St James vs Wilson
The verdict
St James rates higher for transport (83 vs 73). St James has a shorter estimated CBD commute (34 vs 40 min).
Scores
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| St James | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 81 |
| Transport | 83 | 73 |
| Education | 76 | 75 |
| Liveability | 97 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| St James | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,894 | 6,608 |
| Median age | 32 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,827 | $1,668 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.9% | 52.3% |
| Born in Australia | 55.6% | 49.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: St James High Growth · Wilson High Growth
Property
| St James | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| St James | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 306 | 318 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 143 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,001 | 1,014 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| St James | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | 1,020 |
Transport
| St James | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 34 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| St James | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 6 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.9 km | 15.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.3 km | 9.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 8.1 km |
Population & growth
| St James | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,894 | 6,608 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,582 | 7,537 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,388 | 9,975 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.34% | 3.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, St James or Wilson?
St James has the higher residential safety score (St James 71/100 vs Wilson 70/100).
Which has better schools, St James or Wilson?
St James has a higher average school ICSEA (St James 1072 vs Wilson 1020; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, St James or Wilson?
St James has the higher transport score (St James 83/100 vs Wilson 73/100).
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