Christmas Island

An assessment of population growth drivers in Christmas Island reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for Christmas Island, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb's population is estimated at around 1,699 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 7 people (0.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,692 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,699, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 12.5 persons per square kilometer. Christmas Island's 0.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (-0.1%), though growth remains modest. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses a combination of ABS/Geoscience Australia projections and state government data where available. For areas without specific projections, historical growth trends are used to estimate potential future population changes. Looking at population projections moving forward, Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the suburb's population expected to grow by 0 persons by 2041 according to this methodology.

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Christmas Island has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 0thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. The latest assessment by AreaSearch of major projects and key infrastructure on Christmas Island shows minimal current project activity in the nearby vicinity.

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Christmas Island features high concentrations of lone person households, with a median household size of 2.5 people

Family households constitute 69.2% of all households, including 34.6% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.8%, with lone person households at 31.0% and group households comprising 0.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people.

The educational profile of Christmas Island exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Christmas Island's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks, with 21.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. This disparity suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 47.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 36.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 44.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 19.2% in primary, 13.0% in secondary, and 2.7% in tertiary education. Christmas Island District High School serves the local educational needs, enrolling 250 students and offering balanced educational opportunities typical of Australian schools (ICSEA: 991). All 1 schools on the island provide integrated K-12 education for academic continuity.

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Christmas Island's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results on Christmas Island, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 0% of the total population (~0 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and diabetes, affecting 6.3 and 4.7% of residents respectively. 80.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 0% reported across Other Territories. There are 0.0% of residents aged 65 and over (0 people), indicating strong health outcomes among seniors, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Christmas Island is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Christmas Island has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 51.7% of its residents born overseas and 60.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion on Christmas Island is Islam, practiced by 30.4% of the population. Buddhism is also notably prevalent, comprising 21.0% of the population, compared to no reported Buddhists in other Australian territories.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are 'Other', making up 26.1%, Chinese at 24.0%, and Australian at 18.4%. Notably, South African (0.7%), Hungarian (0.3%), and Filipino (1.7%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to other regions in Australia where these groups have no reported presence.

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