Marrara, Northern Territory

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.^[2]

Marrara Darwin, Northern Territory
Northlakes Shopping Centre, Marrara
Marrara
Coordinates	12°23′54″S 130°52′48″E
Population	1,549 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	339.7/km2 (879.8/sq mi)
Established	1869
Postcode(s)	0812
Area	4.56 km2 (1.8 sq mi)
Location	11.5 km (7 mi) from Darwin
LGA(s)	City of Darwin
Territory electorate(s)	Karama Sanderson
Federal division(s)	Solomon
Suburbs around Marrara: Jingili Anula Wulagi Malak Eaton Marrara Karama Eaton Eaton Berrimah

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.^[3]