Jurien Bay, WA 6516 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Jurien Bay is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6516, home to 1,985 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Dandaragan local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 202 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,985
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $1,187 /week
- Median personal income
- $632 /week
- Median family income
- $1,496 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Dandaragan
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Wheat Belt
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Jurien Bay District High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Transwa Bay Transwa Jurien Bay
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 6 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 26 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 63.1% of the 1,833 resolvable premises in Jurien Bay. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 25.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 63.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 9.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 15,414 across the Mid West-Gascoyne District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,301 violent offences, 3,323 theft, 1,975 drug offences.
Other suburbs in Dandaragan
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jurien Bay?
Jurien Bay (WA 6516) had 1,985 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Dandaragan local government area.
What is the median rent in Jurien Bay?
The median advertised rent in Jurien Bay is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Jurien Bay?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Jurien Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Jurien Bay District High School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Jurien Bay?
Jurien Bay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (63.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Jurien Bay?
Across the surrounding area, 15,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (5,301), theft (3,323), drug offences (1,975). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Jurien Bay?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Jurien Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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