St James at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
4,894
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about St James.
The postcode for St James is 6102 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
St James (6102) sits in the South Perth region of Western Australia.
St James has roughly 4,894 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
St James scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put St James's population at 4,894, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,894
Median age
32
Family households
60%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
4,894
Median age: 32
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Getting around
Walkability.
56
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in St James.
Local schools for St James
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Government School Catchment
Carson Street School
Millen Primary School
Bentley Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About St James.
- What is the St James postcode?
- St James is in the 6102 postcode, in WA, in the City of South Perth region.
- Where is St James?
- St James is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6102. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of South Perth region.
- What is the average rent in St James?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in St James?
- There are 20 schools serving St James on this page, including Carson Street School, Santa Clara School, Millen Primary School.
- How walkable is St James?
- St James has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near St James?
- St James is close to East Victoria Park, Bentley South, Bentley, Carlisle North, Carlisle South.
- What is the population of St James?
- The population of St James is approximately 4,894 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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