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SA · Yankalilla Council
Cape Jervis, 5204
Est. population · Jun 2025
342
Growth (1 yr)
+1.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.3%
Median age
57
Median income
$795/wk
Employment rate
36.2%
Languages at home
4.5%non-English
Most common: Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Well away from Adelaide, Cape Jervis is a coastal smaller community built around sand, sea and space. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub.
Green space punches above what many coastal suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Versus similar coastal suburbs, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Cape Jervis snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$525/wk
Population (ERP)
342
+1.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
47.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#55
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
54th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
84th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 20.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6670th in Australia
- State rank
- 665th in SA
- Peer rank
- #55 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #74 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $525
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
342(June 2025)
+1.5% annual · +9.3% over 5 years · 84th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.5%
- 5-year growth
- +9.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +5
- Change in 5 years
- +29
- Growth rank in SA
- 84th 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 (~400), extrapolated at +2.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 343
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $795
- Dwelling vacancy
- 47.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 135 of 285
- Median monthly mortgage
- $800
- Employment rate
- 36.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 148 / 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.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 13
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 38
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 114 residents
- State safety percentile
- 54th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 19
- Increase (daily rate)
- +30.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental5
- Other Theft1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent2
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal
- Flinders Dr - North side (Cape Jervis)
- Flinders Dr / Ransford St - South side (Cape Jervis Tavern)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 5/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Sports field
Other(3)
- Cape Jervis Station Caravan & Camping -Camp Site
- Cape Jervis CampsiteCaravan Site
- Cape Jervis StationGuest House
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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)
- 42
- 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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- South Coast District Hospital (43.0 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)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.3
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 55 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 129 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 260 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 135 mm · ~17 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· 11 proposals
August 2026
- Construction of 16.0m x 10.0m x 4.2m shed for the purpose of storing vehicles and property maintenance machinery and equipment. A future dwelling is also being considered by the applicants.LOT 201 MAIN SOUTH RD CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
July 2026
- Dwelling additions (including new double storey) and modifications to existing sheds5 PARA AV CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Under Assessment
- DWELLING - SINGLE STOREY WITH DECK & CARPORT197 YOHO RD CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Under Assessment
- CARPORT23 ISLAND VIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Under Assessment
- Land Division (One (1) into Fourteen (14)) with the creation of a Public RoadLOT 102 DARKANA WAY CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Under Assessment
May 2026
- CARPORT - FREESTANDING1 HAYNES DR CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
April 2026
- TEMPORARY CHANGE OF USE FOR A ONE (1) DAY SPECIAL EVENT- CUT IT AT THE CAPE - LAWN MOWER RACING EVENT TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CAPE JERVIS FETE TO BE HELD ON ADJACENT PROPERTY.LOT 101 JAMES ST CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
- RETAINING WALL TO EXISTING BENCHED AREALOT 8 SAPPERS RD CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
March 2026
- NEW DECK & VERANDAH TO EXISTING DWELLING12 ELANORA CR CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
February 2026
- SHED - DOMESTIC8 COASTVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
January 2026
- DWELING - DETACHED SINGLE STOREY8 COASTVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Temporary Placement and Storage of Transportable Building on the Land for a Period of Twelve Months18 SEAVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
- DWELLING - SINGLE STOREY WITH DECK & CARPORT13A FLEURIEU AV CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Deck & Verandah and Carport18 SEAVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
November 2025
- Carport1 COASTVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
- DWELLING - DETACHED SINGLE STOREY WITH VERANDAH X 22 SEAVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
- DWELING - DETACHED SINGLE STOREY WITH ANCILLARY ANNEXE AND ATTACHED STORAGE SHED8 ST VINCENT DR CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Under Assessment
October 2025
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Carport13 ISLAND VIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
September 2025
- Installation of Stratco garage and carport21 COASTVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
August 2025
- VERANDAH23 JAMES ST CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
- SHED - DOMESTIC & VERANDAHS X 228 SEAVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
July 2025
- DWELLING ADDITION, VERANDAH AND DECKING406 TALISKER RD CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
- SHED - DOMESTIC (GARAPORT)19 COASTVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- Two-storey with Balconies (Front and Rear)46 SORATA ST CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
June 2025
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with DeckLOT 8 SAPPERS RD CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- Two-storey with Balcony & Carport (UMR)9 PARA AV CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Under Assessment
- Free-standing colorbond shed40 SAPPERS RD CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Deck & Outbuilding (Shed)3 HAYNES DR CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
May 2025
- SHIPPING CONTAINER - MACHINERY STORAGELOT 8 SAPPERS RD CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
April 2025
- Verandah4 COASTVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
March 2025
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey19 JAKAKA AV CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
- Carport2 COASTVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Verandah19 COASTVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
February 2025
- SHED - DOMESTIC26 SEAVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
January 2025
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey26 SEAVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
October 2024
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Verandah & Carport (UMR)23 CHRISTIE ST CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
September 2024
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with VerandahLOT 3010 MCLEOD RD CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Carport19 SEAVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
August 2024
- SHED - DOMESTIC23 JAMES ST CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
- ShedLOT 2 WILLIAMS RD CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
- Verandah12 PARA AV CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey & Outbuilding (Garage)16 COASTVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
July 2024
- Detached Dwelling with Mezzanine Level & Carport14 COASTVIEW CL CAPE JERVIS SA 5204Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
5 active roadworks / incidents
- SurveyMain South Road, Fishery Beach Rd10 Feb 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- SurveyMain South Road, Sappers Rd10 Feb 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Traffic ManagementMain South Road, Sappers Rd10 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Vms TrailerMain South Road, Range West Rd20 Jan 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Vms TrailerMain South Road, Fishery Beach Rd20 Jan 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Cape Jervis Geological SiteCAPE JERVISState heritage
- Former Cape Jervis Whaling Station, at Fishery Beach near mouth of Fishery Creek [Designated as a place of archaeological significance]near CAPE JERVISState heritage
- Former Stallion House of Yoho StationSalt Cliffs Station, Yoho Road DELAMEREState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 42.4 km away).
Coalition 51.4%Labor 48.6%
6.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.9 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- DelamereLabor 46.0% · Coalition 54.0% TPP (2025)5.9 km away
- Second ValleyLabor 54.8% · Coalition 45.2% TPP (2025)11.2 km away
- PenneshawLabor 50.6% · Coalition 49.4% TPP (2025)23.2 km away
- YankalillaLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)23.7 km away
- MypongaLabor 48.8% · Coalition 51.2% TPP (2025)37.2 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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