Gunyangara, Northern Territory — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Gunyangara, in the East Arnhem Region local government area.
| Locality | Gunyangara |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | East Arnhem Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -12.21628 |
| Longitude | 136.70861 |
| Population | 276 |
| Density | 95.2 /km² |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 0880 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 638 km east |
Gunyangara is a locality in the East Arnhem Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 276. The locality covers an area of 2.9 km², giving a population density of about 95.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 638 km east of Darwin. Gunyangara is located at 12.2163°S, 136.7086°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0880. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Gunyangara rests on the edge of a rugged coastline, where the ochre earth meets the endless blue of the Arafura Sea. It lies 637.7 km east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 88°T), and is situated 6.1 km west-south-west of Nhulunbuy. The air here is thick with the scent of salt and the dry, sweet perfume of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the land's enduring spirit. Low scrub and hardy acacia trees cling to the sandy soil, their shapes sculpted by the persistent tropical winds. Across the water, the horizon is a hazy line, blurring the distinction between sea and sky, and the light at dusk paints the landscape in hues of burnt orange and deep violet, a breathtaking spectacle that stills the hurried heart.
The history of Gunyangara is intrinsically tied to the land and the sea, a narrative shaped by generations of Indigenous custodians and later by those who sought to harness its resources. For millennia, this country has provided sustenance, its shores teeming with fish and its scrubland offering bush tucker. More recently, the local economy has been influenced by the proximity to mining operations, though the enduring rhythm of life here remains largely dictated by the tides and the seasons. The spirit of Gunyangara is one of resilience, a quiet strength found in the enduring connection between its people and this ancient, beautiful corner of the world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gunyangara, Northern Territory with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Gunyangara, in the East Arnhem Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Gunyangara includes the postcode (0880), telephone area code (08), and local government area (East Arnhem Region), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gunyangara is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |