Aurukun · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population

88.7%2021

Aurukun's first nations is 88.7% — among the highest in the country, far higher than the typical area (2.1%).

It ranks 6th of 2,385 areas nationally.

Aurukun has a higher first nations than nearby Kowanyama - Pormpuraaw, Northern Peninsula and Torres, but a lower one than Torres Strait Islands.

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📍 Aurukun, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Trend across censuses

80.0%85.0%90.0%95.0%202188.7%

Not directly comparable across years.

Where Aurukun sits

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100.0%

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Aurukun.

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population within Aurukun

  1. Aurukun Block 188.7%
  2. Aurukun Block 2

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population in nearby areas

  1. Torres Strait Islands90.6%
  2. Kowanyama - Pormpuraaw83.3%
  3. Northern Peninsula82.2%
  4. Torres68.9%
  5. Cape York47.1%
  6. Weipa19.9%
  7. Tablelands18.5%
  8. Daintree12.9%
  9. Kuranda12.7%
  10. Port Douglas2.4%

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