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SA · Murray Bridge Council
Jervois, 5259
Est. population · Jun 2025
264
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.3%
Median age
39
Median income
$1,284/wk
Employment rate
61.2%
Languages at home
Most common: Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Murray Bridge Council, Jervois keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, 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. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Jervois snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
264
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.9%
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
#49
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
54th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
77th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
24th
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 18.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6806th in Australia
- State rank
- 686th in SA
- Peer rank
- #49 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #257 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 68%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
264(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +4.3% over 5 years · 77th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +4.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +11
- Growth rank in SA
- 77th 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 (~300), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 258
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,284
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 13 of 109
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 61.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 96 / 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)
- 10
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 37.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 86 residents
- State safety percentile
- 53.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 18
- Increase (daily rate)
- +25.3%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft2
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
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
- 948
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 24th
School list
- Jervois Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 948 · 24th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 83 students · Top SEA quarter 6%View 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
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Jervois Rd - East side (Substation)
- Jervois Rd - West side (Substation)
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
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Tailem Bend District Hospital (5.5 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)
- 8
- 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
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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
March 2026
- Freestanding carport23 DRUMMOND ST JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
February 2026
- Outbuilding (shed) 13.2m x 12m x 4.2m (wall height).LOT 1115 GENERALS CORNER RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
January 2026
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 972 JERVOIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
2025· 6 proposals
September 2025
- Replace existing roof over existing pig growing shed664 JARVIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
August 2025
- Verandah805 JARVIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
June 2025
- Clubrooms associated with the existing netball and tennis courts to replace the existing shelter, including equipment storage area, partially open training area, and attached verandah on the eastern sideLOT 1226 FRANCIS ST JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
- Single-storey dwelling. 100,000L rainwater tank. Outbuilding (shed).LOT 1115 GENERALS CORNER RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding(shed) 12.2m x 6.2m x 2.4m(wall height).3 BARTLETTS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
March 2025
- Dwelling(transportable building) and carport2518 JERVOIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Under Assessment
2024· 2 proposals
July 2024
- Lunch room for staff and visitors147 BRION RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
March 2024
- Land division - boundary re-alignment for two (2) Torrens Title allotments2552 JERVOIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259;2571 JERVOIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
2023· 7 proposals
June 2023
- Agricultural building111 THE POINT RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
May 2023
- A partial change in use from dairy to shop including: - minor alterations to existing dairy building (seating area, farm shop, activity area) - mobile food van - animal interaction area - construction of carpark and associated landscaping - advertisement2776 JERVOIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
April 2023
- Variation to planning consent approved application 21021456 - reduction in the footprint of the facility and minor changes to the location of equipment and management of stormwaterLOT 162 HICKS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
- machinery shed805 JARVIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Under Assessment
- Outbuilding2476 JERVOIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
March 2023
- Agricultural building (Hay shed) with one (1) side length being open bay2636 JERVOIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
February 2023
- Garage (Outbuilding) including Retaining Wall; and Freestanding Verandah attached to the existing Dwelling, including Decking2434 JERVOIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
February 2022
- New dwelling and ancillary building (rumpus)LOT 1074 JARVIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
December 2021
- Shed for farm machinery664 JARVIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
October 2021
- Attached verandah & carport56 JARVIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
September 2021
- Variation To DA 415/388/2016 Change In Land Use From Piggery To Chicken Broiler Farm. Variations As Follows; - Relocation Of Landscape Buffer - Repositioning Of Rainwater And Fire Water Tanks - Reconfiguration Of Amenities / Administration Building - Use Of Dwelling For Farm Owners( No Longer For Managers Residence) - Alteration To Conditions And Time Frames For Commencement And Completion - Resolution Of Reserved Matters This Building Consent does not include Owner’s Residence And Solar Panel A481 JARVIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
- Decommissioning of existing Silo's and construction of four (4) new milk silo's (2 x 160kL and 2 x 50kL capacity). Associated earthworks and concrete footings in the River Murray Floodplain Protection Area.2571 JERVOIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
June 2021
- Variation to 415/388/2016 – change in land use from piggery to chicken broiler farm – stage 1 dwelling only481 JARVIS RD JERVOIS SA 5259Decision Made
Other· 3 proposals
- BESTON PURE DAIRIES PTY LTDFood Production and Animal Plant ProcessingEPA licence
- BESTON PURE DAIRIES PTY LTDOtherEPA licence
- L.D. GOMMERS PTY. LTD.Animal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
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
- 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
- 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 19.8 km away).
Coalition 67.4%Labor 32.6%
4.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- JervoisLabor 29.7% · Coalition 70.3% TPP (2025)4.1 km away
- Woods PointLabor 32.2% · Coalition 67.8% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
- Tailem BendLabor 41.5% · Coalition 58.5% TPP (2025)6.1 km away
- WellingtonLabor 22.9% · Coalition 77.1% TPP (2025)7.4 km away
- Murray Bridge SouthLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)17.4 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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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