entertainment — are accessed in the Darwin metropolitan area approximately 76 kilometres to the west.

Marrakai falls under postcode 822 and lies within an unincorporated area with no local council. For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Solomon, while state elections fall under the Spillett electorate.

📍 Location

State
Northern Territory
Postcode
822
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Unincorporated
Federal Electorate
Solomon
State Electorate
Spillett
Type
Locality
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-11.76°, 130.63°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2206.92 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 822

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 822, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,359
Median 2023–24
$44,593
▲ 19.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,186

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 822; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Darwin (76 km) Car recommended

Commute to Darwin CBD

Distance
76 km
By Train
No passenger train service to Darwin CBD
By Car (Peak)
55 min – 1 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50 min – 1 hr 5 min

🛣️ Arnhem Highway provides the main route into Darwin; roads may be affected by seasonal flooding during the wet season

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Vast remote pastoral locality with no local services whatsoever; a 4WD-capable vehicle is strongly recommended

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
564
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marrakai known for? +

Marrakai is known for its remote tropical pastoral landscape, encompassing savanna, floodplains, and wetlands near the Adelaide River. The area is particularly celebrated for barramundi fishing and wildlife encounters, including saltwater crocodiles, numerous bird species, and native Top End fauna.

How far is Marrakai from Darwin? +

Marrakai is approximately 76 kilometres east of Darwin City, roughly a 50–80 minute drive via the Arnhem Highway depending on conditions. Travel times can be affected by seasonal flooding during the wet season.

Does Marrakai have public transport? +

Marrakai has no public transport service of any kind. There is no bus or rail connection, and a private vehicle — ideally 4WD-capable for unsealed pastoral roads — is essential for all travel to and from Darwin.

What is the population of Marrakai? +

According to the 2021 Census, Marrakai has a population of 564 people across its vast 2,207 square kilometre area, resulting in an extremely low population density of less than 0.3 people per square kilometre. It is one of the largest and most sparsely settled localities in the Northern Territory.

Is Marrakai a good place to live? +

Marrakai suits those drawn to remote tropical living, agricultural or pastoral work, and the Top End's extraordinary natural environment. It is best suited to self-sufficient households comfortable with isolation, full car dependency, and accessing all services in Darwin, while being rewarded with remarkable fishing, wildlife, and wide open landscapes.

What is the postcode for Marrakai? +

The postcode for Marrakai is 0822 (sometimes written as 822), covering this remote pastoral locality east of Darwin in the Northern Territory.