The Aboriginal Shire of Lockhart River is a local government area located in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is situated on the east coast of the Cape York Peninsula and includes a single locality, Lockhart River. The area also consists of several islands off the east coast, such as Chapman Island, Lloyd Island, Rocky Island, Sherrard Island, and Sunter Island. The Lockhart River Shire Council operates the Lockhart River Indigenous Knowledge Centre within the region.
Lockhart River's workforce is characterized by professionals, community service workers, and technicians. The population skews towards younger age groups, with a notable proportion under 20 years old. Rent affordability is a key issue, with a significant percentage of households spending more than 30% of their income on rent.
