Indigenous Region · Area profile
Christmas - Cocos (Keeling) Is.
150 km²
Daily life revolves around a few key hubs in Christmas - Cocos (Keeling) Is., where most people rely on cars to get around. While it is mostly car-dependent, a huge majority of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. This remote territory has a small population and a unique layout, where access to essential services varies widely across the landscape.
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There are 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, who are far older than the national figure with a typical age of 60. This group also earns significantly more than those in other territories, with a typical household income of $4,750.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far above the territory figure of 58.2%. However, the area is mostly car-dependent, and far fewer homes are within walking distance of a park or school compared to other similar areas.