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Barrow Island vs Christmas Island
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 1,549 km apart · Barrow Island profile · Christmas Island profile
Barrow Island Christmas Island
Christmas Island and Barrow Island are very different places, separated by over 1,500 kilometres. Christmas Island is a more diverse and family-oriented community, where 43.7% of people were born overseas and 44.7% use a language other than English at home. It has a broader age range, with children under 15 making up 16.7% of the population. In contrast, Barrow Island is sparsely populated and has no children or seniors. While typical weekly incomes are far higher in Barrow Island at $2,167, compared to $1,233 on Christmas Island, the latter has a much larger share of people earning over $2,000 a week.
Both areas share a very small First Nations population of around 0.6%. They are also alike in that neither has any public transport stops. Life in these two places differs in other ways, with residents on Christmas Island being noticeably younger and more likely to have finished Year 12. Barrow Island has a higher typical age of 41 and far fewer people who have completed high school.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Barrow Islandin Christmas Island
45
26th pct
1,692
77th pct
- First area, 2016: 1,965
- First area, 2021: 45
- Second area, 2011: 2,072
- Second area, 2016: 1,843
- Second area, 2021: 1,692
Median age
in Barrow Islandin Christmas Island
41 yrs
33rd pct
38 yrs
23rd pct
- First area, 2016: 39 yrs
- First area, 2021: 41 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 32 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 38 yrs
Age structure
53.3%
Young adults (25–44)
◂ +18.0 pts
35.3%
53.3%
Older adults (45–64)
◂ +25.3 pts
28.0%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+16.7 pts ▸
16.7%
0.0%
Seniors (65+)
+13.4 pts ▸
13.4%
6.7%
Youth (15–24)
+0.8 pts ▸
7.5%
Marital status
42.2%
Married
+7.1 pts ▸
49.3%
35.6%
Never married
+0.8 pts ▸
36.3%
13.3%
Separated
◂ +9.1 pts
4.2%
6.7%
Divorced
+1.3 pts ▸
8.0%
0.0%
Widowed
+2.2 pts ▸
2.2%
Age & sex structure
Barrow Island
Christmas Island
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Barrow Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Christmas Island: 0.3% males, 0.0% females
- 80–84 in Barrow Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Christmas Island: 0.6% males, 0.4% females
- 75–79 in Barrow Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Christmas Island: 0.7% males, 0.5% females
- 70–74 in Barrow Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Christmas Island: 3.7% males, 0.8% females
- 65–69 in Barrow Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Christmas Island: 3.7% males, 2.2% females
- 60–64 in Barrow Island: 0.0% males, 15.0% females; 60–64 in Christmas Island: 2.7% males, 3.2% females
- 55–59 in Barrow Island: 22.5% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Christmas Island: 3.8% males, 2.8% females
- 50–54 in Barrow Island: 7.5% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Christmas Island: 4.8% males, 3.8% females
- 45–49 in Barrow Island: 7.5% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Christmas Island: 4.1% males, 2.3% females
- 40–44 in Barrow Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Christmas Island: 3.7% males, 3.2% females
- 35–39 in Barrow Island: 25.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Christmas Island: 5.2% males, 4.0% females
- 30–34 in Barrow Island: 7.5% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Christmas Island: 7.7% males, 3.1% females
- 25–29 in Barrow Island: 7.5% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Christmas Island: 5.5% males, 2.8% females
- 20–24 in Barrow Island: 7.5% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Christmas Island: 3.1% males, 1.3% females
- 15–19 in Barrow Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Christmas Island: 1.3% males, 1.9% females
- 10–14 in Barrow Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Christmas Island: 2.9% males, 2.7% females
- 5–9 in Barrow Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Christmas Island: 3.4% males, 2.9% females
- 0–4 in Barrow Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Christmas Island: 2.6% males, 2.4% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
15.6%
Australia
+25.2 pts ▸
40.8%
0.0%
England
+2.0 pts ▸
2.0%
0.0%
New Zealand
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
0.0%
Philippines
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
0.0%
India
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.0%
Vietnam
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
South Africa
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
China
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Nepal
even
0.0%
0.0%
Italy
even
0.0%
Ancestry
0.0%
Chinese
+22.2 pts ▸
22.2%
11.1%
Australian
+5.9 pts ▸
17.0%
0.0%
English
+12.5 pts ▸
12.5%
0.0%
Irish
+3.3 pts ▸
3.3%
0.0%
Scottish
+2.8 pts ▸
2.8%
0.0%
German
+1.7 pts ▸
1.7%
0.0%
Filipino
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
0.0%
Indian
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
0.0%
Dutch
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Italian
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Greek
even
0.0%
Language
Language used at home
17.8%
English only
+11.5 pts ▸
29.3%
0.0%
Mandarin
+13.9 pts ▸
13.9%
0.0%
Cantonese
+3.7 pts ▸
3.7%
0.0%
Tagalog
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Punjabi
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Hindi
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Arabic
even
0.0%
0.0%
Greek
even
0.0%
0.0%
Italian
even
0.0%
Religion
Religious affiliation
95.6%
Not stated
◂ +68.8 pts
26.8%
0.0%
Islam
+22.1 pts ▸
22.1%
0.0%
No religion
+19.9 pts ▸
19.9%
0.0%
Buddhism
+15.2 pts ▸
15.2%
6.7%
Christianity
+7.8 pts ▸
14.5%
0.0%
Other religions
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Hinduism
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Judaism
even
0.0%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
8.9%
Year 12
+29.6 pts ▸
38.5%
0.0%
Year 10
+12.9 pts ▸
12.9%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+11.9 pts ▸
11.9%
0.0%
Year 11
+5.4 pts ▸
5.4%
Highest qualification level
9.1%
Certificate III / IV
+13.2 pts ▸
22.3%
0.0%
Bachelor degree
+10.2 pts ▸
10.2%
0.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+8.9 pts ▸
8.9%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+4.0 pts ▸
4.0%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
Field of qualification
9.1%
Engineering & related
+5.3 pts ▸
14.4%
0.0%
Management & commerce
+10.2 pts ▸
10.2%
0.0%
Society & culture
+6.4 pts ▸
6.4%
0.0%
Education
+4.8 pts ▸
4.8%
0.0%
Health
+4.1 pts ▸
4.1%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+3.7 pts ▸
3.7%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+2.6 pts ▸
2.6%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.0%
Information technology
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Creative arts
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
Income
Personal income
in Barrow Islandin Christmas Island
$2,167
100th pct
$1,233
91st pct
- First area, 2016: $3,000
- First area, 2021: $2,167
- Second area, 2011: $1,022
- Second area, 2016: $1,164
- Second area, 2021: $1,233
Household income
in Barrow Islandin Christmas Island
—
$2,109
80th pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,831
- Second area, 2016: $2,141
- Second area, 2021: $2,109
Family income
in Barrow Islandin Christmas Island
—
$2,659
86th pct
- Second area, 2011: $2,134
- Second area, 2016: $2,389
- Second area, 2021: $2,659
Personal income distribution
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+24.5 pts ▸
24.5%
6.7%
$650–$1,499
+16.0 pts ▸
22.6%
0.0%
Under $650
+20.7 pts ▸
20.7%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+3.3 pts ▸
3.3%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
0.0%
Asthma
+4.8 pts ▸
4.8%
0.0%
Other condition
+4.0 pts ▸
4.0%
0.0%
Diabetes
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
0.0%
Arthritis
+2.2 pts ▸
2.2%
0.0%
Mental health
+2.2 pts ▸
2.2%
0.0%
Heart disease
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
0.0%
Cancer
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Lung condition
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Stroke
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Dementia
even
0.0%
Number of long-term health conditions
17.8%
None
+40.3 pts ▸
58.0%
0.0%
One condition
+11.5 pts ▸
11.5%
0.0%
Two conditions
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
0.0%
Three or more
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Barrow Islandin Christmas Island
1.0
0th pct
2.5
50th pct
- First area, 2021: 1.0
- Second area, 2011: 2.6
- Second area, 2016: 2.7
- Second area, 2021: 2.5
Housing & Dwellings
—
$150
14th pct
- Second area, 2011: $84
- Second area, 2016: $152
- Second area, 2021: $150
Mortgage
in Barrow Islandin Christmas Island
—
$1,300
29th pct
- Second area, 2011: $867
- Second area, 2016: $1,717
- Second area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom
in Barrow Islandin Christmas Island
0.50
0th pct
1.00
89th pct
- First area, 2021: 0.50
- Second area, 2011: 1.30
- Second area, 2016: 1.00
- Second area, 2021: 1.00
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
0.0%
Car (driver)
+69.1 pts ▸
69.1%
0.0%
Car (passenger)
+6.6 pts ▸
6.6%
0.0%
Bus
+6.4 pts ▸
6.4%
0.0%
Walked
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
0.0%
Worked at home
+2.6 pts ▸
2.6%
0.0%
Train
even
0.0%
0.0%
Bicycle
even
0.0%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
50.0%
Construction
◂ +41.4 pts
8.6%
37.5%
Accommodation & food
◂ +33.5 pts
4.0%
0.0%
Public administration & safety
+29.2 pts ▸
29.2%
0.0%
Mining
+12.1 pts ▸
12.1%
0.0%
Administrative & support
+7.7 pts ▸
7.7%
0.0%
Education & training
+7.1 pts ▸
7.1%
0.0%
Transport & warehousing
+5.2 pts ▸
5.2%
0.0%
Arts & recreation
+4.4 pts ▸
4.4%
0.0%
Health care & social assistance
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
0.0%
Electricity, gas & water
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
0.0%
Retail trade
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
0.0%
Other services
+2.6 pts ▸
2.6%
Occupations people work in
62.5%
Clerical & administrative
◂ +50.6 pts
11.9%
0.0%
Technicians & trades
+18.5 pts ▸
18.5%
0.0%
Community & personal service
+16.0 pts ▸
16.0%
0.0%
Labourers
+13.6 pts ▸
13.6%
0.0%
Managers
+13.0 pts ▸
13.0%
0.0%
Professionals
+12.6 pts ▸
12.6%
0.0%
Machinery operators & drivers
+10.4 pts ▸
10.4%
0.0%
Sales workers
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Barrow Island vs Christmas Island [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50076/barrow-island/vs/SAL90001/christmas-island