Gapuwiyak, NT 0880 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gapuwiyak is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0880, home to 705 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the East Arnhem local government area and roughly 537 km from the Darwin CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 705
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $1,766 /week
- Median personal income
- $358 /week
- Median family income
- $1,033 /week
- Average household size
- 4.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.8
- Local government area
- East Arnhem
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Northern Territory - Outback
- Federal electorate
- Lingiari
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $90 /week
- Rent share of household income
- 5%
Schools
- Gapuwiyak School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2.5 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 17 resolvable premises in Gapuwiyak. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 243 across the Nhulunbuy reporting region in the year to Feb 2026 (down 33% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 94 violent offences, 55 property damage, 47 break-ins.
Other suburbs in East Arnhem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gapuwiyak?
Gapuwiyak (NT 0880) had 705 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the East Arnhem local government area.
What is the median rent in Gapuwiyak?
The median advertised rent in Gapuwiyak is $90/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gapuwiyak?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Gapuwiyak covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gapuwiyak School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gapuwiyak?
Gapuwiyak is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gapuwiyak?
Across the surrounding area, 243 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (94), property damage (55), break-ins (47). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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