Population 672 (2006 census) LGA(s) Roper Gulf Region Elevation 3 m Local time Tuesday 12:41 PM | Postcode(s) 0852 Territory electorate(s) Arnhem Postal code 0852 Federal division Division of Lingiari | |
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Location 570 km (354 mi) se of Darwin Weather 31°C, Wind E at 10 km/h, 66% Humidity | ||
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Numbulwar is a small, primarily Aboriginal community on the Gulf of Carpentaria in the Northern Territory of Australia. The major language group of the community is Nunggubuyu and their language, Wubuy, is used by older generations. Kriol is also widely spoken.
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Map of Numbulwar NT 0822, Australia
Permanent settlement began in 1952 with the founding of the Rose River Mission by local Aboriginal communities and the Church Missionary Society.
The Mission operated until the 1970s when community control passed to the Numbulwar Numburindi Community Council.
The community consists of a general store, a police station, a community school, an engine repair shop, a post office and about 670 residents. Mission Aviation Fellowship has a base in Numbulwar which provides air services for the community.