Badu Island, located in the Torres Strait between the tip of Queensland, Australia, and Papua New Guinea, is part of a unique and culturally rich region. The housing market on Badu Island is quite distinctive compared to mainland Australia due to its remote location and predominantly Indigenous community. The properties here are primarily traditional-style homes built to accommodate the tropical climate, often using local materials and designs that reflect the heritage of the Torres Strait Islander people. Real estate opportunities on the island are limited and closely managed due to the island’s small size and community-driven land ownership structures. As a result, the housing market does not experience the same fluctuations typical in more urban areas, providing stability and a strong sense of community ownership and involvement.
Living on Badu Island offers a unique lifestyle enriched with cultural history and natural beauty. Residents enjoy a close-knit community where communal activities and cultural festivals are central to island life. The island is surrounded by pristine waters, offering ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and exploring marine life. With a slower pace of life compared to urban centers, Badu Island offers a serene environment where residents can enjoy the tranquility of island living. However, being remote also means that access to some services and goods can be limited, requiring residents to plan ahead for supplies and services. Overall, living on Badu Island provides a fulfilling lifestyle for those who appreciate community life and being in harmony with nature.
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In Badu Island there has been a history of lower than average prices and demand, offering opportunities for investors or first home owners, especially in the context of the growth in working from home. Low average incomes in Badu Island is reflected in smaller and lower quality accommodation. Over time this may change providsing long-term returns but in the short to medium term, prices are likely to be less than state averages. The slightly lower than average earnings from occupations in Badu Island changes the housing and lifestyle preference. It is more a matter of what can be afforded rather than what would we prefer, leading to slower price increases over time. Medium density in Badu Island necessitates a mix of lifestyle options for housing, shops, open areas, and facilties. Where this is available, demand is high and growth ensured. Lower than average industry presence in Badu Island we believe will be less of a negative impact than it has in the past. Post-COVID and the growth in working from home has lessened the demand for local employment options. This may make Badu Island a better buying opportunity than it may have been in the past.
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(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Badu Island there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)Incidents Trend State Average
| (mm) RAIN | Min (°C) TEMP | Max (°C) TEMP | Min (%) HUMIDITY | Max (%) HUMIDITY | (m/sec) WIND | (MJ/sq m) SOLAR | |
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| Jan | 14.1 | 25.3 | 31.1 | 69.3 | 92.5 | 3.9 | 18.3 |
| Feb | 12.6 | 25.3 | 30.8 | 70.5 | 93.6 | 3.6 | 20.3 |
| Mar | 10.5 | 25.3 | 30.8 | 71.0 | 93.8 | 3.4 | 19.2 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 25.6 | 30.9 | 68.4 | 90.2 | 4.7 | 21.1 |
| May | 1.7 | 25.1 | 30.3 | 65.3 | 86.5 | 6.2 | 20.1 |
| Jun | 0.4 | 24.3 | 29.7 | 63.8 | 87.3 | 6.3 | 19.1 |
| Jul | 0.3 | 23.4 | 29.1 | 61.6 | 87.9 | 6.7 | 19.8 |
| Aug | 0.2 | 23.5 | 29.6 | 58.9 | 84.7 | 6.7 | 22.0 |
| Sept | 0.1 | 24.1 | 30.3 | 58.0 | 83.1 | 7.0 | 24.1 |
| Oct | 0.6 | 24.9 | 31.3 | 58.6 | 83.6 | 6.7 | 25.9 |
| Nov | 0.7 | 26.0 | 32.1 | 59.4 | 83.3 | 5.8 | 26.2 |
| Dec | 4.3 | 25.9 | 32.4 | 61.3 | 87.3 | 4.2 | 23.4 |
source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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