Arnold
NT 852 • Northern Territory
About Arnold
Arnold is an exceptionally remote rural locality in the Northern Territory, situated in the Barkly region approximately 320 to 370 kilometres south-east of Katherine. Covering a vast area of over 18,238 square kilometres, the locality had a population of just 75 residents at the 2021 Census, predominantly associated with pastoral station operations including the Amungee Mungee pastoral property. The population is significantly male-dominated (46 males to 24 females), consistent with the demographics of remote outback cattle station work.
Life in Arnold centres on the pastoral industry, with large-scale cattle grazing the primary activity across the vast plains and open woodlands of the Barkly region. The locality is extremely isolated, with no towns, shops, schools, or public services of any kind — all supplies and services must be sourced from Katherine or further afield, requiring substantial road travel on remote outback tracks. Arnold represents the quintessential outback pastoral experience of Australia's Northern Territory, where distances are immense and self-sufficiency is an absolute necessity.
Arnold falls under postcode 852 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Katherine electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Darwin CBD
🛣️ Access via remote outback tracks and the Stuart Highway through Katherine; 4WD recommended on station tracks
One of Australia's most remote localities — no services, shops, or footpaths exist; a vehicle is essential for all movement
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Buntine Highway