Stokes
QLD 4823 • Queensland
About Stokes
Stokes is a vast, remote outback locality in the Shire of Carpentaria, Queensland, situated in the Gulf Country region of far north-western Queensland. Covering an extraordinary 11,714 square kilometres, the locality is defined by the watercourses of the Leichhardt, Alexandra, Cloncurry, Flinders, and Saxby rivers, which flow northward through the landscape. With a 2021 Census population of just 75 residents, Stokes is one of the most sparsely settled localities in Australia, reflecting the extreme remoteness and harsh climate of the Gulf Savannah.
Life in Stokes is centred on cattle stations, with vast pastoral runs dominating the landscape and defining the day-to-day existence of those who live here. The Burke Developmental Road and the Wills Developmental Road pass through the locality, providing the primary road connections through the region. Normanton, the administrative centre of Carpentaria Shire, is the nearest town and serves as the hub for supplies, services, and emergency facilities. This locality is suited only to those pursuing a pastoral or remote working lifestyle, with self-sufficiency and resilience essential.
Stokes falls under postcode 4823 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Air access via Normanton Airport (REX flights to Cairns). Roads may become impassable during the wet season.
A vehicle is absolutely essential; there are no services or infrastructure within the locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Burke Street