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Guijar Islet

QLD 4875 • Queensland

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Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
0.08 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RemoteTorres StraitIslandIndigenousTropical
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About Guijar Islet

Guijar Islet is a tiny island in the Torres Strait, located in the far north of Queensland between the tip of Cape York and Papua New Guinea. Covering just 0.08 square kilometres, it is one of the many small islands and cays that make up the Torres Strait Islands group. The islet sits at latitude 9.58°S, making it one of the northernmost points of Australian territory, in tropical waters rich in marine life and coral reefs.

Guijar Islet is an uninhabited or minimally inhabited cay in the Torres Strait, surrounded by pristine coral reefs and warm tropical waters. The island has cultural significance to the Torres Strait Islander peoples who have navigated and used these waters for thousands of years. There are no services or facilities on the islet. The nearest community with services is Thursday Island, the administrative centre of the Torres Strait, accessible only by boat or light aircraft.

Guijar Islet falls under postcode 4875 and is governed by the Torres Strait Island Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Leichhardt, while state elections fall under the Cook electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4875
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Torres Strait Island
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Cook
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-9.58°, 143.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
0.08 km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4875

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4875, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,835
Median 2023–24
$54,895
▲ 14.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,357

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4875; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Thursday Island

Distance
50 km
By Train
N/A
By Bus
N/A
By Car (Peak)
N/A (boat or aircraft access only)
By Car (Off-Peak)
N/A

🛣️ Accessible only by boat. Thursday Island is the nearest service centre. Cairns (800 km south) is the nearest major city, reached by flight from Horn Island.

Walkability N/A

A tiny, remote Torres Strait islet with no roads, infrastructure, or services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Torres Strait Island Local Government Area, which contains Guijar Islet. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
139.8 / 100k
2yr Down 66.7% 10yr Down 81.5%
Motor vehicle theft
23.3 / 100k
2yr Down 66.7% 10yr Down 44.4%
Non-FV assault
2,632.2 / 100k
2yr Up 12.8% 10yr Up 42.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
46.6 / 100k
2yr Up 99.6% 10yr Down 25.8%
View all offence categories for Torres Strait Island →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guijar Islet known for? +

Guijar Islet is a tiny cay in the Torres Strait with cultural significance to Torres Strait Islander peoples. Surrounded by coral reefs and tropical waters, it is one of many small islands in the Torres Strait region of Far North Queensland.

How do you get to Guijar Islet? +

Guijar Islet is accessible only by boat or small aircraft in the Torres Strait. It is uninhabited and not a conventional destination, lying between the tip of Cape York and Papua New Guinea.

Does Guijar Islet have public transport? +

There is no public transport to Guijar Islet. The islet is uninhabited and accessible only by private boat or charter from Thursday Island or nearby communities.

What is the population of Guijar Islet? +

The 2021 Census recorded no permanent residents on Guijar Islet. The islet is uninhabited coral cay in the Torres Strait with no permanent settlement.

Is Guijar Islet a good place to live? +

Guijar Islet is not suitable for residential living — it is a tiny uninhabited island in the remote Torres Strait with no infrastructure. It holds cultural value for Torres Strait Islander peoples and contributes to the region's unique island geography.

What is the postcode for Guijar Islet? +

The postcode for Guijar Islet is 4875, covering the Torres Strait Island communities of Far North Queensland.

Is Guijar Islet a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Guijar Islet is part of the Torres Strait Island LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.