Aboriginal Shire of Lockhart River

The Aboriginal Shire of Lockhart River is a local government area in Far North Queensland, Australia.[2]

Aboriginal Shire of Lockhart River
Queensland
Aboriginal Shire of Lockhart River is located in Queensland
Aboriginal Shire of Lockhart River
Aboriginal Shire of Lockhart River
Coordinates12°47′09″S 143°20′33″E / 12.785939°S 143.342593°E / -12.785939; 143.342593
Population782 (2018)[1]
 • Density0.21868/km2 (0.5664/sq mi)
Area3,576 km2 (1,380.7 sq mi)[1]
MayorWayne William Butcher
Council seatLockhart River
RegionFar North Queensland
State electorate(s)Cook
Federal division(s)Leichhardt
WebsiteAboriginal Shire of Lockhart River
LGAs around Aboriginal Shire of Lockhart River:
Cook Cook Cook
Cook Lockhart River Coral Sea
Cook Cook Coral Sea

Geography

It is on the east coast of the Cape York Peninsula and consists of a single locality, Lockhart River (which is shared with the Shire of Cook). It includes a number of islands off the east coast: Chapman Island, Lloyd Island, Rocky Island, Sherrard Island and Sunter Island.[3]

Amenities

The Lockhart River Shire Council operate the Lockhart River Indigenous Knowledge Centre at Lockhart River.[4]

Mayors

  • 2020–present: Wayne William Butcher[5]

References