The community of Aurukun is located on the north-west coast of the Cape York Peninsula, 178km by road south of the mining town of Weipa and 811km north from Cairns.

Aurukun is one of the larger communities in the Cape with a population of 1,269 (2016 census) including 1,147 identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Most residents are Traditional owners of the shire and surrounding lands.

To find out about Aurukun’s history, people, facilities, events and more visit the Aurukun Shire Council.

Aurukun Health Care Centre
Street address: Kang Kang Road, Aurukun QLD 4892
Mailing address: C/O Post Office, Aurukun QLD 4892
Business Phone: 07 4037 7300
Business Fax: 07 4038 4300

Aurukun Wellbeing Centre
Street address: 39 Kang Kang Road, Aurukun QLD 4892
Business Phone: 07 4037 7363