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Overview

Batchelor, the seat of the Coomalie Shire, sits 98 km south of Darwin and was home to 507 residents in the 2016 Census, with a strong Aboriginal presence (36 %). The town’s housing stock reflects its mining origins – government‑built homes designed for about 600 workers in the 1950s were later sold to private owners, creating a blend of historic dwellings and newer private‑sector residences. Residents enjoy a range of amenities including a medical clinic, library, public swimming pool, police station, post office, supermarket, mechanical‑repair services and a variety of community sports facilities, while nearby attractions such as a museum, cultural centre, butterfly sanctuary and a miniature castle add leisure options.

Access to Batchelor is via the Stuart Highway and Batchelor Road, the main gateway to Litchfield National Park, with Greyhound coach services and frequent tour‑bus stops. The town is served by a sealed airfield for light aircraft, scenic flights and emergency evacuations, and lies about an hour’s drive from Darwin Airport. Education and employment are anchored by the Batchelor Institute, a TAFE campus focused on Indigenous outcomes, and the Batchelor Area School, complemented by tourism‑related businesses, horticulture and a re‑opened abattoir that together shape the local lifestyle.