Masig 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 Masig Island, in the Torres Strait Island Regional local government area.
| Locality | Masig 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 | -9.7527 |
| Longitude | 143.40724 |
| Population | 267 |
| Density | 174.5 /km² |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 4875 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 2213 km north-northwest |
Masig 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 267. The locality covers an area of 1.5 km², giving a population density of about 174.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2213 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Masig Island is located at 9.7527°S, 143.4072°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.
Masig Island rises from the turquoise expanse of the Torres Strait, a low-lying landmass fringed by coral reefs and a scattering of palm trees that whisper secrets to the trade winds. It lies 1118.8 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 340°T), and is situated 43.9 km west-south-west of Erub Island. Its shores are a gentle curve of pale sand, meeting waters so clear they reveal the intricate patterns of the seabed, a vibrant mosaic of life beneath the sun's unwavering gaze. The air here carries the faint, clean tang of salt and the sweet, heavy perfume of frangipani, a fragrance that clings to the skin like the persistent warmth of the tropics. The terrain itself is unassuming, a flat, verdant expanse where the land barely lifts itself from the sea, creating an intimate connection between the two.
The history of Masig Island is deeply intertwined with the traditional custodians of the Torres Strait, a heritage that underpins the island's identity and its enduring connection to the sea. For generations, life here has been shaped by the bounty of the surrounding waters, with fishing forming the backbone of the local economy, a tradition carried on with quiet pride. The colourful boats bobbing in the small harbour are more than just vessels; they are the lifeblood of Masig Island, carrying the day's catch and the hopes of its people. While the island may not boast grand monuments, its distinctive character lies in this deep-rooted connection to the marine environment and the resilient spirit of its inhabitants, a quiet strength that colours the everyday rhythm of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Masig 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 Masig Island, in the Torres Strait Island Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Masig 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 Masig 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. |