Jigalong, WA 6753 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Jigalong is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6753, home to 306 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the East Pilbara local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1074 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 306
- Median age
- 22 years
- Median household income
- $862 /week
- Median personal income
- $269 /week
- Median family income
- $638 /week
- Average household size
- 4.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.4
- Local government area
- East Pilbara
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (North)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $80 /week
- Rent share of household income
- 9%
Schools
- Jigalong Remote Community School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 75.6% of the 41 resolvable premises in Jigalong. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fibre to the Premises: 12.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 4.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 7.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 75.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 10,413 across the Pilbara District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3,571 violent offences, 1,628 theft, 1,519 drug offences.
Other suburbs in East Pilbara
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jigalong?
Jigalong (WA 6753) had 306 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 22. It sits within the East Pilbara local government area.
What is the median rent in Jigalong?
The median advertised rent in Jigalong is $80/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Jigalong?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Jigalong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Jigalong Remote Community School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Jigalong?
Jigalong is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (75.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Jigalong?
Across the surrounding area, 10,413 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (3,571), theft (1,628), drug offences (1,519). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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