Bayview, Northern Territory

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.

Bayview
Darwin, Northern Territory
Bayview
Coordinates12.260°S 130.510°E / -12.260; 130.510
Population1,683 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)0820
Location4.7 km (3 mi) from Darwin
LGA(s)City of Darwin
Territory electorate(s)Port Darwin
Federal Division(s)Solomon
Suburbs around Bayview:
Woolner Winnellie Winnellie
Parap Bayview Charles Darwin
Stuart Park Charles Darwin

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. The suburb of Bayview is one of Darwins upmarket suburbs with house prices ranging from $600,000 to $1,500,000.[2]

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.
  2. Origins of Greater Darwin Suburb Names Archived 23 January 2008 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2007-12-16
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