Indigenous Location · Area profile

Erub (Darnley) Island

6 km²

Daily life on Erub (Darnley) Island is shaped by a deep connection to culture and a remote island setting. It is a place where nearly 95% of First Nations people speak a traditional language, far exceeding the national figure. While personal incomes are much lower than the state average, the community is well-educated with high school completion rates well above those seen across Australia. This blend of strong cultural identity and educational achievement defines the island's character.

Open map →

📍 Erub (Darnley) Island, Indigenous Location

Explore Erub (Darnley) Island by topic

First Nations

Explore First Nations →

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national typical age of 24, and they have a very low unemployment rate of 7.1%. Education is a strong point, with 53.7% finishing Year 12, which is far above the Australian figure of 37.0%.

292 First Nations people

28 yrs Median age Here 28 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

53.7% Year 12 Here 53.7% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

7.1% Unemployment Here 7.1% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$387 Median income Here $387 Qld $563 Aus $540

$900 Household income Here $900 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

Walkability

Explore Walkability →

The island is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the Queensland average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of a school or groceries, and the steep terrain—averaging a 14.6% slope—is well above the state figure.

0.5 Walk score

0.7 Types ≤15 min