Mataranka, Australia
Northern Territory · Australia
Mataranka is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 384. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 384 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.9213°, 133.0650° |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Northern Territory |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.3 inches (870 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mataranka
Mataranka is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 384. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 85°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 130.0 sq mi (336.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9213°S, 133.0650°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F (29°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 85°F (30°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 87°F (31°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 87°F (30°C) | 6.2 in |
Mataranka has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 71°F in July to 87°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.3") and August the driest (0.0").
Schools in Mataranka
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mataranka School | - | - | - | - |
Monuments in Mataranka
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mataranka
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mataranka
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mataranka
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tindal Airport | KTR | Medium Airport |
| Bamyili Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elsey private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elsey private airstrip no. 2 | - | Small Airport |
| Gorrie Airfield (RAAF) | - | Small Airport |
| Katherine Gorge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Larrimah Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manyallaluk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mararanka Homestead Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mataranka township airport | - | Small Airport |
| Moroak Airport | MRT | Small Airport |
| Venn airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Mataranka
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Mataranka.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Mataranka Falls |
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What is the population of Mataranka?
Mataranka has a population of 384 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 130.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mataranka?
Mataranka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 85°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches.
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