Queensland location profile
Moa Island QLD 4875
Moa Island is a remote Torres Strait island community comprising the townships of Kubin and St Pauls. It offers a close-knit, sea-oriented lifestyle with strong Torres Strait Islander culture, art, and tradition amid rugged hills and fringing reefs.
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Why families consider Moa Island
Predominantly Torres Strait Islander families with deep cultural ties, where fishing, community events, and art feature strongly. Life is quiet and self-reliant with limited services, supported by regional hubs like Thursday and Horn islands.
Amenities & services
- Community stores (Kubin and St Pauls)
- Primary health clinic
- Tagai State College primary campuses (Kubin and St Pauls)
- Community hall and council office
- Churches
- Fuel and basic supplies
- Torres Shire Council Library – Thursday Island
Transport & connectivity
- Inter-island ferry services within the Torres Strait
- Access to Horn Island Airport (flights to Cairns)
- Barge freight services
- Local roads; no trains or major highways
Lifestyle & recreation
- Fishing and boating
- Community sports ovals and courts
- Cultural events, dance and art
- Beach and reef activities
Education context
Limited formal childcare; family day care and playgroups operate locally, with broader services available on Thursday Island.
- James Cook University – Nguma-bada campus (Smithfield, Cairns)
- CQUniversity – Cairns campus