Browse property in Howard Springs

Overview

Howard Springs sits 29 km southeast of Darwin’s central business district in Litchfield Municipality, providing a short drive to the city while preserving a spacious rural atmosphere. The 2021 census counted 3,153 residents, reflecting strong population growth as new housing developments replace former open land. A primary school, operating since 1974, supports families in this expanding community.

The locality includes the Howard Springs Nature Park and the historic spring that once supplied Darwin with 1.9 million imperial gallons of water daily. Since 2020 the former Manigurr‑ma Village site has functioned as the Centre for National Resilience, a national quarantine facility highlighting the area’s modern infrastructure. Together, the mix of established farms and recent residential subdivisions offers a balance of country living and emerging suburban convenience.

Region type mix: Regional 59%, Metro 41%.