South Australia · Suburb Profile
Cavan SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cavan, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Cavan SA is 32 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cavan is $280 per week ($14,560 per year). Cavan has a median age of 17 years, younger than the national median of 38. Cavan has a population density of 16.7 people per km².
The most common religion is Not stated (73% of residents).
There were 78 recorded offences in Cavan in 2025-26, a rate of 2438 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (31 offences).
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Cavan Population
Cavan Median Income & Rent
Cavan Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Cavan Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cavan Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cavan Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Cavan Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Cavan Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Cavan Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Cavan Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Cavan Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Cavan Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Cavan Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Cavan Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Cavan Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Cavan Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Cavan Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Cavan Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Cavan Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Cavan Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Cavan Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Cavan Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Cavan When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Cavan Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Cavan Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Cavan Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 78 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Cavan Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cavan
What is the population of Cavan SA?
The population of Cavan SA is 32 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 16.7 people per km².
What is the median income in Cavan?
The median personal income in Cavan SA is $280 per week, or $14,560 per year.The median household income is $899 per week.Family income is $900 per week.
What is the median age in Cavan?
The median age in Cavan SA is 17 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Cavan a good suburb to live in?
Cavan is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 32.The median income is $280/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 40234. All dollar figures in AUD.