Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands

256 Jalan Melati, Home Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands Indian Ocean
WA 6799
12 325 522 841
(08) 91626649
(08) 91626668

Suburbs and Localities

Home Island and West Island – inhabited (both 6799). 25 other islands – uninhabited.

Significant Local Events

Australia Day Celebrations; Hari Raya Puasa Celebrations & Jukong Racing; Act of Self-Determination Day Celebrations; Annual Lagoon Swim; Club Foodnights - intermittently at West Island.

Ordinary Council Meeting

Meets last Wednesday of each month.

Tourist Attractions

Direction Island; Cossie's Beach; "The Rip"; North Keeling Island National Park; historic sites - wreck of SMS Emden; Cocos Museum; GST Free Port; White sandy beaches; swimming; snorkeling; diving; surfing; wind surfing; kite surfing; fishing; wide range of water sports.

Local Industries

Government; tourism; mariculture.
Council Statistics for 20232024
Distance
to Perth (km)
3K 2700
Area
(sq km)
14 14
Sealed Roads
Length (km)
11 11
Unsealed Roads
Length (km)
12 12
Population 593 593
Number of Electors 397 397
Number of Dwellings 240 240
Rates Levied
Total ($)
434K 433655
Revenue
Total ($)
7m 7205840
Number of Employees 47 47
extraMile by Dapth