Virginia, Australia
Northern Territory · Australia
Virginia is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 1,811. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 81°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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About Virginia
Virginia is a locality in the Northern Territory of Australia located about 31 kilometres (19 mi) south east of the Darwin CBD. Its Local Government Area is the Litchfield Municipality. The suburb is mostly a rural area, but has been experiencing strong growth in population and development. Settlement of the suburb began in 1869, after George McLachlan surveyed the small satellite town. Virginia has been used as a name for the area since the 1870s.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,811 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.5190°, 131.0284° |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Northern Territory |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.9 inches (1,826 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Virginia
Virginia is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 1,811. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.
Climate in Virginia
Virginia has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.6°C), the coldest is Jul (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1845 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 1,216.8 sq mi (3,151.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.5190°S, 131.0284°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 15.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 13.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 12.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 85°F (29°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 84°F (29°C) | 10.5 in |
Virginia has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in June to 85°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Virginia
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Radio DARWIN | - | AAC 94 kbps |
Museums in Virginia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 Qantas Hangar | ||||
| Australian Aviation Heritage Centre | ||||
| Bombing of Darwin Harbour | ||||
| Darwin Military Museum | ||||
| Fannie Bay Gaol | ||||
| Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory | ||||
| Royal Flying Doctor Service | ||||
| Tunnels | ||||
| WWII Display |
Libraries in Virginia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casuarina Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City of Palmerston Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Darwin Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Karama Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marrara Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nightcliff Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Virginia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillans Road Vendor Area | |||||
| Mindil Beach Sunset Market | |||||
| Palmerston Markets | |||||
| Parap Market | |||||
| Rapid Creek Market |
Gas Stations in Virginia
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Virginia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Virginia
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin | DRW | Large Airport |
| Adelaide River Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batchelor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coomalie Creek Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crab Claw Island Landing Ground | - | Small Airport |
| Delissaville Airport | DLV | Small Airport |
| Dundee Beach Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Emkaytee (Unlic) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finniss River Landing Ground | - | Small Airport |
| Gerald Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Belle Downs Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lachlan E Purkis Memoral Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Point Research Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Palmer Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Virginia
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Territory Hands |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Virginia?
Virginia has a population of 1,811 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,216.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Virginia?
Virginia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 71.9 inches.
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