Moira
St James
St James at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
303
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about St James.
St James (3727) sits in the Moira region of Victoria.
St James has roughly 303 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
St James 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put St James's population at 303, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
303
Median age
52
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$210/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$179/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
303
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
total offences in 2025
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in St James.
Local schools for St James
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tungamah Primary School
Broken Creek Primary School
Dookie Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About St James.
- What is the St James postcode?
- St James is in the 3727 postcode, in VIC, in the Moira region.
- What is the average rent in St James?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $179.
- What schools are in St James?
- There are 20 schools serving St James on this page, including Tungamah Primary School, Broken Creek Primary School, Dookie Primary School.
- How walkable is St James?
- St James has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near St James?
- St James is close to Yundool, Lake Rowan, Devenish, Waggarandall, Waggarandall.
- What is the population of St James?
- St James has approximately 303 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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