Moa Island
QLD 4875 • Queensland
About Moa Island
Moa Island is a remote Torres Strait Island located in far north Queensland, approximately 150 kilometres north of Cape York Peninsula. Home to around 432 residents across two small communities — Kubin on the western side and St Pauls on the east — the island covers roughly 171 square kilometres of tropical terrain. It is governed by the Torres Strait Island Regional Council and holds deep cultural significance as a traditional homeland of the Mualgal and Kaurareg peoples.
Life on Moa Island revolves around community, culture, and connection to sea country, with fishing and subsistence activities central to daily life. The island is accessible by light aircraft or barge via Thursday Island, and essential services are limited compared to mainland Australia. Residents enjoy a close-knit, culturally rich community lifestyle shaped by generations of Torres Strait Islander tradition and heritage.
Moa Island falls under postcode 4875 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cook electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Moa Island is accessible only by light aircraft to Kubin Airport or by barge/ferry via Thursday Island
Limited road infrastructure across the island; most travel is on foot or by small vehicle between communities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Nawie Street
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Kubin Village
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Normandy Street
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Badu Island
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Darnley Island
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Dauan Island
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Mabuiag Island
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School Road
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Murray Island Community
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Saibai Island
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Moa Island
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Stephen Island
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Summers Street
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21 Aplin Road
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Warraber Island
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Yam Island
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Yorke Island