Moving to Djugun WA 6725
What the official numbers say about living in Djugun — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $2,659 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Djugun grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,895 → 3,291 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Australian Indigenous, German, Thai.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Djugun sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest airport: Broome International Airport, 950 m south.
The Perth CBD is roughly 1684 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 8 schools · 27 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 3 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Djugun profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Roebuck Primary School 100 m · Broome North Primary School 1.6 km · Broome Senior High School 1.7 km · Broome Primary School 2.3 km · Saint Mary's College (Primary) 2.3 km · St Martin de Porres School 2.4 km · Saint Mary's College (Secondary) 2.4 km · Cable Beach Primary School 2.6 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1.3 km · Coles 1.7 km · Broome IGA 2.8 km · Fong's Store 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Cygnet Park 700 m · Brolga Park 1.1 km · Mackie Park 2.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Djugun, most often seen first: Black Kite · Australian White Ibis · Silver Gull · Masked Lapwing · Little Friarbird · Torresian Crow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Djugun, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djugun here | 3,291 | — | 9/10 | 18% |
| Bilingurr | 1,540 | — | 9/10 | 27% |
| Cable Beach | 5,730 | — | 6/10 | 11% |
| Broome | 3,797 | — | 3/10 | 20% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Broome — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Durack — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6725 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Djugun profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week.
The population grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,895 people to 3,291. It sits about 1684 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Broome council, and the federal seat is Durack.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Djugun vs Bilingurr · Djugun vs Cable Beach.
Nearby guides: Bilingurr · Cable Beach · Broome.
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