Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Jamestown

3,107 km²

Jamestown is characterised by modest household incomes and a notably older population.

It's also marked by a below-average share of degree-holders and a low share of renters.

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📍 Jamestown, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population4,596▲ +0.8%since 2011 Median age49 yrs▲ +6.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.9%People aged 65 and over26.2%Children under 1517.9%People in a de facto relationship11.0%▲ +27.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Jamestown, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)28.3%

Seniors (65+)26.2%

Young adults (25–44)19.2%

Children (0–14)17.9%

Youth (15–24)8.7%

Marital status

In Jamestown, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (9%).

Married51%
Never married28%
Divorced9%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Jamestown, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia86.5%

England2.7%

New Zealand0.7%

India0.2%

Philippines0.2%

South Africa0.2%

China0.1%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Jamestown, the largest group is Australian at 38%, followed by English (35%) and German (8%).

Australian46.3%

English42.9%

German10.4%

Irish10.2%

Scottish9.1%

Italian1.2%

Dutch1.1%

Chinese0.5%

Filipino0.3%

Greek0.3%

Language

People using another language at home2.0%

Language used at home

In Jamestown, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Punjabi (0%) and Greek (0%).

English only91.9%

Punjabi0.2%

Greek0.2%

Mandarin0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion41.0%

Religious affiliation

In Jamestown, the largest group is Christianity at 54%, followed by No religion (45%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity54%
No religion45%
Other religions1%
Buddhism0%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.0%

Highest year of school

In Jamestown, the largest group is Year 12 at 43%, followed by Year 11 (24%) and Year 10 (19%).

Year 1240.2%

Year 1122.4%

Year 1017.8%

Year 9 or below12.4%

Highest qualification level

In Jamestown, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 50%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV39.7%

Bachelor degree16.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.3%

Certificate I / II3.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.1%

Postgraduate degree2.5%

Field of qualification

In Jamestown, the largest group is Engineering & related at 22%, followed by Health (15%) and Education (13%).

Engineering & related18.0%

Health12.7%

Education10.6%

Society & culture10.1%

Management & commerce9.9%

Agriculture & environment9.4%

Architecture & building4.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.4%

Creative arts1.6%

Natural & physical sciences0.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$640▲ +38.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,145▲ +35.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,505▲ +40.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.5%

Household income distribution

In Jamestown, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (24%).

$650–$1,49935.4%

$1,500–$2,99924.6%

Under $65022.4%

$3,000–$3,9995.7%

$4,000 or more3.8%

Personal income distribution

In Jamestown, the largest group is Under $650 at 51%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65047.3%

$650–$1,49931.2%

$1,500–$2,99912.7%

$3,000 or more2.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.4%People with a mental health condition10.4%People needing help with daily activities7.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Jamestown, the largest group is None at 62%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (9%).

None57.0%

One condition22.6%

Two conditions8.2%

Three or more4.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Jamestown, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis12.7%

Mental health10.4%

Asthma10.0%

Other condition8.5%

Diabetes7.3%

Heart disease5.5%

Cancer3.7%

Lung condition2.7%

Dementia1.2%

Stroke1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers34.5%People providing unpaid care14.1%People caring for children unpaid24.5%People who served in the Defence Force3.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework27.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011 One-parent families10.6%People living alone32.9%▲ +10.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Jamestown, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children51%
Couples without children38%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In Jamestown, the largest group is 2 people at 40%, followed by 1 person (33%) and 3 people (10%).

2 people40.1%

1 person32.9%

3 people10.0%

4 people8.4%

5 people6.4%

6 or more2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$192▲ +67.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$802▼ -11.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting17.2%Homes owned outright49.2%Separate (detached) houses96.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.7%▲ +0.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Jamestown, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (17%).

Owned outright50%
Owned with a mortgage28%
Rented17%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Jamestown, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house97%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Jamestown, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms50.0%

4 bedrooms23.8%

2 bedrooms16.5%

5 or more5.0%

1 bedroom3.3%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Jamestown, the largest group is Under $200 at 51%, followed by $200–$349 (49%).

Under $20047.5%

$200–$34945.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Jamestown, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 61%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and $1,800–$2,999 (7%).

Under $1,00057.7%

$1,000–$1,79928.7%

$1,800–$2,9996.5%

$3,000 or more1.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.6%▼ -2.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Jamestown, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 37%, followed by 1 vehicle (30%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles36.9%

1 vehicle29.7%

3 vehicles17.1%

4 or more12.4%

No vehicle3.6%

How people get to work

In Jamestown, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (17%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)61.1%

Worked at home14.7%

Walked6.2%

Car (passenger)3.2%

Bus0.3%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.0%Recent arrivals from overseas5.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.3%Labour-force participation56.9%Employed full-time58.3%

Industries people work in

In Jamestown, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 27%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Education & training (9%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing26.6%

Health care & social assistance13.3%

Education & training8.6%

Retail trade8.3%

Construction6.7%

Manufacturing6.4%

Public administration & safety4.0%

Other services3.8%

Transport & warehousing3.6%

Accommodation & food3.0%

Occupations people work in

In Jamestown, the largest group is Managers at 28%, followed by Professionals (14%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Managers27.5%

Professionals13.8%

Technicians & trades13.2%

Labourers11.5%

Community & personal service9.8%

Clerical & administrative8.9%

Machinery operators & drivers8.0%

Sales workers6.2%

Areas within Jamestown

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Nearby areas

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