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James Well vs Sandilands

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · James Well profile · Sandilands profile

James Well Sandilands

Sandilands (SA) and James Well are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Sandilands (SA) is a family-oriented place where 31.8% of residents are children under 15 and 100% of homes have three or more bedrooms. In contrast, James Well is far older, with a typical resident aged 66 and nearly half the population (49.2%) aged 65 and over. There are also notable differences in background and income; 25.4% of people in James Well were born overseas compared to 0.0% in Sandilands (SA), while the typical weekly household income in Sandilands (SA) is far higher at $1,625 compared to $866 in James Well.

Both areas are effectively identical in that every single home is a separate detached house. They also share a complete lack of public transport stops and no residents who speak little or no English. While Sandilands (SA) has a much larger proportion of adults working or looking for work (75.7% compared to 44.8%), James Well has seen much more movement recently, with 50.0% of people moving in the last five years.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 25 yrs older in James Well Aged 65+: 30.4 pts higher in James Well Under 15: 31.8 pts higher in Sandilands Born overseas: 25.4 pts higher in James Well Year 12: 26.6 pts higher in Sandilands

Demographics & Identity

Population in James Wellin Sandilands +22 larger in Sandilands gap narrowing
63 32nd pct 85 37th pct
Median age in James Wellin Sandilands +25 yrs older in James Well gap narrowing
66 yrs 100th pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
First Nations in James Wellin Sandilands even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in James Wellin Sandilands +30.4 pts higher in James Well gap narrowing
49.2% 100th pct 18.8% 50th pct
Under 15 in James Wellin Sandilands +31.8 pts higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 31.8% 97th pct
De facto in James Wellin Sandilands +6.6 pts higher in Sandilands gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.6% 15th pct

Age structure

49.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +30.4 pts 18.8%
39.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +12.6 pts 27.1%
0.0% Children (0–14) +31.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +31.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%

Marital status

69.0% Married ◂ +6.1 pts 62.9%
6.9% Never married +11.7 pts ▸ 18.6%
10.3% Divorced ◂ +4.6 pts 5.7%
6.9% Widowed ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

James Well Sandilands

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in James Wellin Sandilands +25.4 pts higher in James Well gap narrowing
25.4% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

77.8% Australia +26.9 pts ▸ 104.7%
6.3% England ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.8% New Zealand ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

36.5% Australian +14.1 pts ▸ 50.6%
39.7% English +3.8 pts ▸ 43.5%
19.0% German +5.7 pts ▸ 24.7%
12.7% Scottish ◂ +6.8 pts 5.9%
4.8% Irish +2.3 pts ▸ 7.1%
6.3% Dutch ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in James Wellin Sandilands +4.8 pts higher in James Well gap narrowing
4.8% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in James Wellin Sandilands even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

85.7% English only +19.0 pts ▸ 104.7%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in James Wellin Sandilands +9.4 pts higher in James Well gap narrowing
36.5% 38th pct 27.1% 18th pct

Religious affiliation

52.4% Christianity +22.9 pts ▸ 75.3%
36.5% No religion ◂ +9.4 pts 27.1%
0.0% Not stated +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in James Wellin Sandilands +26.6 pts higher in Sandilands gap widening
26.4% 9th pct 53.0% 68th pct
Bachelor+ in James Wellin Sandilands +5.7 pts higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 5.7% 14th pct
Schools ≤3 km in James Wellin Sandilands even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

26.4% Year 12 +26.6 pts ▸ 53.0%
37.7% Year 10 ◂ +18.0 pts 19.7%
30.2% Year 11 ◂ +9.0 pts 21.2%
5.7% Year 9 or below +0.4 pts ▸ 6.1%

Highest qualification level

46.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.1 pts 43.8%
21.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.1 pts 18.8%
0.0% Bachelor degree +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +34.4 pts ▸ 34.4%
25.0% Engineering & related ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
15.6% Architecture & building ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
9.4% Health even 9.4%
0.0% Education +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in James Wellin Sandilands +$277 higher in Sandilands gap steady
$556 19th pct $833 64th pct
Household income in James Wellin Sandilands +$759 higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
$866 8th pct $1,625 56th pct
Family income in James Wellin Sandilands +$675 higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
$1,375 19th pct $2,050 60th pct
High earners in James Wellin Sandilands +7.8 pts higher in James Well gap steady
12.1% 70th pct 4.3% 28th pct
High-income homes in James Wellin Sandilands even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

50.0% Under $650 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% $1,500–$2,999 +1.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
13.3% $650–$1,499 +14.8 pts ▸ 28.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

70.7% Under $650 ◂ +35.0 pts 35.7%
32.8% $650–$1,499 +1.5 pts ▸ 34.3%
12.1% $1,500–$2,999 +5.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in James Wellin Sandilands +14.3 pts higher in James Well
50.8% 100th pct 36.5% 83rd pct
Mental health in James Wellin Sandilands +7.2 pts higher in James Well
14.3% 90th pct 7.1% 40th pct
Needs assistance in James Wellin Sandilands +3.5 pts higher in Sandilands gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 3.5% 37th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

20.6% Arthritis ◂ +12.4 pts 8.2%
12.7% Asthma +7.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
14.3% Mental health ◂ +7.2 pts 7.1%
12.7% Heart disease ◂ +6.8 pts 5.9%
9.5% Diabetes ◂ +0.1 pts 9.4%
7.9% Cancer ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other condition +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

39.7% None +16.8 pts ▸ 56.5%
22.2% One condition +10.7 pts ▸ 32.9%
11.1% Two conditions ◂ +6.4 pts 4.7%
4.8% Three or more +1.1 pts ▸ 5.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in James Wellin Sandilands +15.5 pts higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
34.5% 89th pct 50.0% 100th pct
Unpaid carers in James Wellin Sandilands +7.6 pts higher in Sandilands gap widening
13.8% 61st pct 21.4% 92nd pct
Unpaid child care in James Wellin Sandilands +15.3 pts higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
19.0% 23rd pct 34.3% 87th pct
Defence service in James Wellin Sandilands +4.6 pts higher in James Well
13.3% 100th pct 8.7% 93rd pct
Housework 15h+ in James Wellin Sandilands +2.8 pts higher in James Well gap steady
32.8% 87th pct 30.0% 78th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in James Wellin Sandilands even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in James Wellin Sandilands
50 yrs 87th pct —
Median income in James Wellin Sandilands
$3,500 100th pct —
Household income in James Wellin Sandilands
$7,000 100th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in James Wellin Sandilands +1.1 larger in Sandilands gap narrowing
1.7 6th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in James Wellin Sandilands +5.2 pts higher in Sandilands
0.0% 0th pct 5.2% 23rd pct
Living alone in James Wellin Sandilands +18.3 pts higher in James Well gap narrowing
43.3% 94th pct 25.0% 55th pct

Family composition

12.5% Couples with children +62.8 pts ▸ 75.3%
70.0% Couples without children ◂ +37.5 pts 32.5%
0.0% One-parent families +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

56.7% 2 people ◂ +12.9 pts 43.8%
43.3% 1 person ◂ +18.3 pts 25.0%
0.0% 4 people +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
20.0% 3 people ◂ +10.6 pts 9.4%
0.0% 5 people +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in James Wellin Sandilands +$28 higher in James Well
$248 39th pct $220 31st pct
Mortgage in James Wellin Sandilands +$492 higher in James Well
$1,142 21st pct $650 5th pct
People / bedroom in James Wellin Sandilands +0.20 higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
0.60 7th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in James Wellin Sandilands +9.4 pts higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 9.4% 24th pct
Owned outright in James Wellin Sandilands +9.0 pts higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
56.7% 87th pct 65.6% 96th pct
Separate houses in James Wellin Sandilands even gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in James Wellin Sandilands +40.0 pts higher in Sandilands gap widening
60.0% 14th pct 100.0% 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

56.7% Owned outright +9.0 pts ▸ 65.6%
30.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +17.5 pts 12.5%
0.0% Rented +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Other tenure +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

13.3% 4 bedrooms +42.9 pts ▸ 56.3%
36.7% 3 bedrooms +13.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
40.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +27.5 pts 12.5%
10.0% 5 or more ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

33.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in James Wellin Sandilands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in James Wellin Sandilands +13.6 pts higher in Sandilands
36.4% 88th pct 50.0% 98th pct
PT commute in James Wellin Sandilands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in James Wellin Sandilands even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in James Wellin Sandilands even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in James Wellin Sandilands even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in James Wellin Sandilands even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in James Wellin Sandilands +32 longer in Sandilands
101 70th pct 133 86th pct

How people get to work

50.0% Car (driver) ◂ +28.8 pts 21.2%
36.4% Worked at home +13.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Walked +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
13.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +11.9 pts 28.1%
20.0% 4 or more +17.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
30.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +20.6 pts 9.4%
13.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +4.0 pts 9.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in James Wellin Sandilands +35.5 pts higher in James Well gap widening
50.0% 90th pct 14.5% 9th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in James Wellin Sandilands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in James Wellin Sandilands +30.9 pts higher in Sandilands gap narrowing
44.8% 13th pct 75.7% 90th pct
Full-time in James Wellin Sandilands +20.5 pts higher in Sandilands
54.5% 31st pct 75.0% 92nd pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +67.3 pts ▸ 67.3%
22.7% Construction ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
22.7% Other services ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
18.2% Mining ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% Education & training ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

27.3% Managers +36.2 pts ▸ 63.5%
27.3% Professionals ◂ +17.7 pts 9.6%
13.6% Labourers +5.6 pts ▸ 19.2%
18.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% Community & personal service ◂ +4.0 pts 9.6%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in James Wellin Sandilands +0.0 higher in James Well
0.1 38th pct 0.0 33rd pct
Types ≤15 min in James Wellin Sandilands even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 33rd pct
15-min city in James Wellin Sandilands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in James Wellin Sandilands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in James Wellin Sandilands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in James Wellin Sandilands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in James Wellin Sandilands +4.7 pts higher in Sandilands
0.0% 0th pct 4.7% 44th pct
Walk to health in James Wellin Sandilands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in James Wellin Sandilands +141.2 more in Sandilands
0.0 0th pct 141.2 89th pct
Intersections/km² in James Wellin Sandilands +20 higher in James Well
20 74th pct 0 22nd pct
Mean slope in James Wellin Sandilands +4.4 pts higher in James Well
8.0% 71st pct 3.6% 23rd pct

Compare James Well with nearby areas

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Compare Sandilands with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). James Well vs Sandilands [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40634/james-well/vs/SAL41303/sandilands