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Fly Creek

NT 822 • Northern Territory

189
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
32.98 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralTropicalRemoteAgricultural

About Fly Creek

Fly Creek is an outer rural locality within the Darwin region of the Northern Territory, situated in the Litchfield municipality approximately 60 to 80 kilometres from Darwin's city centre. The locality covers around 33 square kilometres and recorded a population of 189 in the 2021 Census. It takes its name from a watercourse identified by surveyor William Harvey during George Goyder's 19th-century surveying expeditions, when flies were reportedly abundant in the vicinity. The area falls under Litchfield Council and is classed as a rural residential and agricultural locality.

Fly Creek reflects the broader Litchfield lifestyle that combines rural residential living with horticultural, agricultural, and small-scale industrial interests — all set against the dramatic tropical landscape of the Top End. Properties in the area tend to be large acreage blocks, and residents enjoy proximity to Litchfield National Park's famous waterfalls, rock pools, and bushwalking trails. There is no public transport, and private vehicles are essential for day-to-day life. Darwin city provides the nearest range of retail, medical, educational, and entertainment services.

Fly Creek falls under postcode 822 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Spillett electorate.

📍 Location

State
Northern Territory
Postcode
822
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Solomon
State Electorate
Spillett
Type
Locality
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-11.76°, 130.63°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
32.98 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Darwin CBD

Distance
70 km
By Train
No train service; Darwin has no suburban rail network
By Car (Peak)
60-90 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50-70 min

🛣️ Stuart Highway and local Litchfield roads provide main access to Darwin; car is essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote rural locality with no footpaths, shops, or local services — a car is essential for everything

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
189
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fly Creek known for? +

Fly Creek is known as a quiet outer rural locality in Darwin's Litchfield region, offering large acreage properties and a tropical lifestyle close to Litchfield National Park, one of the Territory's most popular destinations for waterfalls, rock pools, and bushwalking.

How far is Fly Creek from Darwin CBD? +

Fly Creek is approximately 60 to 80 kilometres from Darwin's city centre, making it a roughly 60 to 90 minute drive depending on the route and time of day.

Does Fly Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Fly Creek. Darwin does not have a suburban rail network, and there are no scheduled bus services to the locality. A private vehicle is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Fly Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Fly Creek has a population of 189 people living across approximately 33 square kilometres of rural land within the Litchfield municipality.

Is Fly Creek a good place to live? +

Fly Creek suits those who value space, privacy, and tropical rural living. The acreage lifestyle and proximity to Litchfield National Park are key drawcards, though residents should be prepared for the distance from Darwin's services and the challenges of wet season road conditions.

What is the postcode for Fly Creek? +

The postcode for Fly Creek is 0822 (or 822), covering this and other rural localities within Darwin's outer Litchfield region in the Northern Territory.