The size of Jitarning is approximately 440 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 0.3% of total area. The population of Jitarning in 2011 was 280 people. By 2016 the population was 24 showing a population decline of 91.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Jitarning is 50-59 years. Households in Jitarning are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying under $300 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Jitarning work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 78% of the homes in Jitarning were owner-occupied compared with 128.6% in 2016.