258 —
Higher than 58% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 301
- 2021: 258
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Jervois · Suburb / Locality
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A total of 258 people now live in Jervois, where the population has grown since the last census. The area is notably family-friendly, with children under 15 making up 22.5% of the population—a figure well above the national average.
All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Jervois — higher than 58% of areas.
| Jervois | 258 |
|---|---|
| 5259, SA | 1,111 |
| South Australia | 1,781,516 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical resident is 39 years old, which is a little younger than the South Australian figure of 41.
258 —
Higher than 58% of suburb / locality areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
39 yrs —
Younger than 74% of suburb / locality areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 22.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 18.6%, a little above the Australian average.
18.6% —
Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
22.5% —
Higher than 81% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Jervois splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (25%), with Children (0–14) at 22%.
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 1.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little below the national figure. Most people are married, while those in de facto relationships make up 10.5%, which is lower than most similar areas.
1.6% —
Lower than 54% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.5% —
Lower than 64% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Jervois, Married is the majority at 56%; Never married is next at 30%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Jervois [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40639/jervois/topic/demographics-identity