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James Well SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for James Well, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of James Well SA is 63 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in James Well is $556 per week ($28,912 per year). Median rent in James Well is $248 per week ($1,075 per month). James Well has a median age of 66 years, older than the national median of 38. James Well has a population density of 45.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in James Well is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in James Well is $1,142.

There were 1 recorded offences in James Well in 2022-23, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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James Well Population

residents (Census 2021)

James Well Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$556/wk

$28,912 per year

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Median Rent

$248/wk

$1,075 per month

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Median Age

66years

28 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,142/mo

Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.6 per bedroom

James Well Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.6% (26) Female 57.4% (35)

Population Density

45.5

people per km²

63 people · 1.4 km²

Households

1.7

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

James Well Age Distribution

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

James Well Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.4% 17 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.6% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

James Well Country of Birth

Australia

83.3%

England

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

James Well Religion

No Religion

44.2%

Anglican

23.1%

Uniting Church

13.5%

Lutheran

11.5%

Catholic

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

James Well Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

32.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

James Well Employment

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Employed full-time

22.0% 11 people

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Employed part-time

22.0% 11 people

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Not in labour force

56.0% 28 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

James Well Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

James Well Occupation

Managers

46.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.8%

Community & Personal Service

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

James Well Field of Study

Engineering

60.0%

Management & Commerce

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

James Well Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

James Well Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

17.9%

$500-$649/wk

35.7%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

17.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

James Well Marital Status

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Married

74.1% 40

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Divorced

11.1% 6

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Widowed

7.4% 4

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Never married

7.4% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

James Well Ancestry

English

31.6%

Australian

29.1%

German

15.2%

Scottish

10.1%

Dutch

5.1%

Other

5.1%

Irish

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

James Well Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

James Well Volunteering

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Volunteer

37.0% 20

—

Not a volunteer

63.0% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

James Well Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

James Well How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.6%

Car (passenger)

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

James Well Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.0%

2 vehicles

38.7%

3 vehicles

12.9%

4+ vehicles

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

James Well Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

40.0%

3 bedrooms

36.7%

4 bedrooms

13.3%

5 bedrooms

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

James Well Population Mobility

16.1%

moved in the last year

51.7%

moved in the last 5 years

12.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

41.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

James Well Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

113

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

James Well Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

James Well Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

12.2%

$300-$399/wk

10.2%

$400-$499/wk

18.4%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

16.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

James Well Family Structure

Couple — no children

84.8%

Couple — no children under 15

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

James Well Military Service

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Previously served

14.0% 8

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Never served

86.0% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

James Well Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 8

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Did not provide

84.6% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

James Well Children Ever Born

2 children

83.3%

3 children

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

James Well When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

James Well Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.8%

5–14 hours

27.6%

15–29 hours

27.6%

30+ hours

5.2%

Did not do domestic work

25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

James Well Household Size

1 person

36.1%

2 persons

47.2%

3 persons

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

James Well Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

James Well Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-23 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

James Well Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $866/wk

Median Rent $248/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in James Well

Your weekly income

≈ $3,753/month

Median rent $248/wk

Left after rent $618/wk

Rent share 28.6%

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James Well vs State & National Average

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Pop: 32 Income: $466/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Pop: 32 Income: $537/wk Rent: $60/wk

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Pop: 32 Income: $1,312/wk Rent: $75/wk

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Pop: 32 Income: $780/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Pop: 32 Income: $1,312/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About James Well

What is the population of James Well SA?

The population of James Well SA is 63 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 45.5 people per km².

What is the median income in James Well?

The median personal income in James Well SA is $556 per week, or $28,912 per year.The median household income is $866 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in James Well?

Median rent in James Well SA is $248 per week ($1,075 per month).Rent represents 28.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in James Well?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in James Well SA is $1,142. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in James Well?

The median age in James Well SA is 66 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is James Well a good suburb to live in?

James Well is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 63.The median income is $556/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40634. All dollar figures in AUD.