59 John Street
59 John Street, Thursday Island QLD 4875, Australia
Key details
- Locality
- Thursday Island
- State
- QLD
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAQLD163023025
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- 607/TS305
- Property type
- House
- Internal area
- -
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
Nearby schools
Frequently asked questions
How far is 59 John Street from the Thursday Island port and airport?
The property is approximately 0.1 km from both the main Thursday Island port and the Thursday Island Airport, placing these transport hubs within easy walking distance.
Which heritage-listed sites are located near the house?
Nearby heritage sites include the Quetta Memorial Precinct (about 0.2 km away) and Green Hill Fort (around 0.4 km away), both important historic landmarks on the island.
What schools are close to the property?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic primary school is roughly 0.2 km away, and Tagai State College, offering primary to Year 12 education, is about 0.5 km from the house.
What community facilities can I access nearby?
The Ngulaig Meta Municipal Library is just 0.2 km away, the Gab Titui Cultural Centre is about 0.4 km distant, and sporting facilities such as ANZAC Park are also within a short walk.
What is the climate like on Thursday Island?
Thursday Island has a tropical savanna climate with a wet season from December to April and a dry season from May to November. Temperatures stay hot year‑round, averaging 29 °C in July and 32 °C in November, with an annual rainfall of about 1,780 mm.
How many people live on Thursday Island and what is the cultural composition?
The 2021 census recorded a population of 2,805 residents, of whom roughly 69 % identify as Indigenous Australians. The community speaks Torres Strait Creole, Kalaw Lagaw Ya, and English.