Chinamen Wells at a glance
Population
2,206
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Chinamen Wells.
The postcode for Chinamen Wells is 5573 (SA).
Chinamen Wells (5573) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
Chinamen Wells has roughly 2,206 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chinamen Wells's population at 2,206, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,206
Median age
51
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$153/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,206
Median age: 51
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Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Chinamen Wells.
Local schools for Chinamen Wells
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Government School Catchment
Central Yorke School
Non-Government Schools
Maitland Lutheran School
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Frequently asked
About Chinamen Wells.
- What is the Chinamen Wells postcode?
- Chinamen Wells is in the 5573 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- Where is Chinamen Wells?
- Chinamen Wells is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5573, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in Chinamen Wells?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $153.
- What schools are in Chinamen Wells?
- There are 2 schools serving Chinamen Wells on this page, including Central Yorke School, Maitland Lutheran School.
- What suburbs are near Chinamen Wells?
- Chinamen Wells is close to Chinaman Wells, Balgowan, Point Pearce, Port Victoria, South Kilkerran.
- What is the population of Chinamen Wells?
- The population of Chinamen Wells is approximately 2,206 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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