Aurukun Shire Council
Aurukun Shire Council is one of QLD's top-performing councils, ranking 3rd of 77 and strongest on core operations.
"Aurukun — remote Cape York Aboriginal community"
Queensland · rural council · Pop. 1,400
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
68 out of 100
#2 of 41 rural councils in QLD
#3 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 62/100 |
| Community Services | 54/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 50/100 |
| Core Operations | 87/100 |
What This Means For You
Among rural councils, Aurukun Shire performs strongest in infrastructure and operations (better than 87% of peers). Performance in lifestyle affordability is moderate at the 50th percentile among peers.
What Makes This Place Unique
Aurukun — remote Cape York Aboriginal community
Aurukun is a remote Aboriginal community on western Cape York Peninsula.
Known For
- Aboriginal cultural heritage
- Cape York wilderness
- Archer River wetlands
- Remote community
Living Here
Very remote Aboriginal community on Cape York.
Hidden Gem
Archer River wetlands — pristine tropical waterways.