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Overview

Christmas Island is home to 1,692 residents (2021 Census) living primarily in The Settlement (Flying Fish Cove), Poon Saan, Drumsite and Silver City. The multicultural community blends Chinese, Malay, European and other Asian heritages, reflected in the island’s multilingual atmosphere, a small supermarket, several restaurants, a public library and a District High School that serves students from prep to Year 12. Local radio, broadband internet and satellite TV keep residents connected, while community facilities such as a crèche and the Shire’s fortnightly newsletter support everyday life.

Transport is centred on the airfield, with QantasLink flights to Perth three times a week and a fortnightly freight service bringing fresh supplies; a container port at Flying Fish Cove handles cargo, and most roads require four‑wheel‑drive vehicles. Housing ranges from the 1970s aluminium‑clad, cyclone‑proof homes of Silver City to more traditional dwellings across the other settlements, offering a modest but diverse mix for island living.

Region type mix: Remote 89%, Metro 11%.