Thursday Island (Waiben)
Community profile
Traditionally the land of the Kaurareg Aboriginal people, Thursday Island is located 30 kilometres form the northern tip of Cape York, Queensland.
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Traditional owners
Kaurareg
The Kaurareg People are the traditional owners of the land and seas surrounding Thursday Island.
Languages
Torres Strait Creole
Torres Strait Creole is the dominant language spoken on Thursday Island by the Islanders, followed by Kalau Lagau Ya, commonly called Mabuiag (pronounced Mobyag) by many, although English is also spoken.
Population
2805
69.1% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ABS 2021 Census)
