Djugun, Western Australia

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Djugun
Broome,  Western Australia
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Djugun
Coordinates 17°56′28″S122°13′52″E / 17.941°S 122.231°E / -17.941; 122.231 Coordinates: 17°56′28″S122°13′52″E / 17.941°S 122.231°E / -17.941; 122.231
Population3,291 (SAL 2021) [1]
Postcode(s) 6725
Area9.7 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
LGA(s) Shire of Broome
State electorate(s) Kimberley
Federal division(s) Durack
Suburbs around Djugun:
Bilingurr
Cable Beach Djugun
Broome

Djugun is a northern suburb of Broome, Western Australia within the local government area of the Shire of Broome. The name relates to the language of the local Djugun or Jukun Aboriginal people. Its population has increased from 2,067 at the 2006 Census to 2,833 at the 2016 census. [2] [3]

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Facilities

Broome International Airport is located within the suburb, which also contains Roebuck Primary School and the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre.

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Djugun (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Djugun (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 April 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  3. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Djugun (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 April 2018.