Engawala, Northern Territory
Engawala | |
|---|---|
  Engawala Location in the Northern Territory | |
| Coordinates: 22°48′16″S 134°27′26″E / 22.80444°S 134.45722°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Population | |
| • Total | 164 (SAL 2021)[2] |
| Time zone | UTC+9:30 (ACST) |
| Postcode | 0872 |
Engawala is a small town in the Northern Territory, Australia, located around 180 kilometres (110 mi) north of Alice Springs, in the Akityarre (or Anmatjere?) ward.[3] Its altitude is 600 metres (2,000 ft).[4]
It falls within the local government area of the Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC), and the governing land council is the Central Land Council.[3][5] It also encompasses several family outstations: Mulga Bore, Angula, and Alatyeye.
Demographics
In the 2021 Australian census, 164 residents were counted.[6]
Engawala had a population of 154 at the 2016 census.[7]
Attractions
For tourists, there are several attractions:[3]
- Engawala Arts Centre
- Outback Way Outdoor Art Gallery
- Gemtree Carvan Park and Gem Stone Fossicking
Facilities
Facilities for residents include:[3]
- CDRC office
- A library
- Community Safety Patrol
- Aged Care
- Youth Sport and Recreation program
Outstations
It also comprises several family outstations: Alatyeye (aka Turners Camp[8][9]), Angula (Angkola / Angkula[10][11]) and Mulga Bore.[3]
Mulga Bore,[a] also known as Akaya, Akaye, Atartinga, and Athathenga, is a tiny family outstation, within the electorate of Barkly (longitude: 134.209, latitude: -22.451).[12] The entire population, numbering around 70 people, are Mormons.[13]
Footnotes
- ^ Not to be confused with Old Mulga Bore, a heritage-listed site in South Australia.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Engawala (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Engawala (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Engawala". Central Desert Regional Council. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ "Engenala NT". ExplorOz. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ "Engawala". BushTel. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ "2021 Engawala, Census All persons QuickStats". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Engawala". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ^ "Alatyeye". BushTel. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ "Alatyeye". Place Names Register. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ "Angula". BushTel. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ "Angula". Place Names Register. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ "Mulga Bore". BushTel. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Robinson, Lee (30 October 2024). "In the remote community of Mulga Bore, every resident is a Mormon". ABC News. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
