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Barkly

Barkly is a very remote, semi-arid region of the NT. The region offers an intriguing mix of Aboriginal culture and ruggedly beautiful rocky landscapes, including the famous Devils Marbles. Mining and cattle stations are of big importance to the region.

Region

Tennant Creek is the main town in the region, located in the heart of the Barkly Tablelands.

Average temperatures range from 23°C in winter to 44°C in summer.

The Barkly region has an estimated population of 6,091 people, approximately 2.5% of the total NT population. The township of Tennant Creek has a population of approximately 3,000 people.

Health

 

The region is serviced by one Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service, Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation. 

Tennant Creek hospital has 20 beds, providing acute care and general practice service.

Learn more about the Barkly region

Resources

Here you’ll find useful information on things to see and do in Barkly and the region’s local councils.

Barkly Tourism

Barkly Regional Council

Central Land Council

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work and live and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to elders past, present, and future.

While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this material, the information contained in it does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided herein.