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Galiwinku has an estimated 2,239 residents, up from 2,199 at the 2021 Census — a change of 40 people, or 1.8%. That puts 462 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population updates and new address data validated by AreaSearch after the Census, the local population is calculated at 2,239 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 40 people (1.8%) from the 2,199 people counted in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch calculated this 2,239 estimate by studying the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside 8 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With this population level, the density stands at 461 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for subsequent growth. The primary contributor to recent population gains was natural increase, which accounted for approximately 90.0% of the growth.
Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base) are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. For areas lacking this data, and for all projections beyond 2032, AreaSearch projects cohort-specific growth rates sourced from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 statistics). Based on these demographic forecasts, population growth is expected to run slightly below the median for non-metropolitan areas across Australia. The area is projected to add 152 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 6.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Property development in the suburb of Galiwinku is highly constrained, with approvals averaging 1 per year, translating to 9 dwellings over the five-year period. These minimal construction levels are typical for rural locations where building projects respond to specific local requirements rather than wider market demand. Because the baseline figures are so low, annual growth rates and comparative percentages can fluctuate significantly depending on individual schemes. The volume of building approvals in the suburb of Galiwinku is substantially lower than that of the Rest of NT. Furthermore, the rate of residential development falls far below national averages.
Forecasts indicate that the suburb of Galiwinku will add 152 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If the current pace of residential construction continues, the supply of new dwellings may lag behind population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support elevated price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Galiwinku
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects close to Galiwinku, worth an estimated $104 million. 3 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure changes, major projects, and local planning decisions represent primary drivers of regional performance. There are no projects identified by AreaSearch that are expected to impact the local area. Key regional projects include Northern Territory Freight Rail And Logistics Capacity Improvements, Network Optimisation Program - Rail, Coastal Hazards Adaptation Strategy, and Enabling Digital Health Services for Regional and Remote Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Gunyangara (Gove Port) Tourism Precinct
A $9.3 million upgrade of marine and land tourism infrastructure at Inverell Bay, Gunyangara, near Nhulunbuy, to support tourism and marine industry growth in East Arnhem as the region diversifies away from mining. Works delivered over three packages included a new 100 metre extended rock groyne, careening facilities for vessel maintenance, a 60 metre detachable floating pontoon, a washdown bay, sealed car park and lighting upgrades, a new entry structure, toilet facilities, and shade and seating at Gove Boat Club.Early works were completed in 2022, with the main $6.9 million construction package running from September 2024 to August 2025. The project achieved 28 percent Aboriginal employment and was officially opened in December 2025. Gove Boat Club now operates the facilities in collaboration with the Ngarrariyal Aboriginal Corporation and Gumatj Corporation.
Bunggulwuy Close Housing Development
A landmark $7 million community-led housing initiative to deliver 11 new two-bedroom units (four duplexes and a triplex) in Nhulunbuy. The homes are designed to meet long-term accommodation needs for essential service providers like St John NT and Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, and the project includes a strong commitment to Aboriginal employment and training opportunities, supporting the post-mining economic transition of the region.
Nhulunbuy Master Plan
A strategic roadmap guiding the redevelopment and renewal of Nhulunbuy as it transitions from a mining town to a sustainable regional hub. The plan translates the Yolngu Traditional Owners' Vision into a framework for future land tenure, essential services, and infrastructure, ensuring long-term liveability post-2029 mine closure.
Supporting Growth in Katherine East (Katherine East Residential Estate)
NT Government and Australian Government enabling infrastructure project delivering serviced flood-free land in Katherine East. Stage 1 works including Corymbia Drive, earthworks, roads, stormwater, sewer and electrical infrastructure have been completed. Budget 2024 provided a further AUD16 million for a sewer pump station, sewer network and additional subdivision works to support the future release of more than 350 residential lots together with neighbourhood retail, commercial and community uses.
Katherine Logistics and Agribusiness Hub
A large-scale intermodal logistics and agribusiness hub adjacent to the Darwin-Tarcoola rail corridor and Stuart Highway in Katherine East. The hub is designed to service the storage, processing and freight needs of agriculture, horticulture, resources and defence industries across the Big Rivers region and northern Australia. The NT Government and Australian Government have committed $63.2 million combined, with the 2024 NT Budget allocating a further $30 million for continuing headworks and subdivision works. Critical water supply infrastructure is under construction through a joint NT Connections package with the National Water Grid Authority, with completion expected mid-2026.Full hub construction is targeted for completion Q4 2026.
Tindal Village
A workstay village with 200 en-suited rooms and amenities, located near Tindal RAAF Base to accommodate workforces for various projects in the area.
433 residents of Galiwinku are employed, from a labour force of 583. Unemployment sits at 25.7%, with participation at 35.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of white and blue collar jobs, with a strong presence in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is assessed at 25.7% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026433 residents are employed. The local unemployment rate is 19.8% higher than the 5.9% recorded in Regional NT, highlighting opportunities for improvement, while participation in the labour force is low at 35.0% compared to 69.9% in Regional NT. Census data indicates that none of the residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are education & training, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The workforce is highly specialized in education & training, where the employment share is 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety is under-represented, employing only 10.6% of the local workforce compared to 17.9% in Regional NT. The comparison between the Census working population and resident population suggests that this residential area offers limited local jobs. According to SALM and ABS data aggregated by AreaSearch for the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 8.9% and employment fell by 8.6%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NT recorded a 2.8% rise in employment and a 2.7% increase in the labour force, resulting in a minor reduction. Future demand trends in the suburb of Galiwinku can be analyzed using the May-25 national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year forecasts have been mapped against the local industry profile. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment in the suburb of Galiwinku should grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model that does not adjust for local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Galiwinku is $1,913 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $352 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,717 a year against an average of $69,869. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The ATO postcode data for the 2023 financial year indicates that incomes in the suburb of Galiwinku are slightly above the national average, showing a median of $53,717 and an average of $69,869. This is higher than the Regional NT median of $53,572 and average of $63,776. Adjusting for a 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates stand at approximately $58,772 for the median and $76,444 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows individual weekly incomes are low at the 0th percentile ($352 weekly), whereas household incomes are stronger at the 60th percentile.
In terms of distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest, containing 44.7% of residents (1,000 people), which aligns with the broader region where 33.6% of households are in this range. Residents retain 89.5% of their income after paying for housing, pointing to strong discretionary spending capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Galiwinku had 309 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 0% are owned with a mortgage, 100% rented and 0% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $997 a month. Rent absorbs 10.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 12.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property data from the latest Census shows that the local housing stock is composed of 98.7% houses and 1.3% other dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings in Regional NT. Home ownership in the suburb of Galiwinku stands at none, with the remainder of the occupied dwellings being none with a mortgage and 100.0% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was recorded at $997, which is below the Regional NT average, while the median weekly rent was $200, compared to $1,733 and $150 in Regional NT.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Galiwinku are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Galiwinku counted 309 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 5.6 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 10% couples without children. 9% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 90.0% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 48.2%, couples without children at 10.4%, and single parent households at 27.2%. The remaining 10.0% of households are non-family arrangements, with lone person households representing 9.4% and group households accounting for 1.0% of the total. The median size of local households is 5.6 people, which is larger than the Regional NT average of 3.1.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
7.2% of adults in Galiwinku hold a university qualification, including 4.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 96% of areas nationally. A further 19.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 496 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 667 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in the local area is low, with 7.2% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted education programs. Among those with university credentials, Bachelor degrees are the most common at 4.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 0.8%. Vocational education accounts for 23.1% of qualifications for residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (3.8%) and certificates (19.3%). A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 32.0% of residents enrolled in formal education.
This group comprises 15.1% in primary school, 10.4% in high school, and 1.0% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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81.0% of residents in Galiwinku report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 15.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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The local population experiences notable health difficulties, as indicated by mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is relatively high, held by approximately 54% of the population (~1,218 people), which is higher than the 51.6% coverage rate recorded across Regional NT. Cardiac conditions and mental health difficulties are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 5.8% and 4.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 81.0% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 78.4% in Regional NT. Residents aged 65 and over make up 4.3% of the population (96 people), which is lower than the Regional NT average of 8.5%.
The health statistics of senior residents indicate some challenges, with national rankings corresponding to those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Galiwinku is largely Australian-born, at 98.1% of residents, with 95.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Australian Aboriginal is the largest reported ancestry, at 89.8% of residents. 89.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is higher than average, with 1.9% of the population born outside Australia and 95.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 66.4% of residents. The most notable statistical variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 28.0% of the population, compared to the Regional NT average of 5.2%. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral groups are Australian Aboriginal at 89.8% (much higher than the regional average of 43.6%), Other at 3.0%, and English at 2.8% (well below the regional average of 14.3%).
Minor ethnic groups show some distinct patterns, with Samoan residents representing 0.2% of the local population (matching the 0.2% regional average).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Galiwinku is 25, younger than 100% of areas nationally. 37.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 25 years is younger than the Regional NT median of 31 and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the region, there is a high concentration of residents aged 15 - 24 (19.8% locally vs 12.7% nationally), while the 45 - 54 cohort is under-represented at 8.2%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 14.6% to 16.9% and the 25 to 34 bracket rose from 15.9% to 17.7%. In contrast, the 15 to 24 group fell from 23.2% to 19.8% and the 5 to 14 group decreased from 17.4% to 15.5%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic models project that the 25 to 34 age group will grow by 15%, adding 58 residents to total 455, while the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Galiwinku
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,199 at the 2021 Census → 2,239 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL70106). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.