Djugun (WA)

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Analysis of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent address validation updates by Districts since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Djugun stands at approximately 3,655 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 364 residents (11.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 3,291 people. This shift is calculated from a local population of 3,652, estimated by Districts following an evaluation of the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 161 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such a population size results in a density of 389 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density living with scope for future expansion. The 11.1% expansion rate of the suburb of Djugun since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) and the Rest of WA, placing it among the fastest growing areas in the region. Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 52.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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Workforce data reveals an educated local population with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 3.0%, and a 2.9% rise in local employment over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,129, with unemployment sitting 0.5% below the Regional WA average of 3.5%. Participation in the labor force is exceptionally high at 79.0%, compared to 65.6% across Regional WA. According to Census records, a low 4.4% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Taxpayer data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year shows a median income of $72,059 and an average of $84,687. This is exceptionally high by national standards, compared to a median of $59,973 and an average of $74,392 across Regional WA. Adjusted for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $79,935 for the median and $93,943 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all placed in the 93rd to 96th percentiles nationally. The largest income group comprises 39.4% of residents (1,440 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, compared to regionally. High earners making over weekly account for of the population, indicating local affluence. Housing costs consume of income, while strong earnings place residents in the rd percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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According to the Census, houses made up 87.0% of local properties, while semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings accounted for 13.0%, compared to 88.5% and 11.6% in Regional WA. Home ownership stood at 10.1%, below the regional average, with the remaining properties mortgaged (39.1%) or rented (50.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,343, well above the Regional WA average of $1,560, while median weekly rent was $350, compared to $265 in Regional WA. Nationally, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up 78.1% of households, consisting of couples with children (42.5%), couples without children (26.1%), and single parents (8.5%). Single-person households (18.2%) and group houses (3.8%) make up the remaining 21.9% of homes. The median household size is 2.8 persons, larger than the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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Qualifications in the area are high, with 30.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 17.6% in the Rest of WA and 20.5% in the SA4 region. This education profile positions the community well for professional roles. Bachelor degrees are held by 22.3% of the cohort, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational and technical training is also common, with 44.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (32.5%).

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Analysis of the local network shows 6 public transport stops operating in the area, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 1 route, which provides 134 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is limited, with residents living an average of 1380 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and 91% of commuters travel by car, while 3% cycle. Households average 1.7 vehicles. A low 4.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators are positive, with low rates of chronic illness and mortality across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 61% of the population (2,222 people). This compares to 56.4% in Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity measures are below national averages, with citizens making up 80.2% of the population, 83.9% born in Australia, and 89.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation at 36.1% of residents. The most notable overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.9% of the population compared to 0.7% across Regional WA.

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The median age of 33 years is lower than the Regional WA average of 40 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional WA, there is a higher concentration of residents aged 35 to 44 (20.7%) and fewer aged 65 to 74 (3.2%). The 35 to 44 cohort is also larger than the national average of 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group grew from 16.3% to 18.6% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 19.2% to 20.7%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort fell from to , and the to group declined from to . Demographic modeling suggests significant shifts by with the to cohort projected to grow by , adding residents to reach while the to and to cohorts are expected to decrease.

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Djugun currently has an estimated 328 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 165 children aged 0-2 and 111 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 28% by 2041 (to approximately 421 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 398. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.