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East Arnhem

East Arnhem incorporates Groote Eylandt and Elcho Island and is home to the Yolngu people, one of the largest Indigenous groups in Australia. They have lived in the region for at least 40,000 years.

Region

 Arnhem Land and the Gove Peninsula experience tropical conditions, with dry months from May to September and wet months from December to March. Temperatures range from 25-33°C in the wet season and 20-30°C in the dry season. The average rainfall is 321mm in the wet season and 2mm in the dry season.

East Arnhem has an estimated population of 14,525 people, approximately 6% of the total NT population. The main township of Nhulunbuy is located on the Gove Peninsula, with a population of approximately 3,240 people

Health

 

East Arnhem is serviced by one private general practice and three Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services – Mitwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation, and Marthakal Homelands Health Service. 

Gove District Hospital services the region with 30 beds, providing emergency services, surgical and medical care, paediatrics and obstetrics.

Learn more about the East Arnhem region

Resources

Here you’ll find useful information on things to see and do in East Arnhem and their local council.

East Arnhem Land tourism

Nhulunbuy Corporation

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work and live and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to elders past, present, and future.

While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this material, the information contained in it does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided herein.