Waua Islet, Queensland

Waua Islet is an island locality in the Torres Strait Island Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] It consists of a single island, also called Waua Islet (also known as Wyer Island and Waier Island), one of the Murray Islands.[3][4] In the 2021 census, Waua Islet had "no people or a very low population".[1]

Waua Islet
Queensland
Waua Islet is located in Queensland
Waua Islet
Waua Islet
Coordinates9°56′55″S 144°02′11″E / 9.9486°S 144.0363°E / -9.9486; 144.0363 (Waua Islet (centre of locality))
Population0 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0/km2 (0/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4875
Area0.1 km2 (0.0 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Torres Strait Island Region
State electorate(s)Cook
Federal division(s)Leichhardt
Suburbs around Waua Islet:
Dowar Islet Mer Island Coral Sea
Coral Sea Waua Islet Coral Sea
Coral Sea Coral Sea Coral Sea

Demographics

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In the 2021 census, Waua Islet had "no people or a very low population".[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Waua Islet (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.  
  2. ^ "Waua Islet – locality in Torres Strait Island Region (entry 46719)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Murray Islands – island group in the Torres Strait Island Region (entry 23613)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 November 2019.