Alyangula, Northern Territory
| Alyangula Northern Territory | |
|---|---|
  Alyangula | |
| Coordinates | 13°51′2″S 136°25′12″E / 13.85056°S 136.42000°ECoordinates: 13°51′2″S 136°25′12″E / 13.85056°S 136.42000°E |
| Population | 986 (2011 census)[1] |
| Established | 1960s |
| Postcode(s) | 0885 |
Alyangula is a township on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory.
History
Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO) established Alyangula as the residence for the mining company workers in the late 1960s.[2] The township was established under a special purpose lease between GEMCO, Anindilyakwa Land Council and the Anindilyakwa Land Trust.[3] The township of Alyangula is an unincorporated territory within the northern region of the Northern Territory.
Present day
In the 2011 census, the township recorded a population of 986 people who are employees of GEMCO and are almost exclusively non-indigenous (aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 8.9% of the population).[1][4] The township comprises a first-class resort and two clubs; an arts centre; a coffee shop; a golf course and other sporting facilities; a swimming pool; a church; half a dozen shops; a bank; a post office and a travel agency. The township also has a school; a child care centre; a training centre; an area health centre; and a court house and police station.[2]
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Alyangula (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- 1 2 "Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island Regional Partnership Agreement: Progress Evaluation" (PDF). Department of Social Services. Commonwealth of Australia. May 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ↑ "Welcome to Groote Eylandt". Anindilyakwa Land Council. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ↑ "National Regional Profile: Alyangula (Statistical Local Area)". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Commonwealth of Australia. 21 May 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2015.