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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cavan Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$280/wk
$14,560 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
17years
21 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: —

Cavan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 74.3% (26) Female 25.7% (9)

Population Density

16.7
people per km²
32 people · 1.9 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Cavan Age Distribution

15-19
50-54
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cavan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Cavan Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cavan Religion

Not stated
73.3%
Buddhism
13.3%
No Religion
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cavan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Cavan Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 9 people

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

Cavan Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cavan Marital Status

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Married
8.8% 3
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Divorced
14.7% 5
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Never married
76.5% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cavan Ancestry

English
31.3%
Chinese
25.0%
Vietnamese
25.0%
Australian
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cavan Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 16

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

Cavan Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cavan Car Ownership

1 vehicle
100.0%

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

Cavan Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
50.0%
3 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Cavan Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
40.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
16.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cavan Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
15
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cavan Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
3

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

Cavan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cavan Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
50.0%
One parent — no children under 15
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cavan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
41.7% 5
Did not provide
58.3% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cavan When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3

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

Cavan Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
62.5%
15–29 hours
37.5%

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

Cavan Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cavan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 78 total

Assault
31
Theft
30
Break & Enter
8
Property Damage
5
Other Against Person
3
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cavan Schools

10
schools nearby
7
government
990
avg ICSEA score
4,747
total students
Endeavour College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 738 students
1083
ICSEA
Mawson Lakes School Government
Primary · R-6 · 716 students
1060
ICSEA
St Gabriel's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 306 students
1032
ICSEA
Sports College South Australia Independent
Secondary · 11-12 · 404 students
1015
ICSEA
Northfield Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 352 students
982
ICSEA
Roma Mitchell Secondary College Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,638 students
971
ICSEA
Pooraka Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 182 students
954
ICSEA
Blair Athol North B-6 School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 383 students
918
ICSEA
Youth Education Centre Government
Combined · 5-12 · 28 students
894
ICSEA
Youth Education Centre - Jonal Drive Campus (Cavan) Government
Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Cavan Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $899/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Cavan

≈ $3,896/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $899/wk
Rent share

Cavan vs State & National Average

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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.