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Muralag and Inner Islands

258 km²

A small population of 34 First Nations people defines the character of Muralag and Inner Islands. This remote community is distinguished by its deep cultural ties, with over 60% of its First Nations residents speaking a traditional language. While the typical resident is far older than the national figure, the area remains a unique cultural stronghold in the Torres Strait.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are far older than the national typical age of 24, reaching 46 years. While 61.8% speak a traditional language—far above the national figure—Year 12 completion is far below the Australian average at 14.8%. Typical personal incomes are a little above those seen across Australia.

34 First Nations people

46 yrs Median age Here 46 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

14.8% Year 12 Here 14.8% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

$624 Median income Here $624 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,542 Household income Here $1,542 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

61.8% Indigenous language Here 61.8% Qld 11.6% Aus 12.3%

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Living here is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, or health services, which is far below the state average. This lack of access is linked to the steep terrain, with a mean slope of 24.0% that is far above the Queensland figure.

0.0 Walk score

0.0 Types ≤15 min