Thistle Island draws buyers for its rare island lifestyle, fishing/diving access, privacy and off‑grid luxury opportunities – limited allotments and a private airstrip keep supply tight and attract holiday/retiree purchasers. Risks are real: extreme remoteness, almost no permanent population, low sales liquidity, off‑grid infrastructure needs and bushfire overlays can constrain resale and finance options. With only occasional transactions, prices have been broadly firm over the past six months but vary widely by offering, from mid‑six‑figure vacant lots to low‑seven‑figure turnkey homes.