Moil, Northern Territory

Moil Darwin, Northern Territory
Shopping complex at Moil
Population:	2,304
Postcode:	0810
Area:	1.0 km² (0.4 sq mi)
Location:	11.7 km (7 mi) from Darwin
LGA:	City of Darwin
State District:	Johnston
Federal Division:	Solomon
Suburbs around Moil: Alawa Wagaman Wulagi Jingili Moil Anula Darwin International Airport Marrara Marrara

Moil is a northern suburb of the city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

History

Moil was built before Cyclone Tracy in 1974. It derives its name from the Aboriginal people on the Moyle River who inhabit an area on the lower reaches of the Daly River and around Port Keats.

External links

• http://www.nt.gov.au/lands/lis/placenames/origins/greaterdarwin.shtml#m

Coordinates: 12°23′20″S 130°52′45″E / 12.38889°S 130.87917°E / -12.38889; 130.87917