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Nhulunbuy - Gunyangara

86 km²

Nhulunbuy - Gunyangara has seen its population and character shift as it maintains its unique place in East Arnhem. It is a community where First Nations culture remains a powerful presence, with many people speaking traditional languages. While the area is mostly car-dependent for daily needs, most homes are situated close to local parks. It stands out as a place where First Nations residents often see higher household incomes and lower unemployment than in other similar areas.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 27. Many people speak a traditional language (62.7%), and the community sees strong outcomes with unemployment at 9.9%, which is far below the Northern Territory rate of 20.8%.

577 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs NT 26 yrs Aus 24 yrs

31.2% Year 12 Here 31.2% NT 23.2% Aus 37.0%

9.9% Unemployment Here 9.9% NT 20.8% Aus 12.3%

$395 Median income Here $395 NT $323 Aus $540

$2,158 Household income Here $2,158 NT $1,318 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0, far below the Northern Territory average. While 74.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, very few have easy access to groceries or public transport.

3.0 Walk score

3.6 Types ≤15 min