Population 2,067 (2006 census) Postcode(s) 0810 Territory electorate(s) Wanguri Founded 1972 Federal division Division of Solomon | Established 1972 LGA(s) City of Darwin Area 100 ha Postal code 0810 | |
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Location 13.8 km (9 mi) from Darwin | ||
Wanguri is a northern suburb of the city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
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Map of Wanguri NT 0810, Australia
History
Wanguri was one of Darwin's northern suburbs built before Cyclone Tracy in 1974. It derives its name from the Aboriginal Tribe. The streets in Wanguri are mostly named after early Greek residents of Darwin.
Present day
Major features of Wanguri include the Wanguri Primary School and Wanguri Park. Wanguri experienced a decrease in population between 1996 and 2001.
Wanguri is part of the Wanguri electoral division which also includes Leanyer, Muirhead and parts of Lyons.
References
Wanguri, Northern Territory Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA