Umagico, known locally as ‘Alau', was originally established in 1963 for Aboriginal people relocated from Lockhart River Mission and is an area of 5340 hectares approximately half way between Bamaga and Injinoo.
In 1974, people from Moa Island in the Torres Strait were resettled here. More recent arrivals have settled from Kubin on Moa and other Torres Strait Islands. Umagico administers DOGIT and recent major initiatives of the community include a campground and accommodation development and supermarket development.
Umagico has an estimated population of 278 (2001), with about 97% of the total population being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin.
The Umagico Aboriginal Council operate the campground at Alau Beach which is one of the most picturesque in the Northern Peninsula Area.
Contact Umagico Aboriginal Council on 07 4069 3266
Information on Umagico's alcohol management plan