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SA · Kingston Council

Cape Jaffa, 5275

Est. population · Jun 2025

68

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+3.0%

Median age

61

Median income

$1,125/wk

Employment rate

56.1%

Languages at home

6.3%non-English

Most common: Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

  • Heritage area
What Cape Jaffa is known for: Heritage area

Suburb profile

In Kingston Council, Cape Jaffa keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.

With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk.

Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.

At a glance

Cape Jaffa snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

68

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

62.0%

Census unoccupied dwellings

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Pop. growth

12th

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

6/10

national SEIFA decile

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Population

Estimated resident population

68(June 2025)

0.0% annual · +3.0% over 5 years · 12th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
0.0%
5-year growth
+3.0%
Change in 1 year
0
Change in 5 years
+2
Growth rank in SA
12th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~50), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
66
Median age
61
Median household income / week
$1,125
Dwelling vacancy
62%
Unoccupied private dwellings
44 of 71
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
56.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
26 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Family & Lifestyle

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Kingston Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (18.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
1
Participants per 1,000 residents
14.7

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
26° / 13°
Rainfall
65 mm · ~8 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
140 mm · ~18 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
15° / 7°
Rainfall
282 mm · ~35 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 9°
Rainfall
158 mm · ~20 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 7 proposals

  • May 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling with attached deck and pergola, and free-standing carport
    35 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
  • Construction of detached dwelling with UMR single carport.
    79 KING DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Land Division 1 into 29 (15126)
    LOT 2011 KING DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
  • This Development Application is submitted to formalise land-based sand excavation and placement works on the western side of the Cape Jaffa Marina. The proposed works form part of an established sand management program required to manage longshore sediment transport, maintain marina navigability, and prevent sediment bypass into the marina entrance. The application is lodged in accordance with advice from the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) that a Development Application is required f
    LOT 2018 SEAFARER PDE CAPE JAFFA SA 5275;LOT 44 KING DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Change of Use to, and construction of, a 20 metre x 19 metre storage building.
    LOT 60 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Boundary realignment
    1 SEAGATE WAY CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
  • Retrospective excavation of sand using mechanical excavation methods involving excavator and dump trucks. Sand will be scrapped into piles and then loaded into dump trucks to be transported to the eastern side of the Marina. This sand is being used to rejuvenate the dune system along the beach preventing future erosion and impact to existing vegetation.
    LOT 2018 SEAFARER PDE CAPE JAFFA SA 5275;LOT 44 KING DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
2025· 8 proposals

  • September 2025

  • Single storey 3 bedroom dwelling with double garage, concrete slab, timber framed with rendered façade & stone feature walls, colorbond roof
    7 BROCK PNT CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
  • Construction of a detached dwelling and Shed [25m (L) x 20m (W) x 5.5m (H)]
    LOT 57 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
  • Development of lift to the rear of the current dwelling.
    4 KING DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
  • Private Dwelling
    3 LEGOE ST CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Construction of carport and addition to existing verandah
    20 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Proposed 9m x 15.3m Shed Colorbond - Deep Ocean Proposed use is for storage of boat, caravan, fishing equipment, trailer and storage as needed
    58 KING DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
  • Carport/Boatport Timber framed, Colourbond Roof. Colourbond/hardiplank cladding x1 side. Hardwood post and beam x1 side
    8 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Masonry front fence
    14 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
2024· 15 proposals

  • November 2024

  • 25m x 2.1m high masonry block fence with piers at 2.4m and 93m x 2.1m Colorbond surfmist Good neighborhood fence with concrete plinth below.
    4 LEGOE ST CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Staged development of boat storage sheds & associated accommodation
    2 FISHERMANS WHRF CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
  • to extend the existing pontoon by 6m.
    4 LEGOE ST CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Two-storey detached dwelling with integral garage.
    19 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
  • Single detached dwelling, brick veneer, Colorbond roof, on concrete raft slab.
    25 SEAGATE WAY CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
  • Single Storey detached dwelling (with Raft slab, colorbond roof, James Hardie linea board external walls on timber frame construction)
    15 BOATVIEW PL CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
  • Pontoon as by plans and engineers report
    8 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Proposed single storey detached dwelling, fences, and carport.
    4 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
  • Construct new Residence
    20 SEAGATE WAY CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
  • single detached two story dwelling, brick veneer lower level, cladding upper level, colourbond roof, on concrete raft slab
    53 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • 6m x 6.35m Shed. Colorbond - Deep Ocean Proposed use is for extra storage for boat and equipment
    4 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Installation of a proposed pontoon & access gangway.
    2 LEGOE ST CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • 2 Allotments into 13 Allotments
    LOT 101 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275;LOT 102 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
  • 12 x 3 metre pontoon with 2 pylons and 1.35 x 6.10 long gangway
    6 LEGOE ST CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
  • Piers for pontoon
    5 LEGOE ST CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
2023· 9 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Installation of pylons to fit a 12m pontoon including gangway
    19 SEAGATE WAY CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • October 2023

  • Pontoon
    16 BOATVIEW PL CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
  • Installations of pylons for pontoon installation
    15 BOATVIEW PL CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
  • Telecommunications facility including 30m monopole, antennas, equipment shelter and fencing.
    1059 LIMESTONE COAST RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • June 2023

  • proposed 2 story residence
    10 BOATVIEW PL CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
  • Proposed pontoon with associated piles & gangway.
    4 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Proposed 2 Storey Residence
    6 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • 1.4m high Cape Jaffa Limestone retaining wall
    1 SEAGATE WAY CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

  • January 2023

  • New 2 story dwelling
    14 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal

  • December 2022

  • Garage
    14 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 heritage places

  • CAPE JAFFA JETTYKing Drive CAPE JAFFALocal heritage
  • LIGHTKEEPERS' COTTAGES RUINBernouilli Conservation Park CAPE JAFFALocal heritage
  • SEAFARERS' MEMORIALKing Drive CAPE JAFFALocal heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Barker
Member of Parliament
Tony PASIN (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
127,045
Turnout (2025)
92.6%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+3.6 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 81.9 km away).

Coalition 74.5%Labor 25.5%

11.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.9 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Kingston SELabor 25.6% · Coalition 74.5% TPP (2025)19.6 km away
  • RobeLabor 27.0% · Coalition 73.0% TPP (2025)23.6 km away
  • LucindaleLabor 14.5% · Coalition 85.5% TPP (2025)59.8 km away
  • BeachportLabor 34.8% · Coalition 65.2% TPP (2025)63.9 km away
  • FurnerLabor 12.8% · Coalition 87.2% TPP (2025)75.6 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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