It is on the traditional Country and waterways of the Larrakia people.

[2] Wanguri was one of Darwin's northern suburbs built before Cyclone Tracy in 1974.

It derives its name from a clan of the Dangu Aboriginal people, whose land is in east Arnhem Land, near Caledon Bay.

[3] The streets in Wanguri are mostly named after early Greek residents of Darwin.

Wanguri is part of the Wanguri electoral division which also includes Leanyer, Muirhead and parts of Lyons.