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| Locality | Anindilyakwa |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Groote Archipelago Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -13.9216 |
| Longitude | 136.55106 |
| Population | 149 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 8544.0 km² |
| Elevation | 56 m |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 639 km east-southeast |
Anindilyakwa is a locality in the Groote Archipelago Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 149. The locality covers an area of 8544.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 56 m above sea level. It lies approximately 639 km east-southeast of Darwin. Anindilyakwa is located at 13.9216°S, 136.5511°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0822. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Anindilyakwa is a place where the land breathes with the slow, ancient rhythm of the tropics. It lies 638.8 km east-south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 105°T), and is situated 16.1 km east-south-east of Alyangula. The air, heavy with the scent of salt and eucalyptus, hangs still in the midday heat, a balm on the skin. Across the archipelago, rugged sandstone escarpments, weathered into fantastical shapes by millennia of wind and rain, rise from the emerald sea. These islands, some flat and sandy, others rising dramatically, are fringed by mangrove forests that whisper secrets to the incoming tides, their roots a complex, tangled tapestry. The beaches, where they exist, are often starkly beautiful, a curve of pale sand meeting the cerulean expanse, the distant shimmer of heat haze blurring the horizon. This is a landscape that demands a certain quietude, a willingness to observe the subtle shifts of light and shadow as the sun arcs its way across the vast, unburdened sky.
The story of Anindilyakwa is inextricably linked to the traditional custodians whose connection to these islands stretches back through countless generations. The echoes of ancient footsteps are felt in the very earth, a profound heritage that underpins the island's identity. More recently, the region has seen the ebb and flow of resource extraction, particularly with the mining of mineral sands, a chapter that has shaped the local economy and brought both opportunity and challenge. The waters surrounding Anindilyakwa are a vital artery, sustaining a modest fishing industry that provides fresh catches for the local communities and beyond. Life here moves at a different pace, dictated by the sun, the sea, and the enduring spirit of the people who call this extraordinary place home.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Anindilyakwa, Northern Territory. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Anindilyakwa, in the Groote Archipelago Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Anindilyakwa includes the postcode (0822), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Groote Archipelago Region), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Anindilyakwa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |