58 Callistemon Road, Howard Springs NT 835, Australia
The property is located approximately 29 kilometres (about 18 miles) south‑east of the Darwin CBD. It lies within the Litchfield Municipality.
The listing describes the property as a house. No additional building features are provided.
Howard Springs is primarily a rural area that has been experiencing strong population growth and development in recent years. The locality combines open‑space living with increasing residential activity.
In 1939 Howard Springs became the first major water supply source for Darwin, delivering about 1.9 million imperial gallons (8.6 ML) each day. It was later supplemented by Manton Dam and now by Darwin River Dam.
Yes, the former accommodation facility at Howard Springs was repurposed as a COVID‑19 quarantine centre from early 2020, operating under the Centre for National Resilience model and supporting national quarantine efforts.
The 2021 census recorded 3,153 residents in Howard Springs. The community is predominantly Australian‑born and English‑speaking.
The spring was named for Frederick Howard, a captain and hydrographer, by the survey party of B. T. Finniss in 1865.
