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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cape Jaffa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$675/wk
$35,100 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
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Median Age
61years
23 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Cape Jaffa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (37) Female 46.4% (32)

Population Density

2.4
people per km²
66 people · 27.8 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Cape Jaffa Age Distribution

10-14
20-24
30-34
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cape Jaffa Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cape Jaffa Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Cape Jaffa Religion

No Religion
45.5%
Anglican
16.7%
Catholic
15.2%
Uniting Church
7.6%
Christian (other)
6.1%
Buddhism
4.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cape Jaffa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Cape Jaffa Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Cape Jaffa Employment

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Employed full-time
19.6% 9 people
Employed part-time
26.1% 12 people
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Not in labour force
54.3% 25 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Cape Jaffa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
75.0%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Cape Jaffa Occupation

Managers
57.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Cape Jaffa Field of Study

Society & Culture
45.5%
Engineering
27.3%
Health
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Cape Jaffa Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cape Jaffa Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
25.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
25.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
25.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cape Jaffa Marital Status

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Married
40.3% 25
↔️
Separated
6.5% 4
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Divorced
27.4% 17
🕊️
Widowed
8.1% 5
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Never married
17.7% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cape Jaffa Ancestry

Australian
40.0%
English
35.3%
Scottish
14.1%
German
5.9%
Chinese
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cape Jaffa School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Cape Jaffa Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Cape Jaffa Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.0% 9
Not a volunteer
83.0% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cape Jaffa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.0%
Car (passenger)
18.5%
Did not go to work
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Cape Jaffa Car Ownership

1 vehicle
40.0%
2 vehicles
50.0%
4+ vehicles
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Cape Jaffa Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.8%
3 bedrooms
41.4%
4 bedrooms
44.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Cape Jaffa Population Mobility

24.6%
moved in the last year
45.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cape Jaffa Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
126
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cape Jaffa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Arthritis
5
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Cape Jaffa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.7%
$1-$149/wk
6.7%
$150-$299/wk
17.8%
$400-$499/wk
8.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cape Jaffa Family Structure

Couple — no children
61.8%
One parent — children under 15
26.5%
Couple — children under 15
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cape Jaffa Military Service

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Previously served
11.9% 7
👤
Never served
88.1% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cape Jaffa Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.1% 5
Did not provide
90.9% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cape Jaffa Children Ever Born

No children
20.0%
2 children
35.0%
3 children
45.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Cape Jaffa When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
2018
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Cape Jaffa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.0%
5–14 hours
29.8%
15–29 hours
17.5%
30+ hours
14.0%
Did not do domestic work
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Cape Jaffa Household Size

1 person
40.7%
2 persons
48.1%
3 persons
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cape Jaffa Where Residents Moved From

Same address
43
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from SA
6
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Cape Jaffa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Cape Jaffa Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Cape Jaffa

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $845/wk
Rent share 24.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cape Jaffa vs State & National Average

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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.