Christmas Island, Other Territories: suburb profile

The population of Christmas Island Other Territories is 1,692 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Christmas Island is $1,233 per week ($64,116 per year). Median rent in Christmas Island is $150 per week ($650 per month). Christmas Island has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Christmas Island has a population density of 12 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Christmas Island is Malaysia. The most common religion is Not stated (26.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Christmas Island is $1,300.

Population
1,692
Census 2021
Median income
$1,233/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$150/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Christmas Island vs the typical Other Territories suburb

The median personal income in Christmas Island is $1,233 a week, 79% above the typical Other Territories suburb ($689). That ranks 1st of 4 Other Territories suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $150 a week, $45 less than the typical Other Territories suburb. Rent takes 7.1% of the median household income here, against 9.0% in the typical Other Territories suburb. The median resident is 38, 1 year younger than in the typical Other Territories suburb (39).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureChristmas IslandTypical Other TerritoriesDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,233/wk$689/wk +79%$766/wk
Household income$2,109/wk$1,967/wk +7%$1,637/wk
Rent$150/wk$195/wk −23%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,575/mo −17%$1,733/mo
Median age3839 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income7.1%9.0% −1.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Christmas Island, the typical Other Territories suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Christmas Island Population

1,692 residents at the 2021 Census.

Christmas Island Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,233/wk
$64,116 per year
Ranked 366 of 14,663
Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
Ranked 8,205 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 1 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Christmas Island Rent Prices & Affordability

7% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,109/wk
Median rent $150/wk
Rent to income 7.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Christmas Island against your income

About $9,139 a month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,959/wk
Rent share 7.1%

Christmas Island Map

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Christmas Island, Other Territories: 10.4914°S, 105.6230°E

Christmas Island

People in Christmas Island

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.5% (1,006) Female 40.5% (685)

Population Density

12
people per km²
1,692 people · 136.1 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,659
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Malaysia
18.6%
Singapore
2.5%
England
2.0%
New Zealand
1.9%
Philippines
1.6%
India
1.3%
Indonesia
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
18.5%
Mandarin
13.9%
Cantonese
3.7%
Other Chinese languages
2.4%
Indonesian
1.1%
Tagalog
0.9%
Malayalam
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Chinese
22.2%
Australian
17.0%
English
12.5%
Irish
3.3%
Scottish
2.8%
German
1.7%
Filipino
1.6%
Indian
1.4%
Dutch
0.8%
South African
0.7%
Italian
0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Not stated
26.8%
Islam
22.1%
No religion
19.7%
Buddhism
15.2%
Catholic
7.3%
Anglican
2.1%
Christian (other)
1.8%
Baptist
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.3% 693
Separated
4.2% 59
Divorced
8.0% 112
Widowed
2.2% 31
Never married
36.3% 511

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
53.8%
Couple: no children
25.6%
Couple: no children under 15
12.1%
One parent: children under 15
4.7%
One parent: no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.0%
2 persons
30.6%
3 persons
14.2%
4 persons
13.7%
5 persons
8.1%
6+ persons
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Christmas Island

Housing Tenure

Of the 422 occupied private dwellings in Christmas Island at the 2021 Census, 48.3% were rented, 25.4% owned outright and 14.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
9.7% 41 dwellings
Owned outright
25.4% 107 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
14.9% 63 dwellings
Rented
48.3% 204 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
67.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
29.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
13.8%
2 bedrooms
28.3%
3 bedrooms
49.2%
4 bedrooms
8.0%
5 bedrooms
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.8%
$450-$599/mo
7.8%
$600-$799/mo
7.8%
$800-$999/mo
4.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
31.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.5%
1 vehicle
40.4%
2 vehicles
31.2%
3 vehicles
15.0%
4+ vehicles
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Christmas Island

Employment

Employed full-time
48.4% 547 people
Employed part-time
14.9% 168 people
Unemployed
0.4% 5 people
Not in labour force
36.3% 411 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
21.1%
Professionals
18.3%
Managers
17.1%
Community & Personal Service
15.6%
Clerical & Administrative
13.5%
Labourers
8.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.7%
Sales Workers
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
2.0%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
1.8%
$650-$799/wk
1.8%
$800-$999/wk
3.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.3%
$4,000+/wk
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
2.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
1.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.1%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.7%
Did not go to work
7.2%
Car (passenger)
7.0%
Bus
6.7%
Walked only
2.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
2.0%
Other
1.1%
Truck
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.3%
Bachelor Degree
19.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.3%
Certificate I/II
7.0%
Postgraduate Degree
6.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
26.9%
Management & Commerce
18.6%
Society & Culture
11.6%
Education
9.6%
Health
7.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.0%
Architecture & Building
6.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.0%
Agriculture & Environment
2.8%
Information Technology
2.2%
Creative Arts
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
48.3%
Secondary: Government
32.3%
Pre-school
9.9%
Vocational Education
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
71.5%
Has need for assistance
1.5%
Need for assistance not stated
26.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
42
Diabetes
39
Mental health
37
Arthritis
25
Heart disease
23
Kidney disease
13
Cancer
9
Lung condition
8
Stroke
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.1% 79
Did not provide
91.9% 895

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.0% 225
Not a volunteer
77.0% 754

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 4
Previously served
1.8% 18
Never served
97.8% 971

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.2%
1 child
12.9%
2 children
31.4%
3 children
16.7%
4 children
8.0%
5+ children
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
21
1971: 1980
110
1981: 1990
148
1991: 2000
45
2001: 2010
86
2011: 2015
58
2016
11
2017
6
2018
9
2019
4
2020
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

17.1%
moved in the last year
34.7%
moved in the last 5 years
1.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,009
Moved from WA
94
Moved: same area (SA2)
59
Moved from QLD
19
Moved from NSW
17
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from overseas
10
Moved from ACT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.3%
5: 14 hours
28.1%
15: 29 hours
11.9%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.9%
Step family: no other children
7.4%
Blended family: no other children
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Compare Christmas Island

Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Island

What is the population of Christmas Island Other Territories?

The population of Christmas Island Other Territories is 1,692 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 12 people per km². Christmas Island is ranked #3,246 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Christmas Island?

The median personal income in Christmas Island Other Territories is $1,233 per week, or $64,116 per year. The median household income is $2,109 per week. Family income is $2,659 per week. Christmas Island is ranked #366 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Christmas Island?

Median rent in Christmas Island Other Territories is $150 per week ($650 per month). Rent represents 7.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Christmas Island ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Christmas Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Christmas Island Other Territories is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Christmas Island?

The median age in Christmas Island Other Territories is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Christmas Island a good suburb to live in?

Christmas Island is a suburb in Other Territories with a population of 1,692. The median income is $1,233/wk, which is above the typical Other Territories suburb ($689/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 90001. All dollar figures in AUD.