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Christmas Island
136 km²
High personal incomes for First Nations residents set Christmas Island apart from other territories. It is a small, remote community where a tiny number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live. The area is mostly car-dependent, though many residents live very close to their grocery stores. Its distinctive landscape and isolated nature create a unique living environment far from the mainland.
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There are only 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, but they are far older than the national figure with a typical age of 60. This small group also earns far more than the national average, with a typical personal income of $999.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far above the figure for other territories. However, the area is mostly car-dependent, as few homes are near schools or parks and the terrain is quite steep.