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Aurukun
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Aurukun is a remote Indigenous community on the western coast of Queensland's Cape York Peninsula. It offers rich Indigenous culture, scenic river systems, and authentic Australian outback experiences in a tight-knit, welcoming environment.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
1,101
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-13.51°, 141.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,810
Local Cost
$1,280
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
35
English
90
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
24.7°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
11.8°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1696 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AUU
Distance
21 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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