Western Australia location profile
Jurien Bay WA 6516
Jurien Bay is a relaxed coastal town on WA’s Turquoise Coast, known for clear beaches, a modern foreshore and access to the Jurien Bay Marine Park. It attracts holidaymakers, retirees and sea-changers, with a friendly small-town feel and strong ties to fishing and outdoor recreation.
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Why families consider Jurien Bay
Mix of long-term locals, fishing and trades workers, retirees and young families, with many holiday homes. Lifestyle is beach-oriented with boating, diving and coastal walking, and a slower, community-focused pace common to regional seaside towns.
Amenities & services
- Jurien Bay Shopping Centre (IGA)
- Jurien Bay Medical Centre
- Jurien Bay Pharmacy
- Jurien Bay Hotel Motel (bistro)
- Sandpiper Tavern & Pizzeria
- Fuel stations and convenience stores
- Jurien Bay District High School
- Jurien Bay Public Library (Shire of Dandaragan) – Bashford Street, Jurien Bay
Transport & connectivity
- No train stations (nearest major rail in Perth)
- Transwa coach services (Perth–Geraldton coastal route) with stop in Jurien Bay
- Indian Ocean Drive (State Route 60)
- Jurien Road connection to Brand Highway
- Local taxi and community transport options
Lifestyle & recreation
- Jurien Bay Foreshore, Jetty and Skate Park
- Jurien Bay Marina and boat ramps
- Sea-lion, fishing and diving charters in Jurien Bay Marine Park
- Jurien Bay Sports and Recreation Centre
- Turquoise Way coastal trail
- Nearby Nambung National Park (The Pinnacles) day trips
- Jurien Bay Foreshore Reserve
- Dobbyn Park
- Lesueur National Park
- Drovers Cave National Park
- Jurien Bay Marine Park
- Sandy Cape Recreation Park (north of town)
Education context
Limited but available: Jurien Bay Early Learning Centre (long day care) and family day care options within the Shire of Dandaragan; OSHC linked to Jurien Bay District High School.
- Edith Cowan University – Joondalup Campus (Perth north metro)
- The University of Western Australia – Crawley Campus (Perth)
- Curtin University – Bentley Campus (Perth)
- Geraldton Universities Centre – Geraldton