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James Well

1 km²

James Well stands out for very few renters, with very few university graduates.

Beyond that, it has a notably older population and household incomes well below most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population63→ 0.0%since 2011Median age66 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over49.2%Children under 150.0%People in a de facto relationship0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41111

Age structure

In James Well, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 55%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (45%).

Seniors (65+)49.2%
Older adults (45–64)39.7%

Marital status

In James Well, the largest group is Married at 74%, followed by Divorced (11%) and Never married (7%).

  • Married74%
  • Divorced11%
  • Never married7%
  • Widowed7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In James Well, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (5%).

Australia77.8%
England6.3%
New Zealand4.8%

Ancestry

In James Well, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (31%) and German (16%).

English39.7%
Australian36.5%
German19.0%
Scottish12.7%
Dutch6.3%
Irish4.8%

Language

People using another language at home4.8%

Language used at home

In James Well, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only85.7%

Religion

People with no religion36.5%

Religious affiliation

In James Well, the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (41%).

  • Christianity59%
  • No religion41%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1226.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher0.0%

Highest year of school

In James Well, the largest group is Year 10 at 38%, followed by Year 11 (30%) and Year 12 (26%).

Year 1037.7%
Year 1130.2%
Year 1226.4%
Year 9 or below5.7%

Highest qualification level

In James Well, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 68%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (32%).

Certificate III / IV46.9%
Advanced diploma / diploma21.9%

Field of qualification

In James Well, the largest group is Engineering & related at 50%, followed by Architecture & building (31%) and Health (19%).

Engineering & related25.0%
Architecture & building15.6%
Health9.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$556▲ +58.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$866▲ +39.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,375▲ +66.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week12.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In James Well, the largest group is Under $650 at 54%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and $650–$1,499 (14%).

Under $65050.0%
$1,500–$2,99930.0%
$650–$1,49913.3%

Personal income distribution

In James Well, the largest group is Under $650 at 61%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (10%).

Under $65070.7%
$650–$1,49932.8%
$1,500–$2,99912.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition50.8%People with a mental health condition14.3%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In James Well, the largest group is None at 51%, followed by One condition (29%) and Two conditions (14%).

None39.7%
One condition22.2%
Two conditions11.1%
Three or more4.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In James Well, the largest group is Arthritis at 27%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis20.6%
Mental health14.3%
Asthma12.7%
Heart disease12.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Cancer7.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers34.5%People providing unpaid care13.8%People caring for children unpaid19.0%People who served in the Defence Force13.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework32.8%

Family & Households

Average household size1.7▼ -15.0%since 2011One-parent families0.0%People living alone43.3%▲ +151.3%since 2011

Family composition

In James Well, the largest group is Couples without children at 85%, followed by Couples with children (15%).

  • Couples without children85%
  • Couples with children15%

Household size

In James Well, the largest group is 2 people at 47%, followed by 1 person (36%) and 3 people (17%).

2 people56.7%
1 person43.3%
3 people20.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$248—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,142▲ +139.4%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.60▼ -40.0%since 2011Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright56.7%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms60.0%▼ -26.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In James Well, the largest group is Owned outright at 65%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%).

  • Owned outright65%
  • Owned with a mortgage35%

Types of homes

In James Well, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In James Well, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 3 bedrooms (37%) and 4 bedrooms (13%).

2 bedrooms40.0%
3 bedrooms36.7%
4 bedrooms13.3%
5 or more10.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In James Well, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 100%.

$1,000–$1,79933.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%→ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In James Well, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (29%) and 4 or more (19%).

2 vehicles40.0%
1 vehicle30.0%
4 or more20.0%
3 vehicles13.3%

How people get to work

In James Well, the largest group is Car (driver) at 50%, followed by Worked at home (36%) and Car (passenger) (14%).

Car (driver)50.0%
Worked at home36.4%
Car (passenger)13.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years50.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation44.8%Employed full-time54.5%

Industries people work in

In James Well, the largest group is Construction at 29%, followed by Other services (29%) and Mining (24%).

Construction22.7%
Other services22.7%
Mining18.2%
Education & training13.6%

Occupations people work in

In James Well, the largest group is Managers at 24%, followed by Professionals (24%) and Machinery operators & drivers (16%).

Managers27.3%
Professionals27.3%
Machinery operators & drivers18.2%
Technicians & trades13.6%
Community & personal service13.6%
Labourers13.6%

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