Masig (Yorke Island) vs Ugar (Stephens) Island

Masig (Yorke Island) and Ugar (Stephens) Island are two nearby island communities in Queensland with distinct profiles. Masig (Yorke Island) has a far larger First Nations population with 251 people, compared to 63 in Ugar (Stephens) Island. Education levels differ notably, as First Nations Year 12 completion is far higher in Masig (Yorke Island) at 52.3% than the 40.0% seen in Ugar (Stephens) Island. Masig (Yorke Island) also has far more street intersections per square kilometre, while Ugar (Stephens) Island is steeper and has more homes within walking distance of a park.

Both islands share a very similar way of life, with First Nations household incomes sitting at $928 in Masig (Yorke Island) and $900 in Ugar (Stephens) Island. They are both car-dependent, and neither island has homes within a short walk of groceries, health services, schools, or public transport. In both places, First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national figure, though they are slightly older in Ugar (Stephens) Island.