Bayview, Northern Territory

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Bayview
Darwin,  Northern Territory
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Bayview
Bayview, Northern Territory
Coordinates 12°26′25″S130°51′37″E / 12.4403118°S 130.860162°E / -12.4403118; 130.860162
Population1,683 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 0820
Location4.7 km (3 mi) from Darwin
LGA(s) City of Darwin
Territory electorate(s) Fong Lim
Federal division(s) Solomon
Suburbs around Bayview:
Woolner Winnellie Winnellie
Parap Bayview Charles Darwin
Stuart Park Charles Darwin

Bayview is an upper middle class inner city suburb of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. It is bounded by Tiger Brennan Drive, the bay area and the Charles Darwin National Park. It is in the local government area of the City of Darwin. It is the traditional country and waterways of the Larrakia people. [2]

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History

Bayview is a shortened version of the estate name "Bayview Haven". It is believed to have been named because the area looks over Frances Bay. [3]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "2016 Community Profiles: Bayview (State Suburb)". 2016 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 28 June 2017. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. "The Larrakia People". Larrakia Nation. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  3. Origins of Greater Darwin Suburb Names Archived 23 January 2008 at the Wayback Machine . Retrieved 2007-12-16