35,000 people were evacuated prior to the cyclone hitting but i don't know how many people survived.
In Darwin, 65 people got killed in Cyclone Tracy, either killed in the city or drowned at sea.
Officially, 71 people died.
Approximately 9000 homes were destroyed or damaged in Cyclone Tracy.
About 35000 out of 45000 evacuated the city and many people did not come back.
Cyclone Tracy destroyed 9,000 homes out of a city of about 12,000 residences.
Many were left homeless or experienced loss of life!
When Cyclone Tracy hit in 1974, Darwin was a city of 43,500 people living in 12,000 residences. This figure does not include the indigenous communities within the city, or in outlying areas.
None. Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin in the Northern Territory, not Queensland, in 1974.
Three quarters of the population of Darwin were left homeless. 9,000 homes were destroyed, out of a city which had 12,000 residences. Prior to the cyclone, Darwin had around 43,500 people, but after Tracy hit, approximately 30,000 were homeless.
Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin just after midnight on Christmas Day in 1974 and lasted until about 7:00 am.
Cyclone Tracy, which struck Darwin, Australia, on December 25-26, 1974, affected approximately 50,000 people. The cyclone caused widespread destruction, destroying around 70% of the city's buildings and leaving many residents homeless. The disaster resulted in 71 fatalities and significant damage to infrastructure and services in the region.
Cyclone Tracy, which struck Darwin, Australia, on Christmas Day in 1974, resulted in 71 confirmed deaths. The cyclone caused widespread destruction, leading to significant damage to infrastructure and homes. In addition to the fatalities, thousands of people were injured, and many were left homeless due to the devastation.