Minjilang
About
Minjilang is the name of the Aboriginal town on Croker Island, situated just off the Cobourg Peninsula, approximately 250km north-east of Darwin.
Situated in the luminescent Arafura Sea, Croker Island is home to abundant wildlife and flora that inhabit the beaches, wetlands, swamps and native bushland.
Approximately 265 people live on Croker Island, and many of whom speak Iwaidja, Mawng, Kunwinjku, Kuninjku and English.
The community has a store, health centre, Mamaruni School, ALPA CDP, Garngi Rangers Group, Creche and other Council services.
Community overview
Population
265 (2021 Census)
Location
240km north east of Darwin, 150km north of Jabiru, off the Arnhem Land coast.
Languages spoken
Iwaidja, Kunwinjku, Mawng, English
Services
Minjilang is the main Aboriginal settlement on Croker Island and has a school, health clinic, convenience store, community hall, and airport.
Recreation
Fishing, community sports, facilities and ovals, walking
Access
Year-round air access with Fly Tiwi running a daily passenger service to Darwin; weekly barge services from Darwin for freight.
Further Information
Council Services
West Arnhem Regional Council provides a range of local services in Minjilang:
Minjilang Councillor
Local Authority
The Minjilang Local Authority meets for times a year give community members a direct say in how Council services are provided.
Before you travel to West Arnhem
Visitor Accommodation
West Arnhem Regional Council offers accommodation to contractors and other authorised visitors to West Arnhem communities in Gunbalanya, Maningrida, Minjilang and Warruwi.
Accommodation ranges from self contained cabins to single rooms with shared facilities to duplexes, and all are within the community limits and walking distance to most town facilities. View more accommodation information is available at the below link.
