Jamestown at a glance
Walk score
74
Very walkable
Population
1,549
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Jamestown.
The postcode for Jamestown is 5491 (SA).
Jamestown (5491) sits in the Northern Areas region of South Australia.
Jamestown has roughly 1,549 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Jamestown scores 74/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jamestown's population at 1,549, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,549
Median age
49
Family households
62%
Lone person
35%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$215/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
1,549
Median age: 49
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
19
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
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Government School Catchment
Jamestown Community School
Non-Government Schools
St James School
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Frequently asked
About Jamestown.
- What is the Jamestown postcode?
- Jamestown is in the 5491 postcode, in SA, in the Northern Areas region.
- Where is Jamestown?
- Jamestown is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5491, in the Northern Areas region.
- What is the average rent in Jamestown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, 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?
- The population of Jamestown is approximately 1,549 (2021 Census). 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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