Leanyer, Northern Territory
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Leanyer Darwin, Northern Territory
Population:	4,964 (2006) [1]
Established:	1869
Postcode:	0812
Area:	2.5 km² (1.0 sq mi)
Property Value:	AUD $432,500
Location:	14.4 km (9 mi) from Darwin
LGA:	City of Darwin
State District:	Wanguri
Federal Division:	Solomon
Suburbs around Leanyer: Lee Point Wanguri Leanyer Wagaman Wulagi Malak

Leanyer is a Northern suburb of Darwin, Northern Territory, in the Northern Territory of Australia.

History

The name Leanyer was in general use for the area at the time of development and first appeared on 1869 survey plans. Leanyer is thought to be derived from an Aboriginal word.

Leanyer was made as a military and residential area. The development of the Leanyer area was primarily during the 1970's and 1980's.

The roads and streets within the suburb are named after coastal features and rivers in the northern part of the Northern Territory

Present Day

Major features of the area include Leanyer Primary School, Lutheran Primary School, Casuarina Coastal Reserve and Beach, Holmes Jungle Nature Park, Leanyer Swamp, Tracy Village Social Club and the Hibiscus Shoppingtown.

References

External links

• http://www.nt.gov.au/lands/lis/placenames/origins/greaterdarwin.shtml#l
• City of Darwin Community Profiles

Coordinates: 12°22′46″S 130°53′51″E / -12.37944, 130.8975