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Aurukun

Community profile

Aurukun is a remote community in Far North Queensland around 800 kilometres northwest of Cairns or about two hours' drive from Weipa.

Road conditions
Roads and water crossings can become impassable and dangerous during the wet season. Rivers and water crossings can rise quickly and travellers should be aware of conditions prior to travel and monitor closely. Contact local Police or Aurukun Shire Council for information about road conditions.

Aurukun is a remote community in Far North Queensland around 800 kilometres northwest of Cairns or about two hours' drive from Weipa.

Road conditions
Roads and water crossings can become impassable and dangerous during the wet season. Rivers and water crossings can rise quickly and travellers should be aware of conditions prior to travel and monitor closely. Contact local Police or Aurukun Shire Council for information about road conditions.

Traditional owners

Wik, Wik Way and Kugu people (including large area of land in western Cape York)

Languages

Wik Mungkan, English, other local languages

Population

1,101

88.7% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ABS 2021 Census)

Stories from Aurukun

Large group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and women dressed in casual clothing in a room with beige carpet. In the background is a pale yellow wall and two whiteboards. In the foreground is a white table and blue chairs.

Community teamwork to increase school attendance

15 March 2018

The Aurukun Koolkan Community School Remote School Attendance Strategy (RSAS) team formed a plan and through working with school staff, parents and other stakeholders, are increasing school attendance.