Our population is comprised of people from more than 100 nationalities.
3,800
The dry season (May to October) brings cool nights and fine dry days, the wet season is humid and hot with frequent showers and storms.
Two supermarkets, clothing and other specialty shops and retailers.
Government preschool, primary and high school, Christian school, training and university courses available including Charles Darwin University study centre.
Gove District Hospital, a private medical centre, general practitioners, dental services and health professionals.
Regional air services are available. Freight by barge. Linked to Darwin by the Bulman Track (700km gravel) and the sealed Stuart Highway. Suitable only for four wheel drive vehicles and only during the dry season. It is necessary to carry fuel.*
Alcan Gove subsidises housing for its employees. NT Housing provides accommodation for key government employees. There is limited private property to buy or rent.
Television stations are ABC, Seven Central, SBS, Imparja. ABC radio and local FM community station. The Arafura Times is published weekly, the NT News and interstate papers are also available.
