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West Wellesley Islands

QLD 4871 • Queensland

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Population (2021)
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Median Income
52.79 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RuralCoastal

About West Wellesley Islands

The West Wellesley Islands — also known as the Forsyth Islands — form an uninhabited island group and registered locality in the Gulf of Carpentaria, administered by the Shire of Mornington in far north Queensland. The group lies south-west of the main Wellesley Islands cluster, closer to mainland Australia, and encompasses several distinct islands including Denham Island, Forsyth Island, Ivis Island, Pains Island, and Bayley Island. With a recorded census population of zero, the locality is a protected, largely wilderness area significant to the cultural heritage of Gulf Country First Nations peoples.

The West Wellesley Islands are characterised by remote tropical terrain including tidal flats, mangroves, and sandy coastlines typical of Gulf of Carpentaria island landscapes. Access is by light aircraft or boat only, and the area sees no permanent settlement. The broader Mornington Island and Gulf Country region is rich in Indigenous culture, with the Lardil, Yangkaal, Kaiadilt, and Gangalidda peoples maintaining deep connections to the sea and land throughout the Wellesley Islands.

West Wellesley Islands falls under postcode 4871 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4871
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Leichhardt
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-16.93°, 145.99°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
52.79 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
2100 km
By Train
No train service
By Car (Peak)
Not accessible by road
By Car (Off-Peak)
Not accessible by road

🛣️ Access by light aircraft or boat only; nearest hub is Mornington Island (Gununa)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Uninhabited island group with no infrastructure, roads, or public transport

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
0
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the West Wellesley Islands? +

The West Wellesley Islands (also called the Forsyth Islands) are an uninhabited island group in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Queensland, administered by the Shire of Mornington. The group includes Forsyth, Denham, Ivis, Pains, and Bayley Islands.

Do people live on the West Wellesley Islands? +

No. The 2021 census recorded zero permanent residents on the West Wellesley Islands. The locality is an uninhabited wilderness area with no permanent settlement.

How do you get to the West Wellesley Islands? +

The West Wellesley Islands are accessible only by light aircraft or boat. There are no roads or public transport links. The nearest hub is Mornington Island (Gununa).