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Bayley Island
Geography
Location Queensland
Coordinates 16°53′40″S 139°03′47″E / 16.89455769°S 139.06294877°E / -16.89455769; 139.06294877
Adjacent bodies of water Gulf of Carpentaria
Administration
State Queensland
Capital and largest Capital city Brisbane (pop. 2,462,637)
Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Area covered 7,692,024 km2 (2,969,907 sq mi)
Demographics
Population 0 (2016)
Additional information
Time zone
 • Summer (DST)

Bayley Island is a small island located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, which is part of Queensland, Australia. It's one of the many islands that make up the South Wellesley Islands group.

Exploring Bayley Island's Location

Bayley Island is found off the coast of mainland Queensland. It sits about 2.72 kilometers (1.69 miles) northwest of the mainland. This makes it quite close to the shore!

Where is it in the Gulf?

The island is in the large body of water known as the Gulf of Carpentaria. This gulf is located in northern Australia and is known for its warm waters.

Nearby Islands and Landforms

Bayley Island isn't alone. It's less than 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) south of another island called Pains Island. On the mainland, directly across from Bayley Island, you'll find a spot called Bayley Point.

What is Bayley Island Like?

Bayley Island is a natural, uninhabited place. This means no people live there permanently. As of 2016, its population was recorded as zero. It remains a quiet part of Australia's natural landscape.

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