Browse property in Borroloola

Overview

Borroloola offers a relaxed outback lifestyle centred on the McArthur River and its renowned barramundi fishery. The town’s economy blends tourism, mining at the nearby McArthur River zinc‑lead‑silver operation and a vibrant Aboriginal art scene anchored by Waralungku Arts. Residents enjoy a small health centre, the Borroloola Community Education Centre – which houses preschool, primary and secondary schooling – and the King Ash Bay fishing club’s boat ramp, providing easy access to mangrove‑lined waters and the Sir Edward Pellew Islands. Seasonal visitors, largely retirees, boost the community in the dry months, creating a friendly, self‑contained village atmosphere.

Transport links include Borroloola Airport with a 1,150‑metre runway, solar‑lit night lighting and charter services to Katherine, the McArthur River Mine and local attractions. Highway 1 runs through town as the Carpentaria Highway west to Daly Waters and the Savannah Way east to Normanton, while weekly bus routes connect Borroloola to Katherine and onward to Darwin. Housing comprises permanent homes complemented by caravan‑park facilities that accommodate the influx of short‑term guests.

Region type mix: Remote 100%.