Hurricane is a rural locality in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Hurricane had "no people or a very low population".[1]
Geography
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]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Hurricane had a population of 17 people.[6]
In the 2021 census, Hurricane had "no people or a very low population".[1]
Economy
There are a number of homesteads in the locality, including cattle stations:[7][8]
- Hurricane Station (16°35′16″S 144°39′29″E / 16.5878°S 144.6581°E)
- Karma Waters (16°37′04″S 144°36′17″E / 16.6179°S 144.6047°E)
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.
Attractions
Karma Waters station provides a bush camping experience for a limited number of guests.[9]
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Hurricane (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Hurricane – locality in Shire of Mareeba (entry 48675)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ "Hurricane, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "Karma Waters Station - Location". Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Hurricane (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Homesteads - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Karma Waters Station - Adjoining properties". Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Karma Waters Station - Camping". Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
