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Boigu Island

71 km²

Tucked away in the Torres Strait, Boigu Island is a remote community with a very strong cultural identity. It is a place where First Nations traditions are central to daily life, with 91% of the population speaking a First Nations language. While the community faces significant challenges with employment and low incomes, it is marked by a high level of educational achievement among its people. The island's isolation is reflected in its lack of typical urban services and infrastructure.

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First Nations people on the island are far more likely to finish Year 12 than the national figure, though they face a much higher unemployment rate of 17.5%. Typical personal and household incomes are well below those in Queensland and Australia.

189 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

52.0% Year 12 Here 52.0% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

17.5% Unemployment Here 17.5% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$417 Median income Here $417 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,047 Household income Here $1,047 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7, far below the Queensland figure. Residents have almost no access to shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and no homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.

0.7 Walk score

1.0 Types ≤15 min