Wutunugurra
NT 872 • Northern Territory
About Wutunugurra
Wutunugurra, also known as Canteen Creek, is a remote Aboriginal community located in the Barkly region of the Northern Territory, administered by the Barkly Regional Council. Situated in the semi-arid interior of the NT, the community covers less than one square kilometre and had a 2021 Census population of 143 residents. The community is located on a pastoral excision of a local pastoral station, deep in the outback landscape typical of the Barkly Tableland.
The Barkly region is home to the Alyawarr and related Aboriginal peoples, and Wutunugurra is a significant community for local First Nations culture and identity. With 85.7% of dwellings classified as social housing, the community reflects the significant public investment in remote Aboriginal housing across the NT. Services in remote communities such as Wutunugurra are supported through the Barkly Regional Council and government programs, with Tennant Creek serving as the nearest major service centre for medical, retail, and administrative needs.
Wutunugurra falls under postcode 872 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Namatjira electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Tennant Creek Approx 1h 30min - 2h by car (approx 120km)
Commute to Darwin CBD
🛣️ Tennant Creek (approx 120km away) is the nearest service town; extremely remote with unsealed road access common in the wet season
A remote outback community with no local retail or services beyond what is provided through community programs; vehicle access is essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Nyirripi Community