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Cape Jaffa SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cape Jaffa, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Cape Jaffa SA is 66 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cape Jaffa is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Cape Jaffa is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Cape Jaffa has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Cape Jaffa has a population density of 2.4 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cape Jaffa is $1,300.
There were 2 recorded offences in Cape Jaffa in 2025-26, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Cape Jaffa Population
Cape Jaffa Median Income & Rent
Cape Jaffa Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Cape Jaffa Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cape Jaffa Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cape Jaffa Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Cape Jaffa Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Cape Jaffa Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Cape Jaffa Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Cape Jaffa Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Cape Jaffa Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Cape Jaffa Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Cape Jaffa Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Cape Jaffa Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Cape Jaffa Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Cape Jaffa Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Cape Jaffa Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Cape Jaffa School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Cape Jaffa Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Cape Jaffa Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Cape Jaffa How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Cape Jaffa Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Cape Jaffa Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Cape Jaffa Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Cape Jaffa Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Cape Jaffa Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Cape Jaffa Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Cape Jaffa Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Cape Jaffa Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Cape Jaffa Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Cape Jaffa Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Cape Jaffa When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Cape Jaffa Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Cape Jaffa Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Cape Jaffa Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Cape Jaffa Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Cape Jaffa Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cape Jaffa
What is the population of Cape Jaffa SA?
The population of Cape Jaffa SA is 66 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.4 people per km².
What is the median income in Cape Jaffa?
The median personal income in Cape Jaffa SA is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.
How much is rent in Cape Jaffa?
Median rent in Cape Jaffa SA is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 24.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Cape Jaffa?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cape Jaffa SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Cape Jaffa?
The median age in Cape Jaffa SA is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Cape Jaffa a good suburb to live in?
Cape Jaffa is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 66.The median income is $675/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40220. All dollar figures in AUD.