Browse mixed in Batchelor

Overview

Batchelor, the seat of the Coomalie Shire, sits 98 km south of Darwin and was home to 507 residents in the 2016 Census, with a strong Aboriginal presence (36 %). The town’s housing stock reflects its mining origins – government‑built homes designed for about 600 workers in the 1950s were later sold to private owners, creating a blend of historic dwellings and newer private‑sector residences. Residents enjoy a range of amenities including a medical clinic, library, public swimming pool, police station, post office, supermarket, mechanical‑repair services and a variety of community sports facilities, while nearby attractions such as a museum, cultural centre, butterfly sanctuary and a miniature castle add leisure options.