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
20202021
Sealed Roads
Length (km)
11
11
Unsealed Roads
Length (km)
12
12
Number of Employees
52
52