Moil, Northern Territory

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Moil
Darwin,  Northern Territory
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Shopping complex at Moil
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Moil
Coordinates 12°23′20″S130°52′45″E / 12.38889°S 130.87917°E / -12.38889; 130.87917
Population2,000 (2016 census) [1]
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 0810
Area1.0 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Location11.7 km (7 mi) from Darwin
LGA(s) City of Darwin
Territory electorate(s) Johnston
Federal division(s) Solomon
Suburbs around Moil:
Alawa Wagaman Wulagi
Jingili Moil Anula
Darwin International Airport Marrara Marrara

Moil is a northern suburb of the city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. It is the traditional country and waterways of the Larrakia people. [2]

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History

Moil was built before Cyclone Tracy in 1974. While on Larrakia land, it derives its name from the Aboriginal people on the Moyle River who inhabit an area on the lower reaches of the Daly River and around Port Keats.

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Moil (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2017. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. "The Larrakia People". Larrakia Nation. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.