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Western Australia · Postcode 6798
Christmas Island postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 2609 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Christmas Island at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Christmas Island ranks: household income is in the top 25% of WA suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Christmas Island vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Christmas Island | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,109 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $150 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Christmas Island is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6798. It lies roughly 2609 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Christmas Island.
According to the 2021 Census, Christmas Island has a population of 1,692 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $2,109, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 10 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Christmas Island includes a median weekly rent of $150, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 422 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 54.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Christmas Island scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Christmas Island is served by Christmas Island District High School.
Christmas Island is part of the Christmas Island statistical area in Western Australia.
Christmas Island details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6798 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,692 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,109/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,233/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 136.1 km² |
| Population Density | 12/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 422 |
| Australian Citizens | 57.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -10.447525 |
| Longitude | 105.690449 |
| Distance from Perth | 2609 km |
| Region (SA4) | Other Territories |
| Area (SA3) | Christmas Island |
| Local Government | Christmas Island |
| Federal Electorate | Lingiari |
| State Electorate | Unclassified (OT) |
| Time Zone | CXT (UTC+7), Indian/Christmas (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 283 (16.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 127 (7.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 590 (34.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 473 (28.0%) |
| 65+ years | 214 (12.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 82 (4.8%) |
| Diabetes | 61 (3.6%) |
| Arthritis | 38 (2.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 27 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 17 (1.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 31 (7.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 167 (40.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 129 (31.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 86 (20.8%) |
Schools in Christmas Island
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Christmas Island. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Christmas Island
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.