Middle Point
NT 822 • Northern Territory
About Middle Point
Middle Point is a small rural locality in the Top End of the Northern Territory, situated approximately 70 kilometres east of Darwin in the coastal lowlands near the mouth of the Mary River. With a 2021 Census population of 55 residents, it is a lightly settled locality in the Darwin hinterland, characterised by tropical savanna, wetlands, and seasonal floodplains. The locality lies in a remarkable wildlife-rich area that transitions between the urban fringe of Darwin and the vast floodplains of the Top End.
The Mary River region around Middle Point is renowned for its exceptional barramundi fishing, spectacular birdlife, and world-class wetlands that host thousands of magpie geese, brolgas, and jabiru. The nearby Mary River National Park and Corroboree Billabong are popular tourism destinations. Darwin's city services are approximately 70 kilometres away via the Arnhem Highway. A private vehicle is essential; there is no public transport. The Top End tropical lifestyle and extraordinary natural environment define life in Middle Point.
Middle Point falls under postcode 822 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Spillett electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular local service — N/A N/A
Commute to Darwin CBD
🛣️ Arnhem Highway provides main route to Darwin
Rural Top End locality; car required for all errands, Darwin 70 km away
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Nauiyu (Daly River)