Does anyone live in King Island?

The 2022 Estimated Resident Population for King Island Council area is 1,675, with a population density of 1.53 persons per square km.



Yes, King Island, located in the Bass Strait between mainland Australia and Tasmania, is home to a permanent and thriving community. As of early 2026, the population is approximately 1,660 residents. The island is famous globally for its premium agricultural exports, particularly its gourmet cheeses, grass-fed beef, and high-quality seafood (like southern rock lobster). Most of the population lives in or near the main town of Currie, located on the west coast. Life on the island in 2026 is defined by its rugged, pristine environment and a self-sufficient local culture. While it is a popular destination for "slow tourism" and world-class golf (at Cape Wickham and Ocean Dunes), the permanent residents are primarily involved in the dairy industry, kelp harvesting, and local services. It is a place where community ties are strong, and the "island time" lifestyle is a cherished reality.

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By 1970, all King Island people had moved to mainland Alaska year-round. Although the King Islanders have moved off the island, they have kept a very distinct cultural identity, living a very similar life as they had on the island.

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Life on King Island is full of trade-offs, especially when it comes to health care. A quiet sort of windswept paradise off the north-west tip of Tasmania, locals treasure the quality of life — the freedom, access to nature and sense of community — the small island affords. It proved a good place to ride out a pandemic.

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But by the 1970s, no one lived here year-round; most residents had moved to Nome, on the mainland. While several forces drove the migration, King Islanders say a main cause was the decision by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to close a school it ran on the island in the late 1950s.

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Crowd Calendar Notes UPDATE: Reservations no longer required. Check out the Live Crowd Tracker for real-time updates. Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) are historically least crowded during the summer season in June, July, and August. Weekends, especially Saturdays, attract more tourists and vacationers.

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For the convenience of all our guests, smoking of any kind, including vapor and e-cigarettes, is oonly permitted in the designated smoking areas outside the park's main entrance and Soak City Water Park's entrance.. Please refer to our map for the specific location. Smoking is not permitted inside Kings Island.

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MASON, Ohio — Kings Island is implementing a chaperone policy following an uptick in “unruly and inappropriate behavior” the park said in a press release. Under this new policy, all guests ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by someone who is at least 21 years old.

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The amusement park's name represented its historical roots and its future. “Kings” for the location of the park near Kings Mills, Ohio, and “Island” in reference to the company's Coney Island roots. It would not be until October 14, 1970 that the name would become official.

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