Ugar is home to the region’s smallest community. It is an island of volcanic origin, with rich fertile soil and dense tropical vegetation. There is no airstrip, with access by helicopter or boat.

The Ugar Regional Plan Community Booklet 2012 lists:

• the needs the community expressed in 2008 during consultations for the development of the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Regional Plan 2009-2029, and their status in 2012 (colour coded red,orange or green), thus showing progress in filling gaps in service delivery
• the services delivered or available and accessible to the community and individuals across the Region
• contact details for government departments, agencies and programs.