Lajamanu has a population of one thousand people and is situated around 557 kilometres from Katherine and Darwin is approximately 890 kilometres. Road access is via the Victoria Highway (turning off after 120 kilometres) onto the Buntine Highway for a further 323 kilometres and then 104 to Lajamanu (a dirt but well formed road).

Lajamanu is a very strongly traditional community, where the English language is secondary. Traditional customs are still practiced and in many ways dominate the thinking of the community. On cultural matters the Lajamanu Community Government Council, defers to the local tribal council.

The Lajamanu Council was the first Community Government Council to be formed in the Northern Territory. Since 1980 we have been dedicated to offering the very best services to the Lajamanu community.