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Jervis Bay Other Territories — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Jervis Bay, Other Territories. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Jervis Bay Other Territories is 310 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jervis Bay is $585 per week ($30,420 per year). Median rent in Jervis Bay is $90 per week ($390 per month). Jervis Bay has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Jervis Bay has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Jervis Bay is England. The most common religion is Not stated (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jervis Bay is $1,849.

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Jervis Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Jervis Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$585/wk

$30,420 per year

#7297 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$90/wk

$390 per month

#8693 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,849/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Jervis Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (149) Female 51.5% (158)

Population Density

4.6

people per km²

310 people · 67.2 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,687

Family income/wk

Jervis Bay Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Jervis Bay Country of Birth

Australia

96.9%

England

3.1%

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

Jervis Bay Religion

Not stated

32.3%

No Religion

28.8%

Anglican

13.7%

Catholic

9.6%

Christian (other)

5.1%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

4.5%

Other Religions Tot

3.8%

Baptist

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Jervis Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.5%

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

Jervis Bay Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

100.0%

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

Jervis Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

42.0% 63 people

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Employed part-time

12.0% 18 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 3 people

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Not in labour force

44.0% 66 people

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

Jervis Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.3%

Bachelor Degree

29.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Postgraduate Degree

7.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.8%

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

Jervis Bay Occupation

Managers

37.7%

Professionals

24.6%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

Labourers

6.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

4.9%

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

Jervis Bay Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.1%

Society & Culture

13.8%

Health

13.8%

Education

13.8%

Architecture & Building

12.1%

Engineering

10.3%

Agriculture & Environment

6.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.2%

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

Jervis Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Jervis Bay Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

12.3%

$400-$499/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

14.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

12.3%

$4,000+/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Jervis Bay Marital Status

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Married

33.8% 81

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Separated

2.5% 6

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Divorced

3.3% 8

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Widowed

5.4% 13

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Never married

55.0% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Jervis Bay Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

47.1%

Australian

22.4%

English

13.3%

Other

6.8%

German

2.7%

Irish

2.7%

Indian

1.9%

Scottish

1.9%

Italian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Jervis Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.3%

Secondary — Government

30.4%

Pre-school

15.2%

Secondary — Catholic

6.5%

Vocational Education

6.5%

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

Jervis Bay Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.4% 30

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No need for assistance

92.6% 378

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

Jervis Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.2% 27

—

Not a volunteer

82.8% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Jervis Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

45.3%

Walked only

32.6%

Did not go to work

10.5%

Car (passenger)

8.1%

Other

3.5%

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

Jervis Bay Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.9%

1 vehicle

29.6%

2 vehicles

45.1%

3 vehicles

9.9%

4+ vehicles

5.6%

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

Jervis Bay Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

34.8%

4 bedrooms

57.6%

5 bedrooms

7.6%

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

Jervis Bay Population Mobility

17.8%

moved in the last year

42.3%

moved in the last 5 years

6.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

40.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Jervis Bay Indigenous Population

65.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

368

Indigenous residents

191

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Jervis Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Stroke

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Jervis Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

2.5%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

16.4%

$300-$399/wk

6.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$500-$649/wk

10.7%

$650-$799/wk

3.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Jervis Bay Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.0%

One parent — children under 15

22.2%

Couple — no children

20.8%

One parent — no children under 15

19.3%

Couple — no children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Jervis Bay Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

17.4% 29

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Previously served

2.4% 4

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Never served

80.2% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Jervis Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.0% 26

—

Did not provide

84.0% 136

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Jervis Bay Children Ever Born

No children

56.9%

1 child

6.9%

2 children

22.4%

3 children

13.8%

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

Jervis Bay When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

2001–2010

2020

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

Jervis Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.7%

5–14 hours

24.2%

15–29 hours

7.9%

30+ hours

17.0%

Did not do domestic work

24.2%

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

Jervis Bay Household Size

1 person

23.0%

2 persons

31.0%

3 persons

8.0%

4 persons

17.2%

5 persons

4.6%

6+ persons

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Jervis Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

176

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

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

Jervis Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.3%

Step family — no other children

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Jervis Bay Schools

schools nearby

government

794

avg ICSEA score

total students

Jervis Bay School Government

Primary · K-6 · 60 students

794

ICSEA

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

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Jervis Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,825/wk

Median Rent $90/wk

Rent-to-Income 4.9%

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

If you earn X in Jervis Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $7,908/month

Median rent $90/wk

Left after rent $1,735/wk

Rent share 4.9%

Jervis Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in Other Territories

Home Island

Pop: 448 Income: $642/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jervis Bay

What is the population of Jervis Bay Other Territories?

The population of Jervis Bay Other Territories is 310 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km².Jervis Bay is ranked #5,949 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Jervis Bay?

The median personal income in Jervis Bay Other Territories is $585 per week, or $30,420 per year.The median household income is $1,825 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Jervis Bay is ranked #7,297 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Jervis Bay?

Median rent in Jervis Bay Other Territories is $90 per week ($390 per month).Rent represents 4.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Jervis Bay ranks #8,693 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Jervis Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jervis Bay Other Territories is $1,849. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Jervis Bay?

The median age in Jervis Bay Other Territories is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Jervis Bay a good suburb to live in?

Jervis Bay is a suburb in Other Territories with a population of 310.The median income is $585/wk, which is below the Other Territories average of $764/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.9% 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: 90003. All dollar figures in AUD.