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People and Society

People and Society of Norfolk Island

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Norfolk Island.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality
Norfolk Islander(s)
Ethnic Groups
descendants of the Bounty mutineers, Australian, New Zealander, Polynesians
Population
2,155

Religion

Religious affiliation by share of population.

  • Anglican37.4%
  • unknown17.4%
  • Uniting Church in Australia14.5%
  • none12.2%
  • Roman Catholic11.5%
  • other3.9%
  • Seventh-Day Adventist3.1%

Languages

Languages spoken, official status, and notes.

English (official), Norfolk a mixture of 18th century English and ancient Tahitian

  • English