Yorke Peninsula
James Well
James Well at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
63
Median age 66
The brief
What to know about James Well.
James Well (5571) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
James Well has roughly 63 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
James Well scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put James Well's population at 63, with a median age of 66. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
63
Median age
66
Family households
53%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$248/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
63
Median age: 66
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in James Well.
Local schools for James Well
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Government School Catchment
Ardrossan Area School
Central Yorke School
Curramulka Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About James Well.
- What is the James Well postcode?
- James Well is in the 5571 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in James Well?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $248.
- What schools are in James Well?
- There are 4 schools serving James Well on this page, including Ardrossan Area School, Maitland Lutheran School, Central Yorke School.
- How walkable is James Well?
- James Well has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near James Well?
- James Well is close to Sandilands, Rogues Point, Ardrossan, Pine Point, Tiddy Widdy Beach.
- What is the population of James Well?
- James Well has approximately 63 residents. The median age is 66.
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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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