Jurien Bay District High SchoolCombinedGovernment39
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
39
Reading
478
Writing
488
Numeracy
481
Grammar
469
Spelling
477
Administration
Fees
$158
Students
364
Ratio
12:1
Attend.
85%
Demographics
ICSEA
956
Gender
48%/52%
Indig.
9%
LBOTE
6%
Demographics & Census
52 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1187/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
5.0%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
71%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
7.6%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.2
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Jurien Bay
Full-time 24.1%Part-time 17.2%Unemployed 2.4%Not in labour 56.2%
Dwelling Types
Jurien Bay
House 91.3%Semi-detached 3.2%Flat/Unit 0.5%Other 5.0%
Commute Mode
Jurien Bay
Car 81.6%Transit 2.7%Bicycle 2.0%Walk 3.6%WFH 10.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
75.2%
England
5.2%
New Zealand
2.3%
Philippines
0.7%
South Africa
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
96.5%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Jurien Bay
Is Jurien Bay safe?
Jurien Bay has a safety score of 39/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lancelin (37/100), Port Denison (59/100), Moora (WA) (19/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Jurien Bay?
Median weekly rent in Jurien Bay is $490/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lancelin ($550/wk), Port Denison ($550/wk), Moora (WA) ($493/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Jurien Bay?
Jurien Bay has a school rating of 39/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Jurien Bay District High School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Jurien Bay affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Jurien Bay is $790K, up 32.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $471K. For renters, median weekly rent is $490/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lancelin ($750K), Port Denison ($583K), Moora (WA) ($325K). (Data as of July 2026)
Jurien Bay is a laid-back coastal town about 220km north of Perth, best known for its stunning beaches, sea lion swimming tours, and access to Lesueur National Park. A favourite long-weekend escape for Perth families, it draws anglers, skydivers, 4WD campers, and snorkellers year-round. The community is tight-knit, and volunteers are a backbone of local life, but amenities are modest and a car is essential. Many visitors leave wanting to return.
At $790k and rent of $490/week, the local housing market is 23% below the Perth metro median. The safety score of 39/100 sits 13 points below the metro average of 52. It has 1 school with a combined rating of 39/100, around average. The mature median age of 52 and household income of $1,187/week reflect an established community.
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