East Pilbara
Jigalong
Jigalong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
306
Median age 22
The brief
What to know about Jigalong.
Jigalong (6753) sits in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Jigalong has roughly 306 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Jigalong scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jigalong's population at 306, with a median age of 22. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
306
Median age
22
Family households
80%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$110/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$80/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
94%
At a deeper level
306
Median age: 22
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Education
Schools in Jigalong.
Frequently asked
About Jigalong.
- What is the Jigalong postcode?
- Jigalong is in the 6753 postcode, in WA, in the East Pilbara region.
- What is the average rent in Jigalong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $110, for units it's $80.
- How walkable is Jigalong?
- Jigalong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Jigalong?
- Jigalong is close to Newman.
- What is the population of Jigalong?
- Jigalong has approximately 306 residents. The median age is 22.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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