Woolner, Northern Territory

Woolner
Darwin, Northern Territory
Postcode(s) 0820
Location 4 km (2 mi) from Darwin
LGA(s) City of Darwin
Territory electorate(s) Fong Lim
Federal Division(s) Solomon
Suburbs around Woolner:
Fannie Bay Parap Narrows
Fannie Bay Woolner Bayview
The Gardens Stuart Park

Woolner is an upper middle class suburb of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

History

Woolner was named after the Woolner (Wulna, Djeramanga) Aboriginal tribal group which occupied the area east of Darwin when the town was founded in 1869.[1]

References

Coordinates: 12°26′16″S 130°50′51″E / 12.43778°S 130.84750°E / -12.43778; 130.84750


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