🔍

Hurricane

QLD 4871 • Queensland

4
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1062.00 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
OutbackRemotePastoralGulf CountryTropical Savannah
Advertisement

About Hurricane

Hurricane is a vast, extremely remote locality in the Shire of Mareeba in Far North Queensland, located approximately 200 kilometres west of Cairns in the Gulf Savannah country. With a population of just 4 at the 2021 census across an enormous 1,062 square kilometres, it is one of the most sparsely populated localities in Queensland. The landscape is characterised by tropical savannah woodland, seasonal creeks, and vast cattle stations under a hot, monsoonal climate.

Hurricane is quintessential Gulf country — vast pastoral stations running cattle on native grasses across the dry tropical savannah. There are no services, roads are often unsealed and impassable in the wet season, and the nearest town is Chillagoe or Almaden. The locality is of interest to pastoralists, outback travellers, and those drawn to Australia's most remote and untouched tropical landscapes.

Hurricane falls under postcode 4871 and is governed by the Mareeba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Leichhardt, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4871
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mareeba
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-16.63°, 144.72°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1062.00 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

📣 Ad

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4871

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4871, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,070
Median 2023–24
$46,529
▲ 22.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,771

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4871; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Almaden Station
80 km
N/A

Commute to Cairns

Distance
200 km
By Train
N/A
By Bus
N/A — no bus service
By Car (Peak)
3+ hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hours

🛣️ Extremely remote. Roads may be impassable in wet season. Chillagoe (50 km) is nearest small town. 4WD recommended.

Walkability Car Essential

Uninhabited outback. No roads, services, or infrastructure in most of the locality. 4WD essential.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
4
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Mareeba Local Government Area, which contains Hurricane. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
2,476.6 / 100k
2yr Up 71.6% 10yr Up 137.3%
Motor vehicle theft
514.2 / 100k
2yr Up 58.3% 10yr Up 223.8%
Non-FV assault
2,719.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 218.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
271.5 / 100k
2yr Down 18.5% 10yr Down 10.7%
View all offence categories for Mareeba →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

📣 Ad

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hurricane known for? +

Hurricane is a vast, extremely remote locality in the Shire of Mareeba in Far North Queensland, located approximately 200 kilometres west of Cairns in the Gulf Savannah country. With a population of just 4 at the 2021 census across an enormous 1,062 square kilometres, it is one of the most sparsely populated localities in Queensland.

How far is Hurricane from Brisbane CBD? +

Hurricane is approximately 200 km from Cairns. By car, the journey takes around 3 hours off-peak and 3+ hours during peak hours.

Does Hurricane have public transport? +

Hurricane is served by Almaden Station (80 km away) on the Savannahlander heritage railway (weekly, Cairns to Forsayth). The commute to Brisbane CBD takes approximately 3 hours by car.

What is the population of Hurricane? +

According to the 2021 Census, Hurricane has a population of approximately 4 residents, making it a small rural locality.

Is Hurricane a good place to live? +

Hurricane suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle with open spaces and natural surroundings. It is ideal for people seeking acreage, farming, or a secluded country retreat, with urban amenities accessible from nearby towns.

What is the postcode for Hurricane? +

The postcode for Hurricane, QLD is 4871.

Is Hurricane a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Hurricane is part of the Mareeba LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.