Median house price
—
No data available
SA · Salisbury Council
Cavan, 5094
Est. population · Jun 2025
33
Growth (1 yr)
+3.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.1%
Median age
17
Median income
$899/wk
Employment rate
9.7%
Languages at home
37.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Cavan is a residential smaller community in Salisbury Council with a familiar suburban feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. The community skews younger.
For comparable suburbs, the café and dining scene is notably rich, with locals returning to favourite spots. Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here.
At a glance
Cavan snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
33
+3.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
0.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
100th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
97th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
18th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
33(June 2025)
+3.1% annual · +3.1% over 5 years · 97th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +3.1%
- 5-year growth
- +3.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +1
- Growth rank in SA
- 97th 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 +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 32
- Median age
- 17
- Median household income / week
- $899
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 6
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 9.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 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)
- 203
- Against the person
- 49
- Against property
- 154
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 6,151.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 99.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 14
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault18
- Other Property Damage And Environmental10
- Other Theft96
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury25
- Theft From Shop26
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 924
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 18th
School list
- Youth Education CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 894 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 28 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Pooraka Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 954 · 26th percentile · LBOTE 62% · 182 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 29 Port Wakefield Rd - East side
- Stop 30 Montague Rd - South side
- Stop 30 Port Wakefield Rd - East side
- Stop 30 Port Wakefield Rd - West side
- Stop 31 Port Wakefield Rd - East side
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
119 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 fast food · 2 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 10 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 23/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 31.25
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 125
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(4)
- Ivan Iljcesen Organic Coffee RoasterCafe
- Maik's CafeteriaFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Cross Keys HotelPub
Shopping(1)
- Thomas Foods Australia WholesaleButcher
Transport(10)
10 bus stops
Other(8)
- Happy Wash CavanCar wash
144 Port Wakefield Road, Cavan
- Garden (20)
- Nature Reserve (12)
- Parking (67)
- OTR Cavan InboundPetrol station
144 Port Wakefield Road, Cavan
- OTR Cavan Outbound Drive ThruPetrol station
113 - 117 Port Wakefield Road, Cavan
- Adelaide Youth Training CentrePrison
- Cavan Training CentrePrison
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre (4.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Rehabilitation Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
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
- 30.3
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
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 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· 3 proposals
May 2026
- Front Facade Upgrade with Associated Signage to Existing Industrial Building and Verandah Addition to Front with Roller Doors12 THOMAS ST CAVAN SA 5094Under Assessment
February 2026
- Internal renovations, storage addition and outbuilding additions to warehouse32 -34 STOCK RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
January 2026
- Demolition of Canopy Structure and Construction of Warehouse Building [51.496m (L) x 38.0m (W) x 9.191m (H)] as addition to existing Warehouse Facility530 CROSS KEYS RD CAVAN SA 5094;532 CROSS KEYS RD CAVAN SA 5094Under Assessment
2025· 13 proposals
November 2025
- Variation to DA 23032615 comprising various internal and external changes23-45 STOCK RD CAVAN SA 5094Under Assessment
August 2025
- Verandah24 THOMAS ST CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
- Two (2) Freestanding Pylon Signs23 -45 STOCK RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
July 2025
- Proposed warehouse fitout (steel storage racking structures)23 -45 STOCK RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
- Land Division - Boundary Re-alignment and alterations to car parking on Allotment 712 (Iron Mountain)34 -40 JONAL DR CAVAN SA 5094;42 -44 JONAL DR CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
June 2025
- Advertisement (seven (7) signs in association with Unit 4 warehouse in DA 23032615)23 -45 STOCK RD CAVAN SA 5094Under Assessment
- Replacement of smoke and heat venting system with a performance based smoke exhaust system34 -40 JONAL DR CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
May 2025
- Variation to Development Approval 361/1223/2017/3B (Conditions 1 and 2)108 LEVELS RD CAVAN SA 5094Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Approval 361/1246/2017/3B (Conditions 1 and 2)106 LEVELS RD CAVAN SA 5094;108 LEVELS RD CAVAN SA 5094Under Assessment
April 2025
- Removal of Two (2) Significant Trees, Soil Amelioration of Two (2) Significant Trees and Maintenance Pruning of One (1) Significant Tree156 CHURCHILL RD N CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
February 2025
- Installation of a 6M high MID pylon sign540 CROSS KEYS RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
- Change of use from warehouse and office to shop comprising two separate activities namely: (1) use of the existing building as a cafe (with take away function) and (2) three portable buildings in the form of food trucks with associated car parking and landscaping13 DIAGONAL RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
- Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree in verge7 EW PITTS AV CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
September 2024
- Rebranding including Replacement Pylon Sign with a Digital Screen, Replacement Price Board and Associated Canopy Signage (BP to Shell)113 -117 PORT WAKEFIELD RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
- Replacement of the Freestanding Pylon Sign and Price Board and Associated Canopy Signage144 -146 PORT WAKEFIELD RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
July 2024
- Carport24 THOMAS ST CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
April 2024
- Addition to Existing Storage Shed4 CB FISHER DR CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of an industrial building with ancillary offices, carparking and landscaping14 JONAL DR CAVAN SA 5094Under Assessment
2023· 10 proposals
November 2023
- Construction of an integrated warehouse facility comprising four (4) warehouse tenancies with associated offices and amenities, access, car parking, landscaping and the removal of five (5) regulated trees and one (1) significant tree23-45 STOCK RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
- Warehouse with associated office and advertisement22 THOMAS ST CAVAN SA 5094Under Assessment
- Freestanding Pylon Sign - 3.3m tall with LED screens on each side (replacement of existing price board sign)144-146 PORT WAKEFIELD RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
June 2023
- Non-illuminated pylon sign (4.4m height) to be displayed for a period of twelve (12) months.23-45 STOCK RD CAVAN SA 5094Under Assessment
May 2023
- Pergola530 CROSS KEYS RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
- Office addition and garage24 SHARP CT CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
- Addition to Existing Store (storage of vehicles and concrete finishing equipment)501 CROSS KEYS RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
April 2023
- Addition to Exiting Industrial Building with Open Canopy to Rear3-5 WILLIAM ST CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
March 2023
- Removal of a regulated tree on road reserve14 DIAGONAL RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
February 2023
- Variation to DA 361/1891/2019/1B to remove the office, alter landscaping, increase the area of hardstand for storage purposes and reduce car parking.11-17 STOCK RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
2022· 9 proposals
December 2022
- Removal of a Significant Tree22 THOMAS ST CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
October 2022
- Internal fitout. Storeroom addition7 EW PITTS AV CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
August 2022
- Change of use from warehouse to light industry (processing and storage of vegetables) with associated office, storage and car parking110 LEVELS RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
- Freestanding Carport532 CROSS KEYS RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
July 2022
- Change of use from warehouse to store and construction of internal mezzanine2 JONAL DR CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
- Alterations and Additions to existing Service Trade Premise, including Office, Warehouse, Workshop, replacement Wash Bay, replacement Pylon Sign, replacement Perimeter Fencing and removal of one Regulated Tree.UNIT 1-2 147-161 PORT WAKEFIELD RD CAVAN SA 5094Under Assessment
June 2022
- Extension to existing warehouse15 WILLIAM ST CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
- Alterations to existing service trade premise including revised car park layout, stormwater management, altered hardstand/display areas and perimeter landscapingUNIT 1-2 147-161 PORT WAKEFIELD RD CAVAN SA 5094Decision Made
May 2022
- Warehouse additions to existing workshop/warehouse24 THOMAS ST CAVAN SA 5094Decision 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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Makin
- Member of Parliament
- Tony ZAPPIA (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 123,639
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 35.3%Labor 64.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.7 km away).
Coalition 29.3%Labor 70.7%
6.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- PoorakaLabor 72.5% · Coalition 27.5% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Pooraka NorthLabor 71.8% · Coalition 28.2% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- Mawson LakesLabor 68.2% · Coalition 31.9% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Mawson Lakes NorthLabor 67.5% · Coalition 32.5% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Ingle FarmLabor 69.8% · Coalition 30.2% TPP (2025)3.9 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)
- 8/10
- 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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Salisbury Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.