Jigalong, WA: suburb profile

The population of Jigalong WA is 306 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jigalong is $269 per week ($13,988 per year). Median rent in Jigalong is $80 per week ($347 per month). Jigalong has a median age of 22 years, younger than the national median of 38. Jigalong has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Jigalong is Afghanistan. The most common religion is Christian (other) (27.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages.

Population
306
Census 2021
Median income
$269/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$80/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
22years
Census 2021

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

Jigalong vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Jigalong is $269 a week, 67% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 699th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $80 a week, $240 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 9.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 22, 19 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.
MeasureJigalongTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$269/wk$806/wk −67%$766/wk
Household income$862/wk$1,722/wk −50%$1,637/wk
Rent$80/wk$320/wk −75%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$0/mo$1,759/mo −100%$1,733/mo
Median age2241 −19 yrs42
Rent share of household income9.3%18.6% −9.4 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 Jigalong, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Jigalong Population

306 residents at the 2021 Census.

Jigalong Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$269/wk
$13,988 per year
Ranked 8,874 of 14,663
Median Rent
$80/wk
$347 per month
Ranked 8,727 of 14,663
Median Age
22years
16 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 4.3 · 1.4 per bedroom

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

Jigalong Rent Prices & Affordability

9% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $862/wk
Median rent $80/wk
Rent to income 9.3%

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

Median rent in Jigalong against your income

About $3,735 a month
Median rent $80/wk
Left after rent $782/wk
Rent share 9.3%

Jigalong Map

Jigalong, Western Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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People in Jigalong

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (152) Female 50.3% (154)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
306 people · 999.8 km²

Households

4.3
Avg household size
1.4
Persons per bedroom
$638
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
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%
Cambodia
0.0%
Canada
0.0%
Chile
0.0%

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
84.0%
Indonesian
1.3%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian Aboriginal
90.2%
English
5.2%
Irish
3.3%
Australian
1.6%
Scottish
1.0%

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

Christian (other)
27.5%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
26.1%
Other religions
17.3%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
17.3%
No religion
12.7%
Baptist
5.6%
Lutheran
3.9%
Not stated
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

90.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
21.9% 42
Separated
1.6% 3
Divorced
4.7% 9
Widowed
2.6% 5
Never married
69.3% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.7%
One parent: children under 15
36.0%
Couple: no children under 15
8.5%
Couple: no children
7.8%
One parent: no children under 15
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.0%
2 persons
4.9%
3 persons
6.6%
4 persons
18.0%
5 persons
19.7%
6+ persons
27.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Jigalong

Housing Tenure

Of the 65 occupied private dwellings in Jigalong at the 2021 Census, 93.8% were rented, 0.0% owned outright and 0.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
7.7% 5 dwellings
Rented
93.8% 61 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
16.9%
3 bedrooms
56.9%
4 bedrooms
18.5%
5 bedrooms
7.7%

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

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
48.3%
1 vehicle
39.7%
2 vehicles
12.1%

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

Work, income and education in Jigalong

Employment

Employed full-time
15.5% 28 people
Employed part-time
10.5% 19 people
Unemployed
18.2% 33 people
Not in labour force
55.8% 101 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
47.6%
Community & Personal Service
33.3%
Managers
19.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
10.3%
$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$500-$649/wk
7.4%
$650-$799/wk
19.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.9%
$150-$299/wk
64.6%
$300-$399/wk
5.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.0%
$650-$799/wk
2.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
2.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Walked only
41.9%
Car (driver)
37.2%
Car (passenger)
20.9%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
33.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
18.3%

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 I/II
41.4%
Bachelor Degree
13.8%
Certificate III/IV
13.8%
Postgraduate Degree
10.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.3%

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

Field of Study

Health
41.2%
Management & Commerce
23.5%
Education
17.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
17.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
61.4%
Pre-school
22.7%
Secondary: Government
15.9%

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
92.2%
Has need for assistance
3.9%
Need for assistance not stated
2.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
10
Heart disease
5
Arthritis
4
Asthma
4
Kidney disease
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
18.1% 34
Did not provide
81.9% 154

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.6% 28
Not a volunteer
85.4% 164

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
40.5%
1 child
7.1%
2 children
19.0%
3 children
23.8%
4 children
9.5%

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

Population Mobility

14.0%
moved in the last year
28.0%
moved in the last 5 years
41.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
251
Moved: same area (SA2)
24
Moved from WA
11

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.2%
5: 14 hours
16.2%
15: 29 hours
17.3%
30+ hours
40.1%
Did not do domestic work
12.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jigalong

What is the population of Jigalong WA?

The population of Jigalong WA is 306 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km². Jigalong is ranked #5,979 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Jigalong?

The median personal income in Jigalong WA is $269 per week, or $13,988 per year. The median household income is $862 per week. Family income is $638 per week. Jigalong is ranked #8,874 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Jigalong?

Median rent in Jigalong WA is $80 per week ($347 per month). Rent represents 9.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Jigalong ranks #8,727 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Jigalong?

The median age in Jigalong WA is 22 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Jigalong a good suburb to live in?

Jigalong is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 306. The median income is $269/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50694. All dollar figures in AUD.