Northern Territory · Postcode 0822
Wak Wak postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 58 km from Darwin
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ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Wak Wak is a remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0822. It lies roughly 58 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Litchfield.
Wak Wak is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
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| Postcode | 0822 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Median Age | 75 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Average Household Size | 1 persons |
| Area | 144.6 km² |
| Latitude | -12.6619 |
| Longitude | 131.335 |
| Distance from Darwin | 58 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Litchfield |
| State Electorate | Spillett |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.