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SA · Yorke Peninsula Council

James Well, SA, 5571

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Suburb snapshot

James Well is a small locality in the Yorke Peninsula area, home to around 63 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
63
Median age
66
Median household income / week
$866
Dwelling vacancy
78.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
105 of 133
Median monthly mortgage
$1,142
Employment rate
36.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

30 planning-related records

2026· 5 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    21 BROWN RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Under Assessment
  • Roof Replacement
    23 -25 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Remove existing Carport. New Outbuilding (Carport)
    14 GRAHN RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Dwelling addition (infill beneath existing first floor, new deck) & outbuilding (garage)
    87 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Carport extension & partial enclosure
    66 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Outbuildings x2 (Replace existing Shed and Carport with New Shed and Carport)
    86 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Carport
    45 GRAHN RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals

  • June 2024

  • Freestanding Verandah
    21 GRAHN RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Demolition of portion of existing dwelling, alterations & two-story dwelling addition.
    23-25 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Under Assessment

  • January 2024

  • Shed (Outbuilding) 12.0m x 7.5m x 3.5m
    31 BROWN RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Replacement Garage
    41 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

  • November 2023

  • Outbuilding
    54 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

  • August 2023

  • Verandah and deck
    56 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Dwelling alteration & additions.
    44 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

  • April 2023

  • Dwelling extension , deck extension with verandah at front of dwelling.
    71 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals

  • August 2022

  • Carport (9.0m x 3.9m x 3.5m)
    9 GRAHN RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

  • June 2022

  • Outbuilding & associated earthworks, retaining walls & water tanks.
    25 GRAHN RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

  • April 2022

  • Two storey detached dwelling with upper level deck.
    25 GRAHN RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

  • March 2022

  • Extension to existing shed.
    6 GRAHN RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made
  • Front Verandah
    61 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Outbuilding
    33 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made
  • Combined retaining wall & fence (2.4m)
    66 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

  • August 2021

  • Fire Fighting Water Tank (above ground)
    LOT 455 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

  • July 2021

  • Change of use from carport to garage.
    12 BROWN RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

  • March 2021

  • Dwelling extension
    10 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made
2020· 5 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Two storey detached dwelling, outbuilding, retaining walls and associated earthworks.
    35 BROWN RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

  • October 2020

  • Garage and Verandah
    22 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made
  • Garage
    94 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made
  • Two Storey Detached Dwelling, Garage and Carport
    19 GRAHN RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

  • September 2020

  • Carport & deck
    15 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Recent changes

  • Carportplanning45 GRAHN RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Lodged 28 May 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carport & deckplanning15 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Lodged 10 Sep 2020 · Decision Made
  • Carport (9.0m x 3.9m x 3.5m)planning9 GRAHN RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Lodged 24 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
  • Carport extension & partial enclosureplanning66 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Change of use from carport to garage.planning12 BROWN RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Lodged 06 Jul 2021 · Decision Made
  • Combined retaining wall & fence (2.4m)planning66 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Lodged 03 Sep 2021 · Decision Made
  • Demolition of portion of existing dwelling, alterations & two-story dwelling addition.planning23-25 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Lodged 14 Feb 2024 · Under Assessment
  • Dwelling addition (infill beneath existing first floor, new deck) & outbuilding (garage)planning87 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Lodged 06 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Dwelling alteration & additions.planning44 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Lodged 23 May 2023 · Decision Made
  • Dwelling extensionplanning10 JAMES WELL RD JAMES WELL SA 5571Lodged 29 Mar 2021 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness