Nhulunbuy

Aboriginals and/or Torres Strait Islanders represent 66% of Nhulunbuy’s total population. The median age is 32 years and 36% of the population speak Djambarrpuyŋu, while Dhuwaya, Gupapuyŋu, Dhuwala and Dhaŋu are also prevalent. (2016 Census)

Our Nhulunbuy Clinic provides comprehensive primary health care services for all our communities.

Miwatji Health’s Head Office is base in Nhulunbuy and the administration building provides a base for non-clinical programs including the Raypirri Rom Well-being Program, which helps maintain the safety and well-being of families.

We also provide programs for Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Volatile Substance Abuse (VSA) across the Gove Peninsula.

Other health services in the township include the Gove District Hospital, a private GP clinic, a private dentist and allied health providers.

Nhulunbuy has all the facilities of any modern town. There are two shopping centres, cafes and restaurants and a swimming pool.

For families, there are two childcare centres and Nhulunbuy Preschool, Primary and High School, and Nhulunbuy Christian College and sporting facilities include Gove Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club, Gove Boat Club and Gove Country Golf Club.

Located near the confluence of the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Arafura Sea, this region offers some of the best blue water and river fishing experiences in Northern Territory.

The Gove Peninsula is serviced by AirNorth.