Erub Island, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Erub Island, in the Torres Strait Island Regional local government area.
| Locality | Erub Island |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Torres Strait Island Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -9.58489 |
| Longitude | 143.76978 |
| Population | 318 |
| Density | 56.2 /km² |
| Area | 5.7 km² |
| Elevation | 126 m |
| Postcode | 4875 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 2213 km north-northwest |
Erub Island is a locality in the Torres Strait Island Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 318. The locality covers an area of 5.7 km², giving a population density of about 56.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 126 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2213 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Erub Island is located at 9.5849°S, 143.7698°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4875. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Erub Island rises from the turquoise expanse of the Torres Strait, a verdant jewel fringed by bleached coral sands. It lies 1124.5 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 343°T), and is situated 43.9 km east-north-east of Masig Island. Its terrain is a gentle undulation of ancient volcanic rock, softened by a lush carpet of tropical vegetation that tumbles towards the sea. Coconut palms, their fronds rustling like whispered secrets in the perpetual breeze, stand sentinel along the shore, while inland, the air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and blossoms. The island's character is one of quiet resilience, a place where the relentless sun bleaches the structures but not the spirit of its inhabitants.
The history of Erub Island is deeply entwined with the sea, a cradle and a provider for generations of its traditional custodians. For centuries, the islanders have navigated these waters, their lives shaped by the ebb and flow of the tides and the bounty of the coral reefs. Today, the economy still hinges on the ocean's generosity, with fishing providing a vital livelihood, its catches destined for local tables and wider markets. The distinctive art of the Torres Strait Islanders, often featuring intricate carvings and vibrant paintings, finds fertile ground here, reflecting a rich cultural heritage that continues to thrive. The island's distinctive silhouette against the impossibly blue sky, particularly as the day begins to fade and the sky ignites with fiery hues, speaks of a timeless connection to this extraordinary corner of the world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Erub Island, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Erub Island, in the Torres Strait Island Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Erub Island includes the postcode (4875), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Torres Strait Island Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Erub Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |