Burrar Islet, Queensland

Burrar Islet is an island locality in the Torres Strait Island Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] The locality consists of a single island, Bet Islet, also known as Burrar Islet.[4] In the 2016 census, Burrar Islet had a population of 0 people.[1]

Burrar Islet
Queensland
Burrar Islet is located in Queensland
Burrar Islet
Burrar Islet
Coordinates10.1461°S 142.8208°E / -10.1461; 142.8208
Population0 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.0/km2 (0/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4875[2]
Area0.2 km2 (0.1 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
  • 81.1 km (50 mi) NW of Thursday Island (direct route)
  • 500 km (311 mi) NNW of Cairns (direct route)
  • 2,180 km (1,355 mi) NNW of Brisbane (direct route)
LGA(s)Torres Strait Island Region
State electorate(s)Cook
Federal division(s)Leichhardt
Suburbs around Burrar Islet:
Torres Strait Coral Sea Coral Sea
Torres Strait Burrar Islet Coral Sea
Torres Strait Coral Sea Coral Sea

Burrar Islet's postcode is 4875.[2]

Geography

There is no infrastructure on the island.[5]

History

The island became a locality on 2 July 2010.[3]

See also

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Burrar Islet (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. Burrar Islet Postcode Australia Post
  3. "Burrar Islet – locality in Torres Strait Island Region (entry 46712)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  4. "Bet Islet – island in the Torres Strait Region (entry 2405)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  5. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 3 November 2019.


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