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Jamestown, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Jamestown is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,610. Elevation: 1,496 ft (456 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,610 Population 2/sq mi density
1,496 ft Elevation 456 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
19.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$24,674 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$24,674 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $606/mo rent

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About Jamestown

Jamestown

Jamestown is a town in the Mid North region of South Australia 207 kilometres (129 mi) north of Adelaide. It lies on the banks of the Belalie Creek and on the Crystal Brook-Broken Hill railway line between Gladstone and Peterborough, and ultimately on the main line linking Adelaide and Perth to Sydney. Jamestown is the council seat of its local municipality, Northern Areas Council. Jamestown is in the South Australian Legislative Assembly electoral district of Stuart and the federal Division of Grey.

People

Population1,610
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,674
Per Capita$24,674
Unemployment1.7%

Housing

B+
Home Value$121,200
Rent$606
Ownership80.1%
Housing Units644

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain19.3 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Population1,610
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Coordinates-33.2053°, 138.6050°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation19.3 inches (491 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,674
Median Age49.0 years

About Jamestown

Jamestown is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,610. The city sits at an elevation of 1,496 feet (456 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Jamestown has a population of 1,610 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,610
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
860.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Jamestown vs Australia Average

The median household income in Jamestown is $24,674, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,674 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $475, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 153 business establishments.

Income: Jamestown vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,674
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,674
Avg Weekly Wage$475

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)153

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jamestown is $121,200, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $606 (48% below the national average of $1,163). 80.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 644 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,200
57% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$606
48% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.1%
Owner-Occupied80.1%
Renter-Occupied19.9%
Housing Units644

Property Tax

Climate in Jamestown

Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (7.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 353 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 13.8° / 31.2° 30.5
Feb 22.5°C / 73°F 14.1° / 30.9° 24.3
Mar 19°C / 66°F 10.5° / 27.5° 13.7
Apr 15.3°C / 60°F 7.4° / 23.2° 24.1
May 11.2°C / 52°F 4.6° / 17.8° 27.2
Jun 8.6°C / 47°F 3.1° / 14° 35.0
Jul 7.9°C / 46°F 2.4° / 13.4° 34.2
Aug 8.6°C / 47°F 2.3° / 15° 35.3
Sep 11.5°C / 53°F 4.2° / 18.8° 37.1
Oct 14°C / 57°F 6° / 22.1° 31.9
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 9.8° / 26.9° 29.8
Dec 20.2°C / 68°F 11.9° / 28.5° 29.6
Jamestown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,496 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Area860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-33.2053°N, 138.6050°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.48"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2025.

Mar 22, 2023 60 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.9 90 km
Jan 11, 2025 74 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.9 131 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 36 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 64 km
Oct 15, 2011 73 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.6 104 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 60 km
Apr 29, 2014 68 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 98 km
Oct 10, 2010 105 km E of Peterborough, Australia M4.5 131 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 57 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 8 km
Feb 8, 2025 83 km NE of Quorn, Australia M4.3 148 km
Jul 30, 2010 21 km NNE of Quorn, Australia M4.2 123 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 30 km
Nov 13, 1995 30 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.2 101 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 119 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 17 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 50 km
Apr 24, 2017 29 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.0 104 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 96 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest
March 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
July 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in

Jamestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and March the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Jamestown

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jamestown Community School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jamestown

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Jamestown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jamestown Local History Centre-National Trust
Jamestown Railway Station Museum-National Trust
Peterborough Motorcycle & Antique Museum
Town Carriage Museum

Hotels in Jamestown

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltowie Hotel
Commercial Hotel Motel
Railway Hotel

Restaurants in Jamestown

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Belalie Creek Restaurant

Cafes in Jamestown

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jamestown Bakery

Monuments in Jamestown

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mannanarie 1872-1972

Train Stations in Jamestown

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltowie

Gas Stations in Jamestown

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Jamestown
Hunts Fuel
Perrys

Banks in Jamestown

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
BankSA

Gyms in Jamestown

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Align & Move
AU #12737547581
Nic Fit Training

Golf Courses in Jamestown

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jamestown Golf Club

Airports Near Jamestown

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Pirie AirportPPIMedium Airport
Booleroo Centre Airport-Small Airport
Clare Valley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Farrell Flat Airport-Small Airport
Hubert Wilkins Airstrip-Small Airport
Lochiel Airfield-Small Airport
Orroroo Airport-Small Airport
Peterborough Airport-Small Airport
Snowtown Airport-Small Airport
WILMINGTON RESIDENTIAL AIRPARK-Small Airport

Post Offices in Jamestown

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Jamestown LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jamestown

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Community of Saint James
Jamestown Uniting Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jamestown

What is the population of Jamestown?

Jamestown has a population of 1,610 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Jamestown expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,674, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $121,200 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $606 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Jamestown?

Jamestown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.3 inches.

How is the job market in Jamestown?

The job market in Jamestown is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $475. There are 153 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Jamestown?

The median home value in Jamestown is $121,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $606. The homeownership rate is 80.1%.

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