Place Names Register Extract

Eagle Court

Extract date: 10/06/2026

Name Eagle
Type Designation Court
Place Id 5962
Place Type Road
Status Registered
Date Registered 2 February 1972
Locality / Suburb  
  Wulagi
Local Government Area  
  Darwin City Council
History/Origin Named after the best known and largest eagle in Australia - the wedge tailed eagle. This bird of prey is often seen gliding effortlessly high over inland Australia waiting to swoop on rabbits, small marsupials and the occasional lamb. Other eagles in the Northern Territory are the 'White headed sea eagle', 'Whistling Eagle' and the 'Little Eagle'.

Register & Gazettal information

Date Gazettal Comment
02/02/1972 NTG5

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