Poruma Island flood & bushfire report
Of Poruma Island’s 150 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Poruma Island’s flood exposure is below the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Crime near Poruma Island
Poruma Island sits in the Thursday Island police division, which recorded 735 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 735 total. Figures are for the whole Thursday Island police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Poruma Island
Poruma Island can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Poruma Island
At the 2021 Census, 0% of Poruma Island’s 164 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Poruma Island
Torres Strait Island council approved 8 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Torres Strait Island council area (not just Poruma Island). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 32 William Street, Poruma Island QLD 4875
- 40 John Kelly Road, Poruma Island QLD 4875
- 29A Gibson Street, Poruma Island QLD 4875
- 31E Jerold Street, Poruma Island QLD 4875
- 15A Opeta Street, Poruma Island QLD 4875
- 52 Douglas Street, Poruma Island QLD 4875
- 21 Maka Esplanade, Poruma Island QLD 4875
- 75 Murray Street, Poruma Island QLD 4875
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.