St James

WA 6102 • Greater Perth

4,894
Population (2021)
$46,176
Median Income
1.80 km²
Area
25m
Elevation

About St James

St James is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Western Australia, located within the Canning (City) area. With a population of 4,894 and a median income of $46,176, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.80 km² at an elevation of 25m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Perth.

Within Greater Perth, the suburb benefits from Western Australia's sunny climate and outdoor lifestyle. Local facilities, parks, and beaches are accessible, making it attractive for active residents. St James provides a quality living environment with a distinctly West Australian character.

St James falls under postcode 6102 and is governed by Canning Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Victoria Park electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6102
Urban Area
Canning - North-East
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.00°, 115.91°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
1.80 km²
Elevation
25m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,842
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
32 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,905
Census 2021
4,894
0.2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,580
Income 2021
$46,176
33.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,721
Born Overseas 1,911

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 206
  • 2. India 166
  • 3. Malaysia 130
  • 4. China 101
  • 5. New Zealand 97
  • 6. Nepal 74
  • 7. Philippines 61
  • 8. Pakistan 55
  • 9. Vietnam 55
  • 10. Indonesia 52
  • 11. South Korea 51
  • 12. Singapore 46
  • 13. Ireland 44
  • 14. Italy 39
  • 15. South Africa 36

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,491
Australian 1,257
Irish 436
Scottish 390
Chinese 389
Italian 275
Indian 184
Australian Aboriginal 137
German 126
Dutch 88

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,536
Both parents born in Australia
2,379
Both parents born overseas
715
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
44.1%
Christianity
32.6%
Buddhism
5.3%
Islam
5.2%
Hinduism
4.0%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
288 (5.9%)
5-14 years
437 (8.9%)
15-19 years
251 (5.1%)
20-24 years
522 (10.7%)
25-34 years
1,198 (24.5%)
35-44 years
727 (14.9%)
45-54 years
558 (11.4%)
55-64 years
456 (9.3%)
65-74 years
291 (5.9%)
75-84 years
112 (2.3%)
85+ years
61 (1.2%)

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