Gillen, Northern Territory
| Gillen Alice Springs, Northern Territory | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 23°42′37″S 133°51′50″E / 23.71028°S 133.86389°ECoordinates: 23°42′37″S 133°51′50″E / 23.71028°S 133.86389°E |
| Population | 4,417 (2011)[1] |
| • Density | 1,770/km2 (4,580/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 0870 |
| Area | 2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| LGA(s) | Town of Alice Springs |
| Territory electorate(s) | Araluen |
| Federal Division(s) | Lingiari |
Gillen is a suburb of the town of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, Australia.
The suburb is named after the anthropologist Francis James Gillen, who was the telegraphist and station master at Alice Springs in 1892.[2]
References
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Braitling (NT)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ↑ "Gillen". NT Place Names Register. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
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