1. Darwin – ~138,567
Capital and largest built-up city in the NT, gateway to the Top End with government, port, and tropical tourism.
2. Palmerston – ~37,247
Planned satellite city just south‑east of Darwin; fast-growing residential and service community.
3. Alice Springs – ~33,990
Central Australia’s major town on the Todd River; desert tourism hub and regional service centre.
4. Katherine – ~5,980
Town on the Stuart Highway; gateway to Nitmiluk National Park and outback tourism.
5. Nhulunbuy (Gove) – ~3,267
Remote coastal town in Arnhem Land; mining and Indigenous community centre.
The above is subject to change.
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