Northern Areas
Jamestown
Jamestown at a glance
Median house
$215,000
Median unit
$154,800
Walk score
74
Very walkable
Population
1,549
Median age 49
About
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Jamestown is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$215,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $154,800.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$215/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$215,000
$154,800
1,549
Median age: 49
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20257.13%
Based on $215,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20257.22%
Based on $154,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,549
Median age
49
Family households
62%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
16
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
74
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Jamestown.
Local schools for Jamestown
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Jamestown Community School
Non-Government Schools
St James School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Jamestown.
- What is the median house price in Jamestown?
- The median house price in Jamestown, SA 5491 is $215,000. The median unit price is $154,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Jamestown postcode?
- Jamestown is in the 5491 postcode, in SA, in the Northern Areas region.
- What is the average rent in Jamestown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $215.
- What schools are in Jamestown?
- There are 2 schools serving Jamestown on this page, including Jamestown Community School, St James School.
- How walkable is Jamestown?
- Jamestown has a Walk Score of 74 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Jamestown?
- Jamestown is close to Bundaleer North, Belalie East, Caltowie, Belalie North, Caltowie North.
- What is the population of Jamestown?
- Jamestown has approximately 1,549 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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