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Lockhart River

Community profile

Lockhart River is a community located on the east coast of Cape York, around 800 kilometres north of Cairns.

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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.

Lockhart River is a community located on the east coast of Cape York, around 800 kilometres north of Cairns.

For more information, see:

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.

Traditional owners

Kuuku Yau, Wuthathi, Kanthanumpu, Uutaalnganu, Umpila and Kaanju peoples.

There are six traditional family (language) groups living in Lockhart River.

Languages

English, Creole

Traditional language from family groups is also spoken: Kuuku Yau, Wuthathi, Kanthanumpu, Uutaalnganu, Umpila and Kaanju.

Population

640

78.4% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ABS 2021 Census)