WA6753· Pop. 6,761East Pilbara

JIGALONG

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

1.9%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

8.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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JIGALONG shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$110/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+9.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.42%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

65 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

JIGALONG is a WA suburb offering lower rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 1.9% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 8.9% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,850/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

77.2%

11.3% owner-occupier

Median age

33.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.6%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

19.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

77%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

12.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

3.7 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.1%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1073.4 km

Regional

Days on market

37 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

23.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

407.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

61/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 6753

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚3 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Newman Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 930

South Newman Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 879

🎓Secondary (1)

Newman Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 901

📚Combined (3)

Rawa Community School

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 707

Parnngurr Community School

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 498

Jigalong Remote Community School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

65/ 100

10.4 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Disadvantaged

783ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

10/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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