Djugun, WA: suburb profile

The population of Djugun WA is 3,291 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Djugun is $1,355 per week ($70,460 per year). Median rent in Djugun is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Djugun has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Djugun has a population density of 351 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Djugun is England. The most common religion is No religion (50.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Djugun is $2,343.

Population
3,291
Census 2021
Median income
$1,355/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Djugun vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Djugun is $1,355 a week, 68% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 38th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 13.2% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 34, 7 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDjugunTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,355/wk$806/wk +68%$766/wk
Household income$2,659/wk$1,722/wk +54%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,343/mo$1,759/mo +33%$1,733/mo
Median age3441 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income13.2%18.6% −5.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Djugun, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Djugun Population

3,291 residents at the 2021 Census.

Djugun Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,355/wk
$70,460 per year
Ranked 218 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,343/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Djugun Rent Prices & Affordability

13% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,659/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 13.2%

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

Median rent in Djugun against your income

About $11,522 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $2,309/wk
Rent share 13.2%

Djugun Schools

8
schools nearby
5
government
905
avg ICSEA score
2,948
total students
Roebuck Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 339 students
1006
ICSEA
Broome North Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 396 students
998
ICSEA
Broome Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 825 students
924
ICSEA
St Martin de Porres School Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 13 students
871
ICSEA
Broome Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 335 students
856
ICSEA
St Mary's College Catholic
Secondary · PP-12 · 741 students
844
ICSEA
Cable Beach Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 299 students
836
ICSEA
St Mary's College - Primary Campus Catholic
Primary

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

All schools near Djugun, with a map

Djugun Map

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Djugun, Western Australia: 17.9375°S, 122.2327°E

Djugun Schools (8)

People in Djugun

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (1,603) Female 51.4% (1,692)

Population Density

351
people per km²
3,291 people · 9.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,937
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.6%
New Zealand
1.5%
Philippines
1.2%
South Africa
0.8%
Germany
0.5%
Thailand
0.5%
Scotland
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
2.2%
German
0.6%
Thai
0.5%
Tagalog
0.5%
Mandarin
0.5%
French
0.5%
Filipino
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
36.7%
English
34.6%
Australian Aboriginal
14.0%
Irish
9.2%
Scottish
8.1%
German
3.1%
Italian
2.7%
Dutch
1.7%
Filipino
1.7%
Chinese
1.5%
South African
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
50.5%
Catholic
17.5%
Not stated
16.5%
Anglican
6.1%
Christian (other)
1.5%
Buddhism
1.3%
Uniting Church
1.2%
Baptist
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

14.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.2% 1,067
Separated
2.8% 67
Divorced
6.6% 159
Widowed
1.6% 38
Never married
44.9% 1,085

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
59.6%
Couple: no children
21.7%
Couple: no children under 15
9.3%
One parent: children under 15
6.4%
One parent: no children under 15
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.3%
2 persons
30.3%
3 persons
16.5%
4 persons
22.5%
5 persons
9.0%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Djugun

Housing Tenure

Of the 981 occupied private dwellings in Djugun at the 2021 Census, 47.7% were rented, 9.4% owned outright and 37.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.6% 35 dwellings
Owned outright
9.4% 92 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.3% 366 dwellings
Rented
47.7% 468 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 15 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
87.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.8%
2 bedrooms
11.8%
3 bedrooms
33.0%
4 bedrooms
46.3%
5 bedrooms
3.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.9%
$600-$799/mo
1.0%
$800-$999/mo
2.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
6.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
22.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.8%
1 vehicle
24.5%
2 vehicles
44.2%
3 vehicles
17.1%
4+ vehicles
8.4%

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

Work, income and education in Djugun

Employment

Employed full-time
61.8% 1,206 people
Employed part-time
19.9% 388 people
Unemployed
2.8% 54 people
Not in labour force
15.5% 302 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
29.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.3%
Community & Personal Service
14.1%
Clerical & Administrative
13.9%
Managers
13.7%
Labourers
5.3%
Sales Workers
4.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
0.9%
$500-$649/wk
1.6%
$650-$799/wk
1.6%
$800-$999/wk
2.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
9.9%
$4,000+/wk
19.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
3.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
1.1%
$500-$649/wk
1.4%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.7%
Did not go to work
13.2%
Car (passenger)
7.4%
Bicycle
2.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.7%
Walked only
1.7%
Other
1.2%
Truck
0.7%
Bus
0.4%
Train
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.3%
Bachelor Degree
30.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.9%
Postgraduate Degree
5.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.7%
Certificate I/II
2.9%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
17.9%
Management & Commerce
17.1%
Health
14.3%
Society & Culture
13.8%
Education
13.8%
Architecture & Building
8.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.1%
Creative Arts
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
2.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.7%
Information Technology
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
40.6%
Secondary: Government
27.0%
Vocational Education
9.2%
Pre-school
8.7%
Primary: Catholic
7.8%
Secondary: Catholic
6.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
0.4%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
82.9%
Has need for assistance
1.9%
Need for assistance not stated
15.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
168
Asthma
66
Arthritis
37
Diabetes
33
Lung condition
31
Heart disease
30
Cancer
23
Kidney disease
17
Stroke
7
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
7.4% 151
Did not provide
92.6% 1,882

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.1% 467
Not a volunteer
76.9% 1,552

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 4
Previously served
2.3% 47
Never served
97.5% 1,987

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
38.0%
1 child
12.0%
2 children
28.6%
3 children
15.1%
4 children
5.1%
5+ children
1.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
19
1971: 1980
25
1981: 1990
38
1991: 2000
43
2001: 2010
137
2011: 2015
80
2016
7
2017
13
2018
7
2019
30
2020
11

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

Population Mobility

23.4%
moved in the last year
60.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,098
Moved: same area (SA2)
269
Moved from WA
269
Moved from QLD
29
Moved from NSW
24
Moved from VIC
20
Moved from overseas
13
Moved from TAS
8
Moved from NT
8
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.5%
5: 14 hours
36.3%
15: 29 hours
12.4%
30+ hours
7.3%
Did not do domestic work
18.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
77.9%
Step family: no other children
16.3%
Blended family: no other children
4.1%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%
Other couple: children only
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $1,153/wk Rent: $266/wk $84/wk less rent
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Income: $1,434/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent
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Income: $1,314/wk Rent: $320/wk $30/wk less rent
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Income: $1,431/wk Rent: $330/wk $20/wk less rent
Bilingurr
Income: $1,319/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent
Inglewood (WA)
Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $310/wk $40/wk less rent
South Hedland
Income: $1,415/wk Rent: $240/wk $110/wk less rent

Suburbs near Djugun

The closest suburb to Djugun is Broome, 2.3 km away.

Broome
2.3 km away · income $967/wk · rent $300/wk
Bilingurr
2.6 km away · income $1,319/wk · rent $300/wk
Cable Beach
3.3 km away · income $1,166/wk · rent $371/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Djugun

What is the population of Djugun WA?

The population of Djugun WA is 3,291 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 351 people per km². Djugun is ranked #2,233 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Djugun?

The median personal income in Djugun WA is $1,355 per week, or $70,460 per year. The median household income is $2,659 per week. Family income is $2,937 per week. Djugun is ranked #218 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Djugun?

Median rent in Djugun WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 13.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Djugun ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Djugun?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Djugun WA is $2,343. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Djugun?

The median age in Djugun WA is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Djugun a good suburb to live in?

Djugun is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,291. The median income is $1,355/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.2% 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: 50415. All dollar figures in AUD.