Engawala, Northern Territory Explained

Engawala is a small town in the Northern Territory, Australia, located around north of Alice Springs, in the Akityarre (or Anmatjere?) ward.^[1] Its altitude is .^[2]

It falls within the local government area of the Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC), and the governing land council is the Central Land Council.^{[1] [3]} It also encompasses several family outstations: Mulga Bore, Angula, and Alatyeye.

Demographics

In the 2021 Australian census, 164 residents were counted.^[4]

Engawala had a population of 154 at the .

Attractions

For tourists, there are several attractions:^[1]

• Engawala Arts Centre
• Outback Way Outdoor Art Gallery
• Gemtree Carvan Park and Gem Stone Fossicking

Facilities

Facilities for residents include:^[1]

• CDRC office
• A library
• Community Safety Patrol
• Aged Care
• Youth Sport and Recreation program

Outstations

It also comprises several family outstations: Alatyeye (aka Turners Camp^{[5] [6]}), Angula (Angkola / Angkula^{[7] [8]}) and Mulga Bore.^[1]

Mulga Bore, also known as Akaya, Akaye, Atartinga, and Athathenga, is a tiny family outstation, within the electorate of Barkly (longitude: 134.209, latitude: -22.451).^[9] The entire population, numbering around 70 people, are Mormons.^[10]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Engawala . Central Desert Regional Council . 31 October 2024.
2. Web site: Engenala NT . ExplorOz . 2 January 2021.
3. Web site: Engawala . BushTel . . 31 October 2024.
4. Web site: 2021 Engawala, Census All persons QuickStats . Australian Bureau of Statistics . 31 October 2024.
5. Web site: Alatyeye . BushTel . . 31 October 2024.
6. Web site: Alatyeye. Place Names Register . . 31 October 2024.
7. Web site: Angula . BushTel . . 31 October 2024.
8. Web site: Angula. Place Names Register . . 31 October 2024.
9. Web site: Mulga Bore . BushTel . . 31 October 2024.
10. Web site: Robinson . Lee . In the remote community of Mulga Bore, every resident is a Mormon . . 30 October 2024 . 31 October 2024.