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Cocos Islands

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📍 Cocos Islands, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population593—since 2011Median age40 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over17.0%Children under 1521.1%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43232

Age structure

In Cocos Islands, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)27.2%
Young adults (25–44)25.0%
Children (0–14)21.1%
Seniors (65+)17.0%
Youth (15–24)8.9%

Marital status

In Cocos Islands, the largest group is Married at 74%, followed by Never married (16%) and Divorced (4%).

  • Married74%
  • Never married16%
  • Divorced4%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Cocos Islands, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia73.5%
England1.3%
New Zealand1.2%

Language

People using another language at home64.2%

Language used at home

In Cocos Islands, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only19.1%

Religion

People with no religion14.5%

Religious affiliation

In Cocos Islands, the largest group is Islam at 77%, followed by No religion (17%) and Christianity (6%).

  • Islam77%
  • No religion17%
  • Christianity6%

Education

Completed Year 1238.5%

Highest year of school

In Cocos Islands, the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 9 or below (31%) and Year 10 (15%).

Year 1238.5%
Year 9 or below24.7%
Year 1011.8%
Year 114.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$741—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,519—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,678—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week36.1%

Household income distribution

In Cocos Islands, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $3,000–$3,999 (24%) and $650–$1,499 (23%).

$1,500–$2,99931.1%
$3,000–$3,99920.5%
$650–$1,49919.7%
$4,000 or more15.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition12.8%People with a mental health condition2.2%People needing help with daily activities5.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Cocos Islands, the largest group is Other condition at 21%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Diabetes (19%).

Other condition4.0%
Asthma3.7%
Diabetes3.7%
Arthritis2.7%
Mental health2.2%
Heart disease1.9%
Cancer1.0%
Lung condition0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.6%People providing unpaid care6.0%People caring for children unpaid22.5%

Family & Households

Average household size3.8—since 2011One-parent families2.7%

Family composition

In Cocos Islands, the largest group is Couples with children at 65%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (3%).

  • Couples with children65%
  • Couples without children33%
  • One-parent families3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$231—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,972—since 2011Average people per bedroom1.10—since 2011Households renting67.2%Homes owned outright9.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Cocos Islands, the largest group is Rented at 71%, followed by Other tenure (16%) and Owned outright (9%).

  • Rented71%
  • Other tenure16%
  • Owned outright9%
  • Owned with a mortgage3%

Types of homes

In Cocos Islands, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years19.9%

How people get to work

In Cocos Islands, the largest group is Car (driver) at 39%, followed by Walked (28%) and Bicycle (13%).

Car (driver)19.7%
Walked13.8%
Bicycle6.7%
Worked at home4.2%
Car (passenger)3.8%
Bus2.1%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate2.0%Labour-force participation53.1%Employed full-time65.7%

Industries people work in

In Cocos Islands, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 17%, followed by Transport & warehousing (14%) and Education & training (13%).

Public administration & safety15.5%
Transport & warehousing13.4%
Education & training12.1%
Accommodation & food11.3%
Construction9.6%
Retail trade7.9%
Administrative & support5.9%
Health care & social assistance4.6%
Electricity, gas & water2.5%
Arts & recreation2.5%

Occupations people work in

In Cocos Islands, the largest group is Labourers at 19%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Community & personal service (16%).

Labourers19.2%
Technicians & trades16.7%
Community & personal service16.3%
Managers15.5%
Professionals14.2%
Clerical & administrative8.8%
Sales workers5.0%
Machinery operators & drivers4.6%

Areas within Cocos Islands

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Nearby areas

Christmas IslandExmouthCarnarvonKarrathaAshburtonShark BayUpper GascoynePort Hedland