# First Nations — Christmas Island

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities — how many people identify as First Nations, and how they fare on age, schooling, work, income and language. From the ABS 2021 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Profile; the ABS notes these counts are an undercount.

Area: Christmas Island (Indigenous Area)

Only 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live on Christmas Island, making it one of the smallest groups in the region. This small population is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 60.

First Nations residents here are far older than those in the rest of the rest of the territories (44 years) and Australia (24 years), with a typical age of 60 years.

Typical incomes for First Nations households are far above the national figure of $1,507, reaching $4,750. Personal income follows a similar pattern, with the usual amount of $999 being far above the $540 seen across Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 10 | — |
| First Nations median age | 60 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $999 | — |
| First Nations household income | $4,750 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/iare/IARE901001/christmas-island/topic/first-nations