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Seisia

QLD 4876 • Queensland

293
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
2.34 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Seisia

Seisia is a small coastal town and locality at the very tip of Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, forming part of the Northern Peninsula Area Region. Sitting approximately 1,004 kilometres north-north-west of Cairns, it is the most northerly mainland community in Queensland, positioned on the shores of the Torres Strait. The locality covers just 2.3 square kilometres and had a population of 293 at the 2021 Census, primarily an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community within the Seisia Island DOGIT area granted in 1986.

Seisia serves as a key gateway to the Torres Strait, operating a harbour used by supply vessels and the Peddell's Ferry service linking Cape York to Thursday Island, with the 90-minute ferry crossing the only regular public connection to the island hub. The area is a popular destination for adventurous travellers completing the Cape York Peninsula 4WD journey, offering camping, fishing, and the chance to stand at the northernmost tip of mainland Australia. Life in Seisia is remote and community-centred, with most goods and services arriving by supply vessel or sourced in Bamaga, 5.6 kilometres to the south-east.

Seisia falls under postcode 4876 and is governed by the Northern Peninsula Area 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
4876
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Northern Peninsula Area
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Cook
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-11.34°, 142.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2.34 km²
Population Density
125 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4876

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4876, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$42,051
Median 2023–24
$50,374
▲ 19.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,363

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4876; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
1004 km
By Train
No rail service
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 15–18 hours via Peninsula Developmental Road (unsealed in parts, 4WD required in wet season)
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 15 hours

🛣️ Ferry to Thursday Island takes 90 min; light aircraft charter to Bamaga/Horn Island is the practical option for most travellers

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Very small remote community; limited local services, with Bamaga being the nearest service centre 5.6km away

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
293
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Northern Peninsula Area Local Government Area, which contains Seisia. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,831 / 100k
2yr Down 21.7% 10yr Up 58.6%
Motor vehicle theft
1,254.6 / 100k
2yr Up 45.9% 10yr Up 1131.6%
Non-FV assault
3,729.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 196.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
847.7 / 100k
2yr Down 23.0% 10yr Up 149.6%
View all offence categories for Northern Peninsula Area →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seisia known for? +

Seisia is known as the most northerly mainland community in Queensland and operates the ferry terminal to Thursday Island in the Torres Strait. It is a popular destination for 4WD adventurers completing the Cape York Peninsula journey and is close to the northernmost tip of mainland Australia.

How far is Seisia from Cairns? +

Seisia is approximately 1,004 kilometres north-north-west of Cairns. The drive takes 15–18 hours via the Peninsula Developmental Road, which requires a 4WD and is partly unsealed, particularly in the wet season.

Does Seisia have public transport? +

There is no rail or scheduled bus service to Seisia. The most practical transport links are the Peddell's Ferry to Thursday Island (90 minutes) and light aircraft charters via Bamaga/Horn Island airport.

What is the population of Seisia? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 293 in Seisia, a small but dense community (127 people per km²) within a 2.3 square kilometre DOGIT area on Cape York Peninsula.

Is Seisia a good place to live? +

Seisia offers a unique and deeply remote lifestyle at the tip of Australia, with a strong Indigenous community spirit and extraordinary natural surroundings. It suits those connected to the community or drawn to remote coastal living, though services are very limited and supply costs are high.

What is the postcode for Seisia? +

The postcode for Seisia is 4876, shared with Bamaga and other Northern Peninsula Area communities.

Is Seisia a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Seisia is part of the Northern Peninsula Area 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.