Jericho SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Jericho, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Jericho SA is 17 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jericho is $425 per week ($22,100 per year). Median rent in Jericho is $125 per week ($542 per month). Jericho has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Jericho has a population density of 25.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Jericho is England. The most common religion is No Religion (68% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jericho is $800.

There were 1 recorded offences in Jericho in 2025-26, a rate of 59 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Jericho Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Jericho Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$425/wk
$22,100 per year
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Median Rent
$125/wk
$542 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$800/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Jericho Demographics

Gender Split

Male 78.6% (11) Female 21.4% (3)

Population Density

25.6
people per km²
17 people · 0.7 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,649
Family income/wk

Jericho Age Distribution

30-34
45-49
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Jericho Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
45.5% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
54.5% 6 dwellings

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

Jericho Country of Birth

Australia
75.0%
England
25.0%

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

Jericho Religion

No Religion
68.4%
Not stated
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Jericho Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Jericho Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 9 people

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

Jericho Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Jericho Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Jericho Marital Status

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Married
25.0% 4
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Widowed
25.0% 4
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Never married
50.0% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Jericho Ancestry

English
83.3%
Australian
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Jericho Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
23.1% 6
No need for assistance
76.9% 20

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

Jericho Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Jericho Car Ownership

1 vehicle
100.0%

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

Jericho Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Jericho Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
45.5%
moved in the last 5 years
20.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
31.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Jericho Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
21
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Jericho Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7

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

Jericho Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
55.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Jericho Family Structure

Couple — no children
57.1%
Couple — children under 15
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Jericho Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
35.3% 6
Did not provide
64.7% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Jericho Unpaid Domestic Work

15–29 hours
28.6%
30+ hours
28.6%
Did not do domestic work
42.9%

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

Jericho Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Jericho Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Jericho Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
944
avg ICSEA score
1,578
total students
Harvest Christian College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 302 students
983
ICSEA
Kadina Memorial School Government
Combined · U, R-12 · 1,184 students
951
ICSEA
Wallaroo Mines Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 92 students
899
ICSEA

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

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Jericho Rent Prices & Affordability

28%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $450/wk
Median Rent $125/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Jericho

≈ $1,950/month
Median rent $125/wk
Left after rent $325/wk
Rent share 27.8%

Jericho vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jericho

What is the population of Jericho SA?

The population of Jericho SA is 17 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 25.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Jericho?

The median personal income in Jericho SA is $425 per week, or $22,100 per year.The median household income is $450 per week.Family income is $1,649 per week.

How much is rent in Jericho?

Median rent in Jericho SA is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 27.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Jericho?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jericho SA is $800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Jericho?

The median age in Jericho SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Jericho a good suburb to live in?

Jericho is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 17.The median income is $425/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40637. All dollar figures in AUD.