Torres Strait Island Regional Council
Torres Strait Island Regional Council ranks 13th of 13 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander councils on Sustainability and 5th of 10 on Core Operations.
"Torres Strait Islands — ancient seafaring culture"
See where Torres Strait Island Regional Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · indigenous council · Pop. 4,298
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
No overall score — Queensland publishes data for two of the four dimensions. How these scores are calculated.
Sustainability: 13th of 13 indigenous councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 5th of 10 indigenous councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 16 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 17/100 |
| Core Operations | 56/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander councils, Torres Strait ranks 13th of 13 on Sustainability and 5th of 10 on Core Operations. Queensland publishes no Community Services data and only one amenity measure, so those two dimensions are not scored here and no overall score is calculated.
What Makes This Place Unique
Torres Strait Islands — ancient seafaring culture
Outer Torres Strait Island communities.
Known For
- Torres Strait Islander culture
- Remote islands
- Traditional fishing
- Star navigation
Living Here
Extremely remote with unique cultural significance.
Hidden Gem
Star and current navigation traditions.