Keriri Island, QLD 4875 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Keriri Island is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4875, home to 261 residents with a younger demographic.

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Snapshot

Median rent$120 /wk
Population261
Median age23
Area15.6 km²
To CBD2213 km
LGATorres Strait Island

Demographics

Population
261
Median age
23 years
Median household income
$933 /week
Median personal income
$453 /week
Median family income
$1,024 /week
Average household size
3.4
Persons per bedroom
1.1
Local government area
Torres Strait Island
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Leichhardt
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$120 /week
Rent share of household income
13%

Schools

  • Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School (Thursday Island) Primary · Catholic
  • Tagai State College Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 6 parks and reserves
  • 2 libraries
  • 4 supermarkets

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 29 resolvable premises in Keriri Island. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 268 across the Torres Strait Island LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 138 violent offences, 42 property damage, 37 theft.

Figures cover the whole Torres Strait Island — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Keriri Island?

Keriri Island (QLD 4875) had 261 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 23. It sits within the Torres Strait Island local government area.

What is the median rent in Keriri Island?

The median advertised rent in Keriri Island is $120/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Keriri Island?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Keriri Island covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School (Thursday Island) (4 km), Tagai State College (4.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Keriri Island?

Keriri Island is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Keriri Island?

Across the surrounding area, 268 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were violent (138), property damage (42), theft (37). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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