Howitt
QLD 4890 • Queensland
About Howitt
Howitt is a vast and sparsely populated coastal locality in Queensland's Gulf Country, situated in the Shire of Carpentaria about 30 kilometres north-north-east of Normanton and 40 kilometres east of Karumba. Covering an enormous 8,626 square kilometres of remote Gulf savanna country, the locality borders the Gulf of Carpentaria to the north and is characterised by flat floodplains, tropical wetlands, and seasonal watercourses that swell dramatically during the wet season. With only 48 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Howitt is one of Australia's most remote and thinly inhabited localities.
Life in Howitt is defined by the rhythms of the tropical wet and dry seasons, with pastoral station work forming the backbone of the local economy. The Gulf Country surrounding Howitt is renowned as one of Australia's premier barramundi fishing destinations, drawing anglers from across the country each dry season (April–October). The nearby towns of Normanton and Karumba provide essential supplies, fuel, and services, while the broader region offers access to Karumba's famous sunset views over the Gulf, fishing charters, and the celebrated Gulflander train between Normanton and Croydon.
Howitt falls under postcode 4890 and is governed by the Carpentaria Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4890
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4890, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4890; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Fly-in from Cairns or Townsville is the most practical option; Normanton Airport serves the region
Extremely remote Gulf Country locality; no public transport or footpaths; 4WD recommended in wet season
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Brown Street
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Little Brown Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Carpentaria Local Government Area, which contains Howitt. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.