Today, about 1,300 people, or 80% of the population, live in Flying Fish Cove, the capital city and main port town where much of the action happens. “The Cove is the heart of the community on Christmas Island.
Are there asylum seekers on Christmas Island?
Closure: October 2018. On 31 October 2017 there were 314 asylum seekers held in the centre. On 23 November 2017 it was announced that the centre would close "within seven months". The facility was closed in October 2018.