Iama 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 Iama Island, in the Torres Strait Island Regional local government area.
| Locality | Iama 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 | -9.90097 |
| Longitude | 142.7744 |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Postcode | 4875 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 2229 km north-northwest |
Iama Island is a locality in the Torres Strait Island Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km². It lies approximately 2229 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Iama Island is located at 9.9010°S, 142.7744°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.
Iama Island is a jewel of emerald green fringed with pale gold sand, set within the turquoise expanse of the Torres Strait. It lies 1127.6 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 337°T), and is situated 36.3 km west-north-west of Poruma Island. Its terrain, a gentle swell of ancient volcanic rock softened by centuries of tropical rain and wind, rises to modest peaks that offer sweeping panoramas of neighbouring islands and the endless horizon. Dense, verdant rainforest blankets much of the interior, a symphony of rustling leaves and unseen creatures, where the air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and blooming wild ginger. Along the coast, sheltered coves reveal waters so clear they seem to hold the very colour of the sky, their sandy floors a shifting mosaic of light and shadow.
This island, long a home to Indigenous peoples whose connection to the land runs deeper than recorded history, hums with a quiet resilience. The legacy of traditional custodians is palpable in the island's enduring spirit, a subtle undercurrent beneath the rhythms of modern life. Historically, Iama Island has been a vital hub for trade and sustenance within the Torres Strait, its rich marine environment providing a bounty of fish and crustaceans that continue to form the backbone of its local economy. While larger-scale agriculture is limited by the island's topography, small-scale cultivation of tropical fruits and vegetables thrives, a testament to the ingenuity of its inhabitants. The island's distinctive character is not found in grand monuments but in the everyday artistry of its people, in the vibrant colours of their artwork, the lilting melodies of their songs, and the warm, welcoming cadence of their daily interactions, all unfolding under the generous, unwavering gaze of the tropical sun.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Iama 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 Iama Island, in the Torres Strait Island Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Iama 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 Iama 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. |