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Limmen

NT 852 • Northern Territory

203
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
14960.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricCoastal

About Limmen

Limmen is a vast remote locality in the Northern Territory, covering an extraordinary 14,961 km² of the Gulf Country between Katherine and Borroloola. The area encompasses part of the Limmen National Park — the NT's largest national park — and surrounding pastoral leases. With a 2021 Census population of 203 (predominantly male, reflecting a workforce skew), the locality is extremely sparsely populated. The locality takes its name from the Limmen Bight, a large embayment on the Gulf of Carpentaria into which the Limmen Bight River flows.

Limmen is renowned among four-wheel-drive adventurers and fishing enthusiasts, with Limmen National Park offering spectacular sandstone gorge country, ancient Aboriginal rock art sites, and world-class barramundi fishing in the Limmen Bight River and its tributaries. The Savannah Way — a major outback touring route — passes through the region, connecting Cairns to Broome via the Gulf Country. Facilities are extremely limited, with the remote township of Borroloola the nearest service centre approximately 70 km east. The area is significant to the Mara, Yanyuwa, and Garrwa Aboriginal communities.

Limmen falls under postcode 852 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Katherine electorate.

📍 Location

State
Northern Territory
Postcode
852
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Lingiari
State Electorate
Katherine
Type
Locality
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-16.45°, 130.84°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
14960.86 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Darwin CBD

Distance
870 km
By Train
No rail service in this region
By Car (Peak)
approx. 10–11 hr via Stuart and Carpentaria Highways
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 10 hr

🛣️ Extremely remote; 4WD vehicle recommended for many local tracks; nearest town is Borroloola (~70 km east), nearest major centre is Katherine (~380 km west)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote outback locality; vehicle (ideally 4WD) essential for all travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
203
▲ 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

Where is Limmen in the Northern Territory? +

Limmen is a remote locality in the Gulf Country of the Northern Territory, situated between Katherine (approx. 380 km west) and Borroloola (approx. 70 km east) along the Carpentaria Highway.

What is Limmen National Park? +

Limmen National Park is the Northern Territory's largest national park, covering over 10,000 km² of spectacular Gulf Country with sandstone gorge formations, ancient rock art, seasonal wetlands, and outstanding barramundi fishing in the Limmen Bight River system.

What is the Savannah Way? +

The Savannah Way is a 3,700 km touring route stretching from Cairns in Queensland to Broome in Western Australia, passing through the Gulf Country and near Limmen. It is popular with 4WD travellers and campervans.

Is Limmen NT accessible without a 4WD? +

The main Carpentaria Highway through the region is sealed, but many tracks into Limmen National Park and surrounding stations require a high-clearance 4WD vehicle, especially during and after the wet season.