Population About Gunbalanya In the 2016 Census, there were Gunbalanya, also known as Oenpelli, is situated about 1,116 people in Gunbalanya 60kms north east of Jabiru, across the East Alligator River (State Suburbs) Aboriginal in Arnhem Land. and/or Torres Strait Islander The area around Gunbalanya is known as Stone Country, people made up 88.6% of the a name inspired by the spectacular Arnhem Land population. The median age of escarpment and rock formations that emerge from the people in Gunbalanya (State floodplains surrounding the town. Suburbs) was 28 years. The township of Gunbalanya was first settled by the pioneering Paddy Cahill, who established a farm in the region in the early 1900s. A mission was later established in the 1920s. The main language spoken in Gunbalanya is Kunwinjku. Power and Water Electricity is supplied by diesel generators. Chlorinated and fluoridated water is supplied to the town via 15 bores, which are situated approximately 3.5km from the town boundary. A single sewage pond where wastewater is treated is also located on the town boundary. ICT Information Full telephone and internet services Broadband Satellite Internet Services Telstra – 3G Mobile Coverage Television coverage is digital. Access Land Access is via an unsealed dirt road requiring a 4WD or heavy vehicle. The main road link out of Gunbalanya to Jabiru (and on to Darwin) often closes during the wetter months as the East Alligator River becomes impassable. Dry season (April to November) road access is available. The East Alligator River is usually impassable from November river crossing at Cahill’s Crossing, to April; all-year access via air (charters only). Air The town is serviced by a tarmac airstrip. Local Government The West Arnhem Regional Council provides local government services in Gunbalanya. Its headquarters is located in Jabiru with a service delivery centre located in Gunbalanya. Land Tenure Gunbalanya is part of Arnhem Land which is Aboriginal Land under the NT Land Rights Act (NT) 1976.
About Gunbalanya Gunbalanya, also known as Oenpelli, is situated about 60kms north east of Jabiru, across the East Alligator River in Arnhem Land. The area around Gunbalanya is known as Stone Country, a name inspired by the spectacular Arnhem Land escarpment and rock formations that emerge from the floodplains surrounding the town. The township of Gunbalanya was first settled by the pioneering Paddy Cahill, who established a farm in the region in the early 1900s. A mission was later established in the 1920s. The main language spoken in Gunbalanya is Kunwinjku. Population In the 2016 Census, there were 1,116 people in Gunbalanya (State Suburbs) Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 88.6% of the population. The median age of people in Gunbalanya (State Suburbs) was 28 years. Power and Water Electricity is supplied by diesel generators. Chlorinated and fluoridated water is supplied to the town via 15 bores, which are situated approximately 3.5km from the town boundary. A single sewage pond where wastewater is treated is also located on the town boundary. ICT Information Full telephone and internet services Broadband Satellite Internet Services – Telstra 3G Mobile Coverage Television coverage is digital. Access Land Access is via an unsealed dirt road requiring a 4WD or heavy vehicle. The main road link out of Gunbalanya to Jabiru (and on to Darwin) often closes during the wetter months as the East Alligator River becomes impassable. Dry season (April to November) road access is available. The river crossing at Cahill’s Crossing, East Alligator River is usually impassable from November to April; all-year access via air (charters only). Air The town is serviced by a tarmac airstrip. Local Government The West Arnhem Regional Council provides local government services in Gunbalanya. Its headquarters is located in Jabiru with a service delivery centre located in Gunbalanya. Land Tenure Gunbalanya is part of Arnhem Land which is Aboriginal Land under the NT Land Rights Act (NT) 1976.
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