City of Salisbury

Cavan

Cavan at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

32

Median age 17

The brief

What to know about Cavan.

The postcode for Cavan is 5094 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.

Cavan (5094) sits in the Salisbury region of South Australia.

Cavan has roughly 32 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Cavan scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Cavan's population at 32, with a median age of 17. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 0% lone person).

Population

32

Median age

17

Family households

50%

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$310/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$264/wk

Owner occupied

50%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

32

Median age: 17

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

131

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY80 (61.1%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON51 (38.9%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Cavan.

Local schools for Cavan

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Youth Education Centre

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Pooraka Primary School

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Roma Mitchell Secondary College

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

448 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.0°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Cavan.

What is the Cavan postcode?
Cavan is in the 5094 postcode, in SA, in the City of Salisbury region.
Where is Cavan?
Cavan is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5094. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Salisbury region.
What is the average rent in Cavan?
The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $264.
What schools are in Cavan?
There are 20 schools serving Cavan on this page, including Youth Education Centre, Pooraka Primary School, Roma Mitchell Secondary College.
How walkable is Cavan?
Cavan has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Cavan?
Cavan is close to Dry Creek, Gepps Cross, Mawson Lakes, The Levels, Pooraka.
What is the population of Cavan?
The population of Cavan is approximately 32 (2021 Census). The median age is 17.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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