Hurricane is a rural locality in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census Hurricane had a population of 17 people.[1]
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Coordinates | 16.5216°S 144.6152°E / -16.5216; 144.6152 (Hurricane (centre of locality)) | ||||||||||||||
Population | 17 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 0.0160/km2 (0.0415/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4871 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 1,060.5 km2 (409.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
Location | 195 km (121 mi) NW of Cairns | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Shire of Mareeba | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Cook | ||||||||||||||
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Hurricane is located west of Mount Carbine and the Mulligan Highway, and is on the Mitchell River, which flows through the eastern section and then forms the south-western boundary.[3] The Hodgkinson River, a tributary of the Mitchell, also flows through the eastern section. The St George River, also a tributary of the Mitchell, flows through the northern section and forms part of the north-western boundary. Much of the land in Hurricane consists of shaly or greywacke ridges.[4]
The land use is grazing on native vegetation.[5]
In the 2016 census Hurricane had a population of 17 people.[1]
There are a number of homesteads in the locality, including cattle stations:[6][7]
The entry gate to Hurricane station homestead is 195 kilometres (121 mi) north-west of Cairns via the Captain Cook Highway, Kennedy Highway, Mulligan Highway and Hurricane Road.
Karma Waters station provides a bush camping experience for a limited number of guests.[8]
Towns and localities in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland | |
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