Masig (Yorke Island) vs Erub (Darnley) Island

Masig (Yorke Island) and Erub (Darnley) Island are nearby islands in the Torres Strait with distinct layouts. Masig (Yorke Island) has a much higher number of street intersections per square kilometre, at 26 compared to just 4 on Erub (Darnley) Island. Erub (Darnley) Island is much steeper, with a mean terrain slope of 14.6% against 1.9% for Masig (Yorke Island). A major difference is found in local services; 36.4% of homes on Erub (Darnley) Island are within a 15-minute walk of health services, while no homes on Masig (Yorke Island) have this access.

Everyday life is similar in both places, as neither island has homes within a short walk of a school, groceries, or public transport. They also share a similar typical First Nations household income, around $900 to $928. While both are considered car-dependent, the First Nations unemployment rate is well higher in Masig (Yorke Island) at 16.7%, compared to 7.1% on Erub (Darnley) Island.