Hope Vale
QLD 4895 • Rest of QLD
About Hope Vale
Hope Vale is a remote Indigenous community located 46 kilometres northwest of Cooktown on Cape York Peninsula, Queensland. With a population of approximately 1,000 people, it is the oldest continuing mission community in North Queensland, originally established by Lutheran missionaries in 1886. The community is home to thirteen clans and is run by its own elected Aboriginal Shire Council, having received a deed of grant in trust for 110,000 hectares of traditional lands.
Life in Hope Vale centres around Indigenous culture and community connection. The township features the Indigenous Knowledge Centre, an art centre showcasing traditional craftsmanship, and is surrounded by tropical bushland, mountain ranges and pristine coastline. The local language Guugu Yimithirr is still spoken, preserving thousands of years of cultural heritage. Residents enjoy access to the nearby Coral Sea coastline and connection to Cooktown for essential services and supplies.
Hope Vale falls under postcode 4895 and is governed by Cook Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cook electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Cairns
🛣️ Remote location - no public transport. Cooktown (46km) is the nearest major town. Sealed road access via Mulligan Highway.
Essential services within the community; Cooktown required for major shopping and medical services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bloomfield Road
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Cnr May and Charles Streets
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12 Charles Street
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Cnr Thiele and Poland Streets
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Angus Gully Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 7
- 2. Fiji 4
- 3. Philippines 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)