Aurukun, QLD 4892 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Aurukun is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4892, home to 1,101 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Napranum local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1739 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,101
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $1,069 /week
- Median personal income
- $331 /week
- Median family income
- $785 /week
- Average household size
- 3.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.2
- Local government area
- Aurukun
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Queensland - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Leichhardt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $125 /week
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
- Aurukun State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 89.2% of the 111 resolvable premises in Aurukun. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fibre to the Premises: 10.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 89.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,089 across the Aurukun LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 626 violent offences, 145 property damage, 134 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aurukun?
Aurukun (QLD 4892) had 1,101 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Aurukun local government area.
What is the median rent in Aurukun?
The median advertised rent in Aurukun is $125/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Aurukun?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Aurukun covering government sectors. Nearest include: Aurukun State School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Aurukun?
Aurukun is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (89.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Aurukun?
Across the surrounding area, 1,089 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were violent (626), property damage (145), break-ins (134). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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