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Lockhart River
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Lockhart River is a remote Aboriginal community on the northeast coast of Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia. Surrounded by rainforest and spectacular wilderness, it's a gateway to the Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park, known for its unique wildlife and cultural traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
640
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-13.02°, 143.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,555
Local Cost
$1,210
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
40
English
90
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
26.8°C
Winter Avg
22.6°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
11.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1638 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IRG
Distance
26 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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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