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Seisia

Community profile

Located on the tip of Cape York Peninsula, over 2700 kilometres north west of Brisbane, Seisia is the most northern community on the Australian mainland.

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Road conditions

Roads and water crossings can become impassable and dangerous during the wet season. Rivers and water crossings can rise quickly and travellers should be aware of conditions prior to travel and monitor closely. Contact local Police or Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council for information about road conditions.

Located on the tip of Cape York Peninsula, over 2700 kilometres north west of Brisbane, Seisia is the most northern community on the Australian mainland.

For more information, see:

Road conditions

Roads and water crossings can become impassable and dangerous during the wet season. Rivers and water crossings can rise quickly and travellers should be aware of conditions prior to travel and monitor closely. Contact local Police or Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council for information about road conditions.

Traditional owners

Yadhaigana, Wuthathi, Unduyamo, Gudang

Yadhaigana, Wuthathi, Unduyamo and Gudang people from the north and east had established themselves as a single group at Red Island Point.

Languages

Torres Strait Creole

The main language spoken in Seisia is Torres Strait Creole, however English and Kala Kawa Ya [Ka-la-ka-wa Ya] are also spoken.

Population

293

66.2% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ABS 2021 Census)