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Jervois SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Jervois SA is 258 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jervois is $612 per week ($31,824 per year). Median rent in Jervois is $243 per week ($1,053 per month). Jervois has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Jervois has a population density of 4.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Jervois is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jervois is $1,083.

There were 4 recorded offences in Jervois in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Jervois Population

residents (Census 2021)

Jervois Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$612/wk

$31,824 per year

#6898 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$243/wk

$1,053 per month

#6599 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Jervois Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (126) Female 50.8% (130)

Population Density

4.3

people per km²

258 people · 59.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,341

Family income/wk

Jervois 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)

Jervois Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.3% 37 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.7% 38 dwellings

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

Jervois Country of Birth

Australia

95.9%

England

4.1%

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

Jervois Religion

No Religion

56.6%

Catholic

18.5%

Not stated

6.4%

Anglican

6.4%

Lutheran

5.6%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Christian (other)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Jervois Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.2%

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

Jervois Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

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

Jervois Employment

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Employed full-time

41.4% 72 people

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Employed part-time

21.8% 38 people

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Unemployed

3.4% 6 people

🏠

Not in labour force

33.3% 58 people

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

Jervois Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.4%

Bachelor Degree

8.2%

Certificate I/II

6.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

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

Jervois Occupation

Professionals

17.9%

Clerical & Administrative

16.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.1%

Community & Personal Service

14.3%

Managers

12.5%

Labourers

12.5%

Sales Workers

10.7%

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

Jervois Field of Study

Engineering

25.5%

Society & Culture

21.6%

Health

13.7%

Management & Commerce

7.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.8%

Agriculture & Environment

7.8%

Education

7.8%

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

Jervois Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Jervois Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.8%

$500-$649/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Jervois Marital Status

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Married

55.7% 112

↔️

Separated

2.5% 5

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Divorced

7.5% 15

🕊️

Widowed

4.5% 9

👤

Never married

29.9% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Jervois Ancestry

Australian

37.3%

English

34.6%

German

7.8%

Italian

7.5%

Scottish

6.3%

Irish

3.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Other

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Jervois School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

56.8%

Secondary — Government

13.5%

Primary — Catholic

10.8%

Vocational Education

10.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.1%

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

Jervois Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.3% 26

✅

No need for assistance

94.7% 465

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

Jervois Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

30.8% 60

—

Not a volunteer

69.2% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Jervois Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.1%

$600-$799/mo

9.1%

$800-$999/mo

12.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

45.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Jervois How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.5%

Did not go to work

19.3%

Walked only

5.7%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

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

Jervois Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.7%

2 vehicles

41.3%

3 vehicles

23.9%

4+ vehicles

14.1%

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

Jervois Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

3.3%

3 bedrooms

61.5%

4 bedrooms

31.9%

5 bedrooms

3.3%

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

Jervois Population Mobility

13.3%

moved in the last year

25.1%

moved in the last 5 years

6.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Jervois Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

478

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Jervois Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

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

Jervois Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

8.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

9.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.7%

$800-$999/wk

18.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Jervois Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.3%

Couple — no children

35.0%

Couple — no children under 15

12.0%

One parent — children under 15

12.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Jervois Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.6% 3

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Never served

98.4% 189

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Jervois Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.0% 30

—

Did not provide

84.0% 158

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Jervois Children Ever Born

No children

20.7%

1 child

13.0%

2 children

40.2%

3 children

26.1%

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

Jervois When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Jervois Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.4%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

14.8%

30+ hours

13.8%

Did not do domestic work

18.0%

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

Jervois Household Size

1 person

17.7%

2 persons

36.5%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

19.8%

5 persons

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Jervois Where Residents Moved From

Same address

202

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Jervois Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.2%

Blended family — no other children

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Jervois Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Assault

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Jervois Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,284/wk

Median Rent $243/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.9%

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

If you earn X in Jervois

Your weekly income

≈ $5,564/month

Median rent $243/wk

Left after rent $1,041/wk

Rent share 18.9%

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Jervois vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Edillilie

Pop: 129 Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk

Reeves Plains

Pop: 129 Income: $769/wk Rent: $338/wk

East Moonta

Pop: 130 Income: $519/wk Rent: $250/wk

Mount Benson

Pop: 130 Income: $700/wk Rent: $200/wk

Woomera

Pop: 132 Income: $1,275/wk Rent: $103/wk

Caloote

Pop: 133 Income: $594/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jervois

What is the population of Jervois SA?

The population of Jervois SA is 258 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.3 people per km².Jervois is ranked #6,351 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Jervois?

The median personal income in Jervois SA is $612 per week, or $31,824 per year.The median household income is $1,284 per week.Family income is $1,341 per week.Jervois is ranked #6,898 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Jervois?

Median rent in Jervois SA is $243 per week ($1,053 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Jervois ranks #6,599 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Jervois?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jervois SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Jervois?

The median age in Jervois SA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Jervois a good suburb to live in?

Jervois is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 258.The median income is $612/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 40639. All dollar figures in AUD.