Gunyangara, NT 0880 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Gunyangara is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0880, home to 241 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the East Arnhem local government area and roughly 637 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$90 /wk
Population241
Median age29
Area2.9 km²
To CBD637 km
LGAEast Arnhem

Demographics

Population
241
Median age
29 years
Median household income
$1,424 /week
Median personal income
$332 /week
Median family income
$844 /week
Average household size
4.3
Persons per bedroom
1.7
Local government area
East Arnhem
Statistical region (SA4)
Northern Territory - Outback
Federal electorate
Lingiari
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$90 /week
Rent share of household income
6%

Schools

  • Nhulunbuy High School Secondary · Government
  • Nhulunbuy Primary School Primary · Government
  • Nhulunbuy Christian College Primary · Government

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.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

NBN coverage data refreshes monthly. Check a specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

Figures cover the whole Nhulunbuy reporting region — the Northern Territory publishes counts at the regional level.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Gunyangara?

Gunyangara (NT 0880) had 241 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the East Arnhem local government area.

What is the median rent in Gunyangara?

The median advertised rent in Gunyangara is $90/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Gunyangara?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Gunyangara covering government sectors. Nearest include: Nhulunbuy High School (9.1 km), Nhulunbuy Primary School (9.4 km), Nhulunbuy Christian College (9.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

How safe is Gunyangara?

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.

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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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