NT · East Arnhem Council

Galiwinku, NT, 0822

Current weather

28.3°CClear sky

64% humidity · 13.7 km/h wind · 28.6° / 22.5° today · 1.5 mm rain

Desirability index

88.8/100

#5 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Galiwinku is a smaller suburban community in the East Arnhem area, home to around 2,199 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2 school and preschool sites in the area, and a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
2,199
Median age
25
Median household income / week
$1,913
Dwelling vacancy
9.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
34 of 346
Median monthly mortgage
$997
Employment rate
25.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
52 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
662.5
  • Gawa Christian SchoolCombined
  • Shepherdson CollegeCombined

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Takirrina TuckerboxRestaurant

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Galiwinku Health CentreBurmala Roadclinic
  • Ngalkanbuy Wellbeing CentreGakuda Streetclinic

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Desirability index

Desirability score
88.8/100
Cohort rank
#5 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Galiwinku Health CentrehealthBurmala Roadclinic
  • Ngalkanbuy Wellbeing CentrehealthGakuda Streetclinic
  • Gawa Christian SchoolschoolsCombined
  • Shepherdson CollegeschoolsCombined
  • Takirrina Tuckerboxamenitiesrestaurant

Data sources & freshness

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