The East Arnhem Region is a local government area in the Northern Territory, Australia, covering an area of 33,310 square kilometres. It has a population of approximately 10,345 as of June 2018. The region was established under the Local Government Act (NT) 2008 to provide essential local government services. It includes nine major remote communities, homelands, outstations, tourism enterprises, mining leases, and pastoral properties. Five of the communities are situated on islands, and six are designated Remote Service Delivery Sites by the Commonwealth.
The data for East Arnhem council area reveals that a significant portion of households have affordable rent, with a majority of residents earning low personal incomes. The majority of residents rent their dwellings, with a small percentage owning outright. The population is predominantly composed of young individuals aged 0-19, and the top occupations include professionals and community service workers.
