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Poruma Island, QLD 4875

Far NorthAll suburbs in postcode 4875

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Median house price

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What to know about Poruma Island

Poruma Island (4875) sits in the Far North region of Queensland.

Poruma Island has roughly 164 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Poruma Island scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Location

Walkability

Walk
2/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Poruma Island's population at 164, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (11% own, 91% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
164
Median age
31
Family households
78%
Lone person
29%
Owner occupied
11%
Renter occupied
91%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Questions about Poruma Island

What is the Poruma Island postcode?
Poruma Island is in the 4875 postcode, in QLD, in the Far North region.
Where is Poruma Island?
Poruma Island is a suburb in the Far North area, QLD 4875.
How walkable is Poruma Island?
Poruma Island has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Poruma Island?
Poruma Island is close to Coconut Island, Warraber Islet, Warraber Island, Yam Island, Iama.
What is the population of Poruma Island?
The population of Poruma Island is approximately 164 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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