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Jurien Bay has an estimated 2,511 residents, up from 1,985 at the 2021 Census — a change of 526 people, or 26.5%. Growth has averaged 4.5% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 47.0% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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An assessment by AreaSearch incorporating recent ABS regional statistics and post-Census validated address tracking puts the population of the suburb of Jurien Bay at approximately 2,511 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 526 people (26.5%) compared to the 1,985 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. Such figures are derived from an estimated resident tally of 2,476, determined following ABS ERP data published in June 2025 alongside 95 post-Census validated new addresses. The resulting population density sits at 4.8 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space.
The suburb of Jurien Bay recorded population growth of 26.5% post-2021 Census, outpacing both the broader SA4 region (9.5%) and national figures to establish itself as a prominent regional expansion hub. Interstate arrivals served as the leading demographic catalyst, contributing around 47.0% of recent population additions, with natural increase and overseas migration also delivering positive net contributions. Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 baseline figures have been integrated by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In areas lacking these metrics, as well as for all forecasting beyond 2032, models incorporate age-bracket growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (based on 2022 figures). Future demographic outlooks indicate strong expansion within the premier quartile of non-metropolitan destinations, as the suburb of Jurien Bay is projected to add 1,127 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 models, delivering an overall growth rate of 43.5% across the 16-year horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
75 new dwellings have been approved in Jurien Bay over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 55, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Evaluation of ABS residential approval statistics by AreaSearch demonstrates that the local building pipeline averages roughly 15 new dwellings per annum, with 75 residential building approvals logged across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 55 registered to date in FY-25. With local population growth generating 3.8 new residents for each residential completion over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand continues to outpace new construction, placing upward pressure on property values and stimulating buyer competition. Typical residential construction projects are approved at an average expected build cost of $429,000.
Alongside home building, $4.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered during the current financial year, underscoring a market oriented predominantly toward residential growth. Per capita building approvals track 67.0% above the benchmark for Rest of WA, offering buyers an extensive pipeline of new stock. Recent construction approvals have been composed entirely of standalone houses, reinforcing the low-density coastal landscape and catering to purchasers prioritizing spacious living environments. With approximately 53 residents per approved dwelling, the local market exhibits strong indicators of ongoing development expansion. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, future population projections anticipate an influx of 1,092 residents by 2041. Should building volumes continue at current tempos, new housing completions could lag demographic growth, heightening buyer competition and underpinning further capital appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Jurien Bay
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 96 current infrastructure and development projects close to Jurien Bay, worth an estimated $35 billion. 37 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments and regional planning frameworks are pivotal in steering community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified no major infrastructure projects currently impacting the immediate area. Broad-scale regional initiatives monitoring wider network enhancements include the WA Police Satellite Technology Upgrade, Western Australia Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements, South West Interconnected System Transformation, and Regional And Rural Wa Road Network Safety Improvements.
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Dongara Health Centre Redevelopment
The $9.86 million redevelopment of the Dongara Health Centre, completed in June 2023, involved significant upgrades to the emergency department and residential aged care facility. Improvements include world-class telehealth technology, an expanded ambulatory care unit, and a doubling of aged care beds from six to twelve, ensuring modern and high-quality healthcare for the local community.
The Retreat Estate
A premium waterside residential development proposed in Dongara, offering land for sale. This estate aims to provide a high-quality lifestyle experience.
Moreton Bay Estate
A residential land estate proposed in Dongara, offering land for sale. Further specific details are limited, but it contributes to the residential development landscape of the area.
Yanchep-Two Rocks Development
Largest single urban development project in Perth. Ultimate population of 155,000 residents by 2058, featuring residential, commercial, industrial, and tourism developments along the coastal corridor.
Two Rocks Marina Expansion
Expansion and enhancement of Two Rocks Marina with additional boat pens, commercial facilities, and marine services to support recreational boating, commercial fishing operations, and tourism in the region.
Breakwater Estate (Two Rocks)
Rural residential estate east of Two Rocks delivering 1 ha to 1.7 ha lots with underground power, scheme water, sealed roads and NBN readiness. Guided by City of Wanneroo ASP 53 for Lot 202, the estate yield has increased from 169 to about 175 rural residential lots via amendments, with stages progressively completed.
Atlantis Beach Baptist College
Co-educational independent Baptist school in Two Rocks, opened in 2017 and now serving K-12. Campus noted for off-grid sustainability using solar and battery systems; provides modern learning facilities and a safe, caring environment.
Atlantis Beach Estate
Masterplanned coastal house-and-land estate in Two Rocks, north of Yanchep. Ongoing staged construction and land releases with more than 4 km of coastline, 40 hectares of parklands, local shopping centre with IGA, medical centre, childcare, Two Rocks Primary School and Atlantis Beach Baptist College. Features affordable land packages. Developed by Capricorn Village Joint Venture.
1,547 residents of Jurien Bay are employed, from a labour force of 1,605. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 73.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,854, about 74% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market presents a balanced mix of blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by notable industrial and manufacturing representation and an unemployment rate of just 3.6%, according to statistical aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,547, with joblessness tracking 0.1% higher than the Regional WA figure of 3.5%. Meanwhile, labour force participation reached 73.2%, comfortably above the wider regional benchmark of 65.4%. Census figures indicated that 9.2% of workers operated from home, though these findings were collected during periods influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Prominent employment sectors for local workers include accommodation & food services, construction, and mining.
The area features exceptional concentration in accommodation & food, generating a workforce share 1.5 times the regional norm. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 4.9% of local employment compared to 9.3% regionally. Comparison of Census working numbers against the resident pool suggests a limited volume of positions situated directly within the locality. Based on ABS and SALM statistical series compiled by AreaSearch, the 12-month period to March 2026 recorded a 0.2% rise in the labour pool alongside a 1.8% contraction in employed persons, lifting unemployment by 2.0 percentage points. Across Regional WA over the same timeframe, employment declined by 0.1% while the workforce rose 0.3%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point rise. Broader baseline projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context regarding structural employment prospects. Nationally, jobs are projected to rise 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry performance will vary widely. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the existing local workforce profile suggests employment generation of 5.3% over five years and 11.5% over ten years (calculated via weighted industry extrapolation without localized demographic adjustment).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Jurien Bay is $1,187 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $632 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,492 a year against an average of $59,917. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 analyzed by AreaSearch, local taxpayers recorded a median income of $44,492 and an average of $59,917, trailing national metrics as well as Regional WA figures of $59,973 (median) and $74,392 (average). Accounting for a 10.93% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, baseline estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $49,355 for median earnings and $66,466 for average earnings. Findings from the 2021 Census situate local personal, family, and household earnings within the 12th to 16th percentiles across Australia. Income distribution shows a major concentration of 25.3% of taxpayers (635 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely tracking the 31.1% regional standard.
Household affordability remains constrained, with residual income at 84.4%, placing the community at the 13th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Jurien Bay had 779 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 27.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that detached houses constitute 92.3% of the local dwelling stock, with semi-detached structures, apartments, and other formats accounting for 7.6%, compared with 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Outright property ownership stands at 46.6%, well above regional standards, while mortgaged properties represent 27.0% and rental accommodation accounts for 26.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was recorded at $1,625, exceeding the Regional WA median of $1,560, while median weekly rent stood at $320 versus $265 across the broader region. On a nationwide scale, local housing expenses track considerably below Australian medians of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Jurien Bay counted 779 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 985 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 42% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units comprise 69.6% of local households, featuring couples without children at 42.4%, couples with children at 19.2%, and single parent families making up 7.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.4%, consisting of single-person dwellings at 28.0% and group households at 2.3%. Typical household occupancy stands at a median of 2.2 people, lower than the Regional WA figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.9% of adults in Jurien Bay hold a university qualification, including 9.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 32.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 357 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 956 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment presents a community focus area, with university degree completion standing at 12.9% relative to the national benchmark of 30.4%. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications account for 9.9%, while postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas each comprise 1.5%. Vocational credentials remain prominent, with 42.8% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (32.3%). Around 22.7% of local residents are actively engaged in formal study. This cohort includes 10.9% enrolled in primary education, 7.0% attending secondary schools, and 1.1% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Jurien Bay means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport network mapping identifies 1 active transport stop in the suburb of Jurien Bay providing bus services. This location is connected to 1 individual route, accounting for 4 weekly passenger trips. Commuter transit access is limited, with households situated an average distance of 2169 meters from the closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel out of the area by private vehicle, with car transit comprising 86% of travel and cycling making up 2%. Private vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.6 per dwelling, while 9.2% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census amidst pandemic conditions.
Scheduled public transport runs at an average of no scheduled trips per day across local routes, providing approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.5% of residents in Jurien Bay report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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The local community displays favourable health indicators based on AreaSearch mortality and illness datasets, characterized by lower rates of common chronic ailments across both older and younger demographics. Private health insurance coverage covers approximately 51% of the population (~1,280 people), trailing the Regional WA rate of 56.4%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 11.9 and 7.6% of residents, while 63.5% reported no chronic medical conditions compared with 69.3% in Regional WA. Working-age cohorts experience elevated chronic health issues, whereas outcomes among residents aged 65 and over, who make up 22.7% of the locality (569 people) compared to 19.1% regionally, rank exceptionally well against nationwide averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Jurien Bay is largely Australian-born, at 83.8% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.6%) and English (34.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures remain moderate, with Australian citizens making up 86.1% of the community, 83.8% born within Australia, and 96.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 38.7% of the populace. Meanwhile, faiths categorized under Other represent 0.6% locally, compared with 0.7% throughout Regional WA. Ancestral backgrounds are led by Australian heritage at 34.6% (compared to 28.4% across Regional WA), English lineage at 34.2%, and Scottish heritage at 8.4%. Additional ethnic representations include French ancestry at 0.5% (against 0.4% regionally), New Zealand background at 0.7% (against 0.9%), and Macedonian ancestry at 0.1% (matching the regional 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Jurien Bay is 51, older than 94% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographic patterns highlight an older family and early-retirement orientation in the suburb of Jurien Bay. Residents aged 45 - 64 make up 33.0% of the population as at August 2026, surpassing the 25.2% regional level, whereas younger generations aged 0 - 24 represent 18.7% compared with 29.1% across Regional WA. The median age is estimated at 51, shifting down from 52 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 11 years above the Regional WA median of 40 recorded at that Census and higher than the national median of 38. Seniors aged 65+ now account for an estimated 22.7%, down from 28.9% at the Census.
Notably, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.1% to an estimated 9.3%, while residents aged 55 to 64 increased from 17.4% to 23.7%. Long-term projections to 2041 anticipate the greatest numeric gain among adults aged 25 - 44, increasing by 608 residents (93%) to reach 1,261.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Jurien Bay
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 95 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,985 at the 2021 Census → 2,511 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50705). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.