Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Jigalong WA — Suburb Profile

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

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 religion is Christian (other) (24% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Jigalong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Jigalong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$269/wk

$13,988 per year

#8874 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$80/wk

$347 per month

#8727 of 14,663

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Median Age

22years

16 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 4.3 · 1.4 per bedroom

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

Jigalong 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 & Locality (SAL)

Jigalong Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Jigalong Religion

Christian (other)

24.4%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

23.3%

Other Religions Tot

15.4%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

15.4%

No Religion

11.3%

Baptist

4.9%

Lutheran

3.5%

Not stated

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Jigalong 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%

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

Jigalong Languages Spoken at Home

Other

51.5%

Australian Indigenous

48.5%

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

Jigalong Employment

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Employed full-time

15.5% 28 people

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Employed part-time

10.5% 19 people

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Unemployed

18.2% 33 people

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Not in labour force

55.8% 101 people

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

Jigalong 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

Jigalong Occupation

Professionals

47.6%

Community & Personal Service

33.3%

Managers

19.0%

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

Jigalong 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

Jigalong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Jigalong 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

Jigalong Marital Status

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Married

21.9% 42

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Separated

1.6% 3

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Divorced

4.7% 9

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Widowed

2.6% 5

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Never married

69.3% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Jigalong Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

85.2%

English

4.9%

Other

4.3%

Irish

3.1%

Australian

1.5%

Scottish

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Jigalong 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

Jigalong Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.4% 20

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No need for assistance

96.6% 562

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

Jigalong Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.6% 28

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Not a volunteer

85.4% 164

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Jigalong 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

Jigalong 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

Jigalong 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

Jigalong 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

Jigalong Indigenous Population

93.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

553

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Jigalong Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Kidney disease

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

Jigalong 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

Jigalong 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

Jigalong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.1% 34

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Did not provide

81.9% 154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Jigalong 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

Jigalong 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

Jigalong 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

Jigalong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

251

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Jigalong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Jigalong Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $862/wk

Median Rent $80/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.3%

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

If you earn X in Jigalong

Your weekly income

≈ $3,735/month

Median rent $80/wk

Left after rent $782/wk

Rent share 9.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St George Ranges

Income: $271/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $10/wk

Jigalong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Crossman

Pop: 153 Income: $855/wk Rent: $302/wk

Treeton

Pop: 153 Income: $939/wk Rent: $230/wk

Jelcobine

Pop: 154 Income: $888/wk Rent: $200/wk

Mount Hardey

Pop: 154 Income: $715/wk Rent: $348/wk

Greys Plain

Pop: 156 Income: $248/wk Rent: $65/wk

Kirup

Pop: 156 Income: $700/wk Rent: $285/wk

Compare Jigalong

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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 WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.3% 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: 50694. All dollar figures in AUD.