Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Djugun WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Djugun, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

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 350.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Djugun is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Djugun is $2,343.

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Djugun Population

residents (Census 2021)

Djugun Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,355/wk

$70,460 per year

#218 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,343/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Djugun Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

350.9

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

Djugun 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 & Locality (SAL)

Djugun Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

20.1% 92 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

79.9% 366 dwellings

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

Djugun Country of Birth

Australia

93.9%

England

4.6%

France

0.6%

India

0.6%

Germany

0.2%

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

Djugun Religion

No Religion

53.0%

Catholic

18.3%

Not stated

17.3%

Anglican

6.4%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Buddhism

1.3%

Uniting Church

1.2%

Baptist

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Djugun 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%

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

Djugun Languages Spoken at Home

Other

39.7%

Australian Indigenous

24.1%

French

9.2%

SAL Tot

8.5%

Italian

5.7%

SAL Filipin

5.7%

Afrikaans

3.5%

Mandarin

3.5%

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

Djugun Employment

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Employed full-time

61.8% 1,206 people

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Employed part-time

19.9% 388 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 54 people

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Not in labour force

15.5% 302 people

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

Djugun 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

Djugun 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

Djugun 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

Djugun 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

Djugun 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

Djugun Marital Status

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Married

44.2% 1,067

↔️

Separated

2.8% 67

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Divorced

6.6% 159

🕊️

Widowed

1.6% 38

👤

Never married

44.9% 1,085

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Djugun Ancestry

Australian

30.2%

English

28.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

11.5%

Irish

7.6%

Scottish

6.7%

Other

6.0%

German

2.5%

Italian

2.2%

Dutch

1.4%

Filipino

1.4%

Chinese

1.2%

South African

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Djugun 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

Djugun Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.2% 126

✅

No need for assistance

97.8% 5,479

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

Djugun Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.1% 467

—

Not a volunteer

76.9% 1,552

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Djugun 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

Djugun 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

Djugun 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

Djugun 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

Djugun 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

Djugun Indigenous Population

17.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

969

Indigenous residents

4,688

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Djugun Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

168

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Djugun 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

Djugun 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

Djugun Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 4

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Previously served

2.3% 47

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Never served

97.5% 1,987

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Djugun Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

7.4% 151

—

Did not provide

92.6% 1,882

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Djugun 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

Djugun When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

137

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Djugun 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

Djugun 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

Djugun Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,098

Moved — same area (SA2)

269

Moved from WA

269

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

Moved from ACT

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

Djugun 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

Djugun Schools

schools nearby

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

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Djugun Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

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.

If you earn X in Djugun

Your weekly income

≈ $11,522/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $2,309/wk

Rent share 13.2%

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Djugun vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

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Pop: 1,666 Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $200/wk

Wonthella

Pop: 1,711 Income: $615/wk Rent: $230/wk

Coolbinia

Pop: 1,751 Income: $1,192/wk Rent: $350/wk

Moora (WA)

Pop: 1,755 Income: $743/wk Rent: $230/wk

Kiara

Pop: 1,776 Income: $760/wk Rent: $333/wk

Hillman

Pop: 1,807 Income: $599/wk Rent: $300/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 350.9 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 WA average of $909/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.