Last Updated: 24/09/2025, 04:37:21 PM

Community ID: 508
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Local Government Council

East Arnhem

Main Language

Not recorded

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Land Council

Northern Land Council

Permit may be required

Other Languages

Not recorded

Electorate

Mulka

Population

150 (Homelands Services Group)

NTG Region

East Arnhem

Coordinates (GDA94)

Longitude: 135.905

Latitude: -11.76

Features and Accessibility
Service Type Available Details
Alcohol General Restricted Area. Alcohol restrictions in effect.
School

Gawa Christian School

STAND Site

Located at the Gawa Christian School

WiFi

Located at Old School House.

Only operational at times dictated by the community. Expanded access can be organised by emailing ceo@gurruthay.com.au

Homelands Service Provider 25/26 Marthakal Homelands and Resource Centre Aboriginal Corporation
Funded Dwellings 25/26 5
Housing, Municipal and Essential Services Allocation 25/26

$84,950 More information is here.

Outback Power Program

NIAA funds select community-owned power systems for repairs and maintenance through the Outback Power Program. For enquires relating to these systems, please contact engagement@powerback.com.au or 1800 266 464.

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NTLIS imagery of Gawa
Location

Gawa is approximately 50 km north east of Galiwinku, located on the north eastern end of Elcho Island.

No location information has been recorded for Gawa.

History

Gawa is 63 kms from Galiwinku. The main languages spoken in the community are the Yolngu Matha languages Warramiri and Djambarrpuyngu. The Gawa community is located at the northern end of Elcho Island and is led by three Elders; Dr Kathy Gotha Guthadjaka AM, Mr Colin Baker and Mr James Daymangu Bukulatjpi. Gotha and Colin established the community and Gawa Homeland Learning Centre in the mid 1980's and through the 1990's with Jacky Gurrudupunbuy, Sylvia Bulutjangaother and 46 Gawa children. The community progressed to include the Gawa Christian School in 2003. The school typically has 60-70 children enrolled each year. The Elders and community leaders continue to work collaboratively to develop the community with the launch of the Gurruthay Wellness Rangers in 2024. Information provided by the Bamburrurrnga Aboriginal Aboriginal Corporation.

No historical information has been recorded for Gawa.

Essential Services

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News & Events

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Project Name
Value
THE GRANT WILL EXTEND THE SERVICE PERIOD OF EXISTING SKY MUSTER PLUS SATELLITE COMMUNITY WI-FI SERVICES UNDER THE STAND PROGRAM TO 31 DECEMBER 2027, AND EXPAND THE PROGRAM FOOTPRINT BY UP TO 500 NEW SITES WITH THE SAME OPERATION PERIOD.
$9,911,000.00

Information is sourced from GrantsConnect or public submission. If there is incorrect information, please submit corrections via the BushTel feedback form. refers to where grant funding is shared across more than one community.

 
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Information is sourced from the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet and is maintained by Community Development Officers. This information is a contact list of known service providers that are physically located in the community.

If there is incorrect or missing information, please either email the listed Community Development Officer at the top of the screen or use the BushTel feedback form.

 

The statistics shown in these profiles are for SA1 geographical regions defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This region contains BANTHULA, BULARRING, DJURRANALPI, GANPURA, GARRIYAK, GAWA, GITAN, GULMARRI, LANGARRA, MAPURU, MARTJANBA, MIRRNATJA, NALIYINDI, NANYINGBURRA, NGAYAWILLI, NIKAWU, WUNBURRI, YIRRINGA, DHUDUPU, DHARAWA, DHAYIRRI, GALAWARRA, WATDAGAWUY, DHAMBALA communities. Therefore, the statistics shown here are for the entire region not for a single community.

Population Estimate:
Estimates of the total population resident at the community on Census nights (August) in 2011, 2016 and 2021. Estimates are not a definitive population number and, for a range of reasons, should be considered as a guide to resident numbers.
Indigenous Residents and Gender Balance (2016):
Key Population Indicators:
Gawa Northern Territory
2016 Population Indicators
Median age of persons Median age (in years) of the population at the time of the Census (excludes overseas visitors).
20 33
Median total personal income ($/weekly) Median total personal income ($/ weekly) at the time of the Census. Applicable to persons aged 15 years and over.
$219 $936
Median total family income ($/weekly) Median total family income ($/ weekly) at the time of the Census.
$575 $2213
Median total household income ($/weekly) Median total household income ($/weekly) at the time of the Census. It excludes 'Visitors only' and 'Other non-classifiable' households.
$949 $2061
Average number of persons per bedroom Average number of persons per bedroom at the time of the Census. It excludes 'Visitors only' and 'Other non-classifiable' households.
1.9 1.0
Average household size Average number of persons per household at the time of the Census. It excludes 'Visitors only' and 'Other non-classifiable' households.
5.2 2.8
Gawa Northern Territory
2016 Labour force indicators
% Unemployment Unemployment rate (%) at the time of the Census. This is the number of unemployed persons expressed as a percentage of the total labour force. Applicable to persons aged 15 years and older.
Not Available 5.6%
% Labour force participation Labour force participation rate (%) at the time of the Census. This is the number of unemployed persons expressed as a percentage of the total labour force. Applicable to persons aged 15 years and older.
20.9% 61.7%
% Employment to population Employment to population rate (%) at the time of the Census. Applicable to persons aged 15 years and older.
17.6% 58.3%
2016 Health and Care Indicators
Population Age Distribution (2016):
Gawa Northern Territory
Seniors (65+) Males 6 11,361
Females 3 10,717
Older residents (45-64) Males 18 28,981
Females 27 28,461
Career age (25-44) Males 34 40,909
Females 47 42,532
Youth (15-24) Males 23 16,580
Females 29 15,191
Children (0-14) Males 54 26,743
Females 54 25,087
 

Council reported services in Gawa - 2025/26

Information is sourced from NT Grants Commission and annually updated in October by Regional Councils. Decisions regarding services rest with the elected members of the council, within available resources, taking into consideration input from the community, staff and stakeholders.

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