Other Territories · Suburb Profile

West Island Other Territories — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for West Island, Other Territories. ABS Census 2021.

The population of West Island Other Territories is 147 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Island is $1,388 per week ($72,176 per year). Median rent in West Island is $68 per week ($295 per month). West Island has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. West Island has a population density of 24.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West Island is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Oth. The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Island is $4,584.

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West Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

West Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,388/wk

$72,176 per year

#185 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$68/wk

$295 per month

#8784 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$4,584/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

West Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (74) Female 48.3% (69)

Population Density

24.8

people per km²

147 people · 5.9 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,899

Family income/wk

West Island Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

West Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

West Island Country of Birth

Australia

91.2%

England

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

West Island Religion

No Religion

55.2%

Not stated

21.4%

Catholic

8.3%

Anglican

6.2%

Islam

6.2%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

West Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

West Island Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Oth

50.0%

SAL Tot

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

West Island Employment

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Employed full-time

58.9% 53 people

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Employed part-time

27.8% 25 people

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Not in labour force

13.3% 12 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

West Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.9%

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.7%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

West Island Occupation

Professionals

29.5%

Managers

27.9%

Community & Personal Service

19.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.4%

Clerical & Administrative

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

West Island Field of Study

Education

32.3%

Engineering

24.2%

Management & Commerce

14.5%

Society & Culture

12.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

West Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

West Island Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

25.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.4%

$4,000+/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

West Island Marital Status

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Married

55.6% 65

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Separated

3.4% 4

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Divorced

9.4% 11

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Widowed

2.6% 3

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Never married

29.1% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

West Island Ancestry

English

33.7%

Australian

28.3%

Scottish

11.4%

Irish

8.4%

Other

7.8%

German

2.4%

New Zealander

2.4%

Chinese

1.8%

Maltese

1.8%

Spanish

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

West Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

72.4%

Vocational Education

17.2%

Secondary — Government

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

West Island Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 230

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

West Island Volunteering

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Volunteer

49.5% 45

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Not a volunteer

50.5% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

West Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

42.9%

Walked only

30.2%

Bicycle

7.9%

Ferry

6.3%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

West Island Car Ownership

1 vehicle

57.1%

2 vehicles

31.4%

3 vehicles

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

West Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.2%

3 bedrooms

83.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

West Island Population Mobility

33.6%

moved in the last year

67.3%

moved in the last 5 years

71.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

West Island Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

230

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

West Island Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

West Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

21.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.5%

$3,500+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

West Island Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.1%

Couple — no children

42.4%

Couple — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

West Island Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

3.2% 3

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Previously served

4.3% 4

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Never served

92.5% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

West Island Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West Island Children Ever Born

No children

19.4%

2 children

66.7%

3 children

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

West Island When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2011–2015

2018

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

West Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.5%

5–14 hours

45.9%

15–29 hours

14.3%

30+ hours

8.2%

Did not do domestic work

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

West Island Household Size

1 person

10.9%

2 persons

47.8%

3 persons

19.6%

4 persons

13.0%

5 persons

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

West Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Moved from ACT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

West Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.0%

Step family — no other children

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

West Island Schools

schools nearby

government

948

avg ICSEA score

110

total students

Cocos Islands District High School Government

Combined · K-10 · 110 students

948

ICSEA

Cocos Islands District High School - Home Island Campus Government

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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West Island Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,791/wk

Median Rent $68/wk

Rent-to-Income 2.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in West Island

Your weekly income

≈ $12,094/month

Median rent $68/wk

Left after rent $2,723/wk

Rent share 2.4%

West Island vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Island

What is the population of West Island Other Territories?

The population of West Island Other Territories is 147 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 24.8 people per km².West Island is ranked #7,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Island?

The median personal income in West Island Other Territories is $1,388 per week, or $72,176 per year.The median household income is $2,791 per week.Family income is $2,899 per week.West Island is ranked #185 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Island?

Median rent in West Island Other Territories is $68 per week ($295 per month).Rent represents 2.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.West Island ranks #8,784 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Island Other Territories is $4,584. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West Island?

The median age in West Island Other Territories is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Island a good suburb to live in?

West Island is a suburb in Other Territories with a population of 147.The median income is $1,388/wk, which is above the Other Territories average of $764/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 90005. All dollar figures in AUD.