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Umagico

QLD 4876 • Queensland

394
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
51.42 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteCoastalAboriginal CommunityRural
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About Umagico

Umagico is a remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community located on the Northern Peninsula Area of Cape York, Far North Queensland, approximately 4.8 kilometres west of Bamaga near the northern tip of Australia. Governed by the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council, the locality covers 51 square kilometres and had a population of 394 at the 2021 Census. Situated nearly 1,000 kilometres north-north-west of Cairns, Umagico is one of five communities on the Northern Peninsula Area and among the most geographically isolated localities on the Australian mainland.

Umagico has a deep connection to sea and Country, with residents maintaining the traditional practices and cultural identity of the Angkamuthi people. The community sits adjacent to coastal waters and is surrounded by the tropical landscapes of Cape York's tip. Essential services including a local school and community store are available within the community, while Bamaga provides the nearest health centre, government services, and an airstrip. Road access is via the Cape York Developmental Road, which can be impassable in the wet season, making air travel a vital link for this remote peninsula community.

Umagico falls under postcode 4876 and is governed by the Northern Peninsula Area Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Leichhardt, while state elections fall under the Cook electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4876
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Northern Peninsula Area
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Cook
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-11.34°, 142.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
51.42 km²
Population Density
8 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4876

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4876, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$42,051
Median 2023–24
$50,374
▲ 19.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,363

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4876; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — Bamaga (nearest centre) 10-15 min by road

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
998 km
By Train
No train service; Bamaga Airport provides regular flights to Cairns (~2 hr flight)
By Car (Peak)
20+ hr (dry season only via Cape York Developmental Road)
By Car (Off-Peak)
20+ hr

🛣️ Air travel via Bamaga Airport is the most practical link to Cairns; road is 4WD only and impassable in wet season

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Umagico has a local store and school but is a remote community where a vehicle is essential for most travel needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
394
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,831 / 100k
2yr Down 21.7% 10yr Up 58.6%
Motor vehicle theft
1,254.6 / 100k
2yr Up 45.9% 10yr Up 1131.6%
Non-FV assault
3,729.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 196.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
847.7 / 100k
2yr Down 23.0% 10yr Up 149.6%
View all offence categories for Northern Peninsula Area →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Umagico known for? +

Umagico is known as a remote Angkamuthi Aboriginal community on the Northern Peninsula Area of Cape York, with a rich connection to traditional sea culture, fishing, and the unique landscape at the very tip of Australia.

How far is Umagico from Cairns? +

Umagico is approximately 998 kilometres north-north-west of Cairns. By air from Bamaga Airport (5 km away), the journey to Cairns takes around 2 hours; by road via the Cape York Developmental Road it is a journey of 20 or more hours in dry conditions.

Does Umagico have public transport? +

There is no public bus or rail service at Umagico. Community transport links with Bamaga (5 km) for services, and Bamaga Airport provides regular flights to Cairns. During the wet season, road access to the cape can be cut off, making air travel the primary connection.

What is the population of Umagico? +

According to the 2021 Census, Umagico had a population of 394 people across 91 dwellings, with approximately 85 per cent of dwellings being social or community housing — one of the highest proportions in Queensland.

Is Umagico a good place to live? +

Umagico is a close-knit traditional community suited to those with family and cultural connections to the Northern Peninsula Area. It offers a unique lifestyle in an extraordinarily remote and beautiful part of Australia, though access to major services requires significant travel to Bamaga or Cairns.

What is the postcode for Umagico? +

Umagico's postcode is 4876, shared with Bamaga and the other Northern Peninsula Area communities of Far North Queensland.

Is Umagico a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Umagico is part of the Northern Peninsula Area 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.