Browse property in Jabiru

Overview

Jabiru, established in 1982 and surrounded by Kakadu National Park, combines remote living with tourism amenities. The 2016 census counted 1,081 residents. A town plaza houses government offices, a magistrate’s court, emergency services, a public library and the Gagudju Crocodile Hotel. Lifestyle highlights include a lake with picnic and barbecue areas, freshwater barramundi fishing, an Olympic‑size crocodile‑safe pool, a 9‑hole golf course, sports ovals and a Rugby Union club.

Transport relies on the Arnhem and Kakadu highways, which link Jabiru to the wider Top End but can be cut off during the heavy wet‑season rains. Housing reflects the town’s origins as a mine‑support community, offering a mix of accommodation for Ranger mine workers, tourism operators and permanent residents, with the population cap historically set at 3,500. Community facilities such as the fire station, police station and post office sit within a 0.5 km radius of the centre.