Poruma (Coconut) Island vs Masig (Yorke Island)

Poruma (Coconut) Island and Masig (Yorke Island) are two different Queensland island communities. First Nations residents in Poruma (Coconut) Island have a typical personal income of $555 and a typical household income of $1,375, which are both well higher than in Masig (Yorke Island), where those figures are $421 and $928. There is also a large gap in employment, with First Nations unemployment at 4.5% on Poruma (Coconut) Island compared to 16.7% on Masig (Yorke Island).

Everyday life is similar in both places, as no homes in either area are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, health service or grocery store. Both are car-dependent and have virtually no public transport access. While Masig (Yorke Island) has a larger First Nations population and more street intersections, Poruma (Coconut) Island has a slightly older population and a higher rate of Year 12 completion.