Christmas Island · Sub-region (SA3)
Total population
1,6922021▼ -18.3%
Christmas Island's population is 1,692 — among the lowest in the country, far lower than the typical sub-region (58,864).
It ranks 19th from the bottom of 358 sub-regions nationally — lower than 95% of them.
Christmas Island has a higher population than nearby Cocos (Keeling) Islands, but a lower one than Gascoyne, East Pilbara and West Pilbara.
Since 2011, it has fallen 18% (from 2,072).
Trend across censuses
Where Christmas Island sits
All sub-region (sa3) areas, 2021. The marker is Christmas Island — lower than 95% of areas.
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