Aurukun

QLD

Aurukun is a declining suburb in QLD with 1,165 residents.

SA2 code: 315011395
State: QLD

Population

1,165

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

-2.6%

3yr: +3.9% · 10yr: -11.8%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$125/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,069/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Aurukun (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +3.9%5yr: -2.6%10yr: -11.8%Total: +8.5%

Population grew from 1,074 to 1,165 over 24 years, averaging 0.3% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 76.3%

Almost entirely detached houses (94.3%), rental-heavy (100% renting), built for families (53% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 94%

215 houses8 townhouses5 apartments

Tenure

Renting 100%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

5 (2.2%)

2 bed

44 (19.1%)

3 bed

123 (53.5%)

4 bed

58 (25.2%)

5 bed

0 (0.0%)

6+ bed