Aurukun, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Aurukun is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,101. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Aurukun
Aurukun is a town and coastal locality in the Shire of Aurukun and the Shire of Cook in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is an Indigenous community. In the 2021 census, the locality of Aurukun had a population of 1,101 people, of whom 997 (88.7%) identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,101 |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.3558°, 141.7271° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.6 inches (1,640 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Aurukun
Aurukun is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,101. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.3558°S, 141.7271°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 16.5 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 18.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 83°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 8.7 in |
Aurukun has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in July to 83°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (18.4") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Aurukun
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurukun State School | - | - | - | - |
| Western Cape College | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Aurukun
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurukun Indigenous Knowledge Centre | 0.0 |
Clinics in Aurukun
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Aurukun
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Weipa Airport | WEI | Medium Airport |
| Aurukun Airport | AUU | Small Airport |
| Beagle Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kendall River Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Knox Creek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Merapah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Merluna Airport | MLV | Small Airport |
| RAAF Base Scherger | - | Small Airport |
| Sudley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ti Tree Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wathanin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Watson River Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Aurukun has a population of 1,101 residents and is located in Australia..
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Aurukun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches.
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