Woodroffe, Australia

Northern Territory · Australia

Woodroffe is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 3,175. Elevation: 85 ft (26 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

3,175 Population 122/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
71.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Darwin Timezone

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About Woodroffe

Woodroffe is an inner-city suburb of Palmerston, located 2.1 km from Palmerston City and 25 kilometres southeast of the Darwin CBD. Its local government area is the City of Palmerston. It is on the traditional Country and waterways of the Larrakia people.

People

Population3,175
Density122/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain71.9 in/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population3,175
Population Density122 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates-12.5017°, 130.9802°
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNorthern Territory
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation71.9 inches (1,826 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Woodroffe

Woodroffe is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 3,175. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 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 Woodroffe

Woodroffe has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.6°C), the coldest is Jul (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1845 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.6°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32° 470.0
Feb 28.4°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.7° 412.9
Mar 28.6°C / 83°F 24.9° / 32.3° 317.7
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 24.2° / 33° 106.3
May 27.3°C / 81°F 22.3° / 32.3° 21.2
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 20° / 31.1° 2.1
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 19.3° / 31.1° 1.0
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 19.8° / 31.9° 0.8
Sep 28°C / 82°F 22.9° / 33.1° 14.4
Oct 29.3°C / 85°F 24.8° / 33.8° 70.3
Nov 29.6°C / 85°F 25.4° / 33.7° 145.3
Dec 29.2°C / 85°F 25.5° / 33° 282.9
Woodroffe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Australia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area26.0 sq mi (67.4 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates12.5017°S, 130.9802°E
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.42"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Nov 12, 1999.

Nov 12, 1999 36 km S of Bellamack, Australia M3.9 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Fina (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fina Category 3 59 km
2018 Marcus Category 1 292 km
2006 Monica Category 4 252 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 134 km
2004 Debbie Category 1 295 km
1999 Thelma Category 4 194 km
1992 Neville Category 4 161 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 16.4 in Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 13.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 12.8 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in
May 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
October 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in
November 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in Warmest
December 83°F (29°C) 10.8 in

Woodroffe has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in June to 84°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 67.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Woodroffe

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sacred Heart Primary - - - -
Woodroffe Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Woodroffe

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Radio DARWIN - AAC 94 kbps

Museums in Woodroffe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Woodroffe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casuarina Public Library0.0
City of Palmerston Public Library0.0
Darwin Public Library0.0
Karama Library0.0
Marrara Toy Library0.0
Nightcliff Library0.0
Wagait Beach Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Woodroffe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
McMillans Road Vendor Area
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Palmerston Markets
Parap Market
Rapid Creek Market

Restaurants in Woodroffe

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EC Eats

Gas Stations in Woodroffe

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EG Ampol Bakewell
EG Ampol Bakewell

Gyms in Woodroffe

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gymnasium

Stadiums & Teams in Woodroffe

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Woodroffe

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Darwin International Airport / RAAF DarwinDRWLarge Airport
Bathurst Island AirportBRTMedium Airport
Adelaide River Airfield-Small Airport
Batchelor Airport-Small Airport
Coomalie Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Crab Claw Island Landing Ground-Small Airport
Delissaville AirportDLVSmall 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
Pickertaramoor Airstrip-Small Airport
Sandford Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Woodroffe

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Territory Hands

Churches & Religious Organizations in Woodroffe

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Uniting Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Darwin

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Woodroffe?

Woodroffe has a population of 3,175 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 26.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Woodroffe?

Woodroffe 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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