The Johnston Electorate

The Johnston electorate is one of 25 electorates that make up the Northern Territory. The Johnston electorate includes Alawa, Jingili, Millner and Moil. It is home to approximately 8,500 people.

Johnston is named after Commodore Eric Johnston, a former Administrator of the Northern Territory, and covers an area of around 5 km.

See more Johnston QuickStats from the 2021 Census - This is a summary from Australian Bureau of Statistics data, which includes demographics and key characteristics of the people living in the area, their families and their dwellings.

Gurambai – Rapid Creek Connects Our Community

We are a diverse and vibrant community, home to schools, shops, sporting clubs and small businesses that support everyday local life. At the heart of the electorate is Gurambai (Rapid Creek), running through the Jingili Watergardens, which a place of deep cultural significance for Larrakia people and a much-loved natural space for walking, cycling, birdwatching and connecting with nature.

The creek and surrounding green spaces are central to the community’s identity, offering a rare stretch of healthy mangroves, freshwater, and urban bushland so close to the city.