Boigu Island vs Saibai Island

Boigu Island and Saibai Island are two remote communities in the Torres Strait with distinct differences in access and employment. Saibai Island has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (66.0%) and parks (80.4%), while Boigu Island has no homes within that distance of either. First Nations unemployment is far higher in Saibai Island at 40.0%, compared to 17.5% in Boigu Island. Boigu Island has a slightly older First Nations population, with a typical age of 25 compared to 20 in Saibai Island, and a slightly higher typical First Nations household income of $1,047.

Both areas are car-dependent, which is reflected in their nearly identical walkability scores. They also share very similar outcomes for First Nations personal income, with typical earnings of $417 in Boigu Island and $410 in Saibai Island. In both places, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, groceries, or public transport.