Palm Island (4816) is a remote Aboriginal community on Great Palm Island in North Queensland, known for its strong Bwgcolman cultural identity and island lifestyle. Set amid the Palm Island Group and the Great Barrier Reef, it offers striking tropical scenery with limited but essential local services. Access is by ferry or small aircraft from Townsville.
Predominantly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community with a young demographic, strong kinship ties, and a lifestyle centred on community, culture, and the sea. Employment is largely in public services, health, education, local government, retail, and community programs, with incomes and housing largely tied to social and community housing.
2 schools found
2 schools in this area
