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.
Council Services
West Arnhem Regional Council provides a range of services including road maintenance, parks and gardens, sport and recreation services, Centrelink, post office, creche and community care.
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 FlyTiwi running a daily passenger service to Darwin; weekly barge services from Darwin for freight.