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Where is Palmerston, Australia?



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Palmerston is located in the Northern Territory, about 20 kilometres southeast of Darwin. It lies between the coastal mangrove wetlands of the Top End and the suburban and rural corridors that extend toward the Arnhem Highway. It is famous for its family-friendly master-planned suburbs, rapid growth, and close connection to Darwin’s wider metropolitan area.




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Facts about Palmerston, Australia

CountryAustralia
State / TerritoryNorthern Territory
RegionTop End / Greater Darwin
LocationSoutheast of Darwin, within the Greater Darwin metropolitan area, near the Stuart Highway
Coordinates12.48° S, 130.98° E
Local Government AreaCity of Palmerston
Founded1980s (officially declared a city in 1986)
Original NamePalmerston (named after British Prime Minister Lord Palmerston; unrelated to the old NT settlement of the same name)
Elevation~20–35 m
PopulationApprox. 40,000
AreaApprox. 55 sq km (urban area)
Time ZoneACST (UTC+09:30)
Postcode0830–0832
Major WaterwaysElizabeth River, nearby Blackmore River
Top AttractionsPalmerston Water Park, Marlow Lagoon Recreation Area, Palmerston Recreation Centre, Territory Wildlife Park (nearby), Durack Lakes.
DemonymPalmerston residents
Main IndustriesDefence, retail, construction, public services, logistics
Nearest AirportDarwin International Airport (DRW)
Websitehttps://www.palmerston.nt.gov.au