8 Barrow Road, Humpty Doo NT 836, Australia
8 Barrow Road is a standalone house. It is the sole dwelling type listed for this address.
The property is situated about 40 km south of Darwin, just off the Arnhem Highway. It lies within the town of Humpty Doo in the Litchfield Municipality.
Agriculture and tourism are the primary local industries. However, most residents commute to the nearby cities of Darwin or Palmerston for employment, making Humpty Doo largely a dormitory town.
Nearby highlights include the iconic Humpty Doo Hotel, the Big Boxing Crocodile on the Arnhem Highway, Graeme Gow’s Reptile World, and the Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, all popular stops for locals and tourists alike.
Humpty Doo experiences a tropical savannah climate with a wet season from November to April and a dry season from May to October. The wet season brings higher temperatures, humidity and occasional thunderstorms, while the dry season offers sunny days and cooler nights.
Within roughly 2 km you’ll find the Humpty Doo post office (≈1.7 km), the fire station (≈1.6 km) and the police station (≈1.6 km). A public library is also close by, about 2.4 km away.
The town’s name first appeared in 1910 and has several suggested origins, including army slang and Aboriginal terms. Historically, the area was the site of early agricultural experiments, such as the 1950s Humpty Doo Rice Project, which ultimately failed due to soil and drainage issues.
