The Darling (Ext): landline numbers and carriers
The Darling (Ext) is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 08 (SA, WA & NT). The register lists 30 number blocks for it with about 33,000 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the The Darling (Ext) area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 31/08/2026
The carriers in The Darling (Ext)
The Darling (Ext) is spread across carriers: SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD leads with 18.2% of allocated numbers, and 19 carriers hold blocks in total. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 6 | 6,000 | 18.2% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 12.1% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 9.1% |
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 9.1% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 6.1% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 6.1% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 3% |
Number blocks registered for The Darling (Ext)
The ACMA allocates geographic numbers in blocks tied to this numbering area. Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier.
| Block start | Numbers | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| 0880009000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0880026000… | 3,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0880045000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0880054000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0880063000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0880072000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0880081000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0880090000… | 1,000 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0880098000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0880111000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0880120000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0880123000… | 1,000 | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED |
| 0880138000… | 1,000 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0880147000… | 1,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0880156000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0880165000… | 1,000 | ADARGA PTY LTD |
| 0880174000… | 1,000 | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST |
| 0880183000… | 1,000 | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 30 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from The Darling (Ext)
Worth knowing
- Block data tells you where a line was issued, not who is calling — and scammers routinely spoof local landline numbers to make a call look nearby.
- Learn more: the Australian area codes guide and how caller ID spoofing works.