19 Beard Road
19 Beard Road, Humpty Doo NT 836, Australia
Key details
- Locality
- Humpty Doo
- State
- NT
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GANT_702934670
- Remoteness area
- Regional
- Property type
- House
- Internal area
- -
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
Real Estate Agencies
Nearby schools
Frequently asked questions
How far is 19 Beard Road from Darwin?
19 Beard Road is located in Humpty Doo, which sits roughly 40 km south of Darwin. The drive takes about 30–40 minutes via the Arnhem Highway.
What community services are close to the property?
The Humpty Doo Fire Station and the local police station are each about 0.7 km away. A post office is within 1.1 km, and a public library is roughly 1.5 km from the house.
Are there any parks or recreational areas nearby?
A public park is situated about 1.9 km from the home, offering open space for walking and outdoor activities. The nearby Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, about 25 km east, provides walking trails and bird‑watching opportunities.
What tourist attractions can be visited nearby?
The iconic Humpty Doo Hotel‑Motel and the Big Boxing Crocodile on the Arnhem Highway are just a short drive away. Visitors also enjoy Graeme Gow's Reptile World and the wetlands at Fogg Dam.
What is the climate like in Humpty Doo?
Humpty Doo experiences a tropical savannah climate with a wet season from November to April, featuring high humidity and thunderstorms. The dry season runs May to October, bringing sunny days, cooler nights and very little rain.
What is the origin of the town’s unusual name?
The name "Humpty Doo" first appeared in 1910 and may derive from army slang "umpty" for a dash in Morse code, a colloquialism meaning something done wrong, or the Aboriginal term "Umdidu" meaning "popular resting place".
What waste management facilities serve the area?
The Humpty Doo waste transfer station, operated by the Shire of Litchfield, handles both household and commercial waste and is open seven days a week for residents nearby.