Shire of Christmas Island

Murray Road Flying Fish Cove
WA 6798
94 494 925 146
(08) 9164 8300
9164 8304

Suburbs and Localities

Drumsite 6798; Kampong 6798; Poon Saan 6798; Settlement 6798; Silver City 6798;Taman Sweetland 6798.

Significant Local Events

Chinese New Year; Hari Raya Puasa (Muslim New Year); Christmas Day; Territory Day - 1 October.

Ordinary Council Meeting

Meets fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm except January.

Tourist Attractions

National Park - annual red crab migration and unique flora & fauna; resort; fishing; diving; golf; spectacular views, whale shark viewing; Gateway to Asia; historic sites; local temples.

Local Industries

Phosphate mining; tourism.
Council Statistics for 20232024
Distance
to Perth (km)
3K 2630
Area
(sq km)
135 135
Sealed Roads
Length (km)
32 32
Unsealed Roads
Length (km)
110 110
Population 2K 1500
Number of Electors 960 960
Number of Dwellings 714 714
Rates Levied
Total ($)
2m 1849811
Revenue
Total ($)
12m 11866565
Number of Employees 59 59
extraMile by Dapth