Infrastructure
Darwin is an important service hub for major industries throughout the region and possesses key infrastructure facilities that support service proficiencies.
Darwin is an innovative and smart city. The Australian Government, Northern Territory Government and City of Darwin invest $10 million to develop a smart Darwin through digital transformation. Darwin businesses are finding new ways to use technology such as drones, sensors, social media for online marketing, and virtual reality will open up new markets.
Key facilities include:
More information on Smart Darwin Strategy.
Darwin has over 90% nbn™ broadband access, bringing connectivity and access to fast broadband (up to 100 Mbps) to the local people, business owners, and visiting tourists of the region. 82% of the household has internet access at home.
Darwin businesses have access to digital channels to create niche markets, attract customers, improve business viability, and enable businesses to grow.
Darwin is focussed on improving prosperity that is supported by 21st century approaches to business, governance and community development. #SmartDarwin provides a framework to ensure the city is prepared for a digitally and data-enabled future. Find out more about #SmartDarwin
Darwin International Port has a natural deep-water harbour, dedicated berths for bulk liquids, minerals, and container freight, a marine supply base for offshore support vessels, cold storage, and established shipping services.
Darwin Port is leased and operated by Darwin Port Operations Pty Ltd as part of Landbridge Group. The Port incorporates both East Arm wharf with commercial facilities, cruise and naval vessel terminals at Fort Hill wharf, pilotage and control systems for the harbour. The Port is supported by multi-modal transport services including integrated national road and rail networks.
Darwin Port is leased and operated by Darwin Port Operations Pty Ltd as part of Landbridge Group. The Port incorporates both East Arm wharf with commercial facilities, cruise and naval vessel terminals at Fort Hill wharf, pilotage and control systems for the harbour. The Port is supported by multi-modal transport services including integrated national road and rail networks.
Darwin International Port
Darwin International Airport is an established 24/7 international airport which provides a gateway to Asia and the world with direct international flights, which is located around 8km from the Darwin CBD, serving 2.1 million passengers per year. Darwin International Airport is the busiest airport serving the Northern Territory and the tenth busiest airport in Australia.
Cold storage facilities at the airport support the import and export of high value perishable commodities.