Wanguri, Northern Territory

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Wanguri is a northern suburb of the city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. It is on the traditional Country and waterways of the Larrakia people.[2]

History

Wanguri was one of Darwin's northern suburbs built before Cyclone Tracy in 1974. It derives its name from a clan of the Dangu Aboriginal people, whose land is in east Arnhem Land, near Caledon Bay.[3] The streets in Wanguri are mostly named after early Greek residents of Darwin.

Present day

Major features of Wanguri include the Wanguri Primary School and Wanguri Park. Wanguri experienced a decrease in population between 1996 and 2001.

Wanguri is part of the Wanguri electoral division which also includes Leanyer, Muirhead and parts of Lyons.[4]

See also

References

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