Jervis Bay at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
48.3k
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Jervis Bay.
The postcode for Jervis Bay is 2540 (ACT).
Jervis Bay (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of the ACT.
Jervis Bay has roughly 48,267 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Jervis Bay 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jervis Bay's population at 48,267, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
48,267
Median age
49
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
48,267
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Jervis Bay.
Local schools for Jervis Bay
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Government School Catchment
Jervis Bay School
Vincentia High School
Vincentia Public School
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Frequently asked
About Jervis Bay.
- What is the Jervis Bay postcode?
- Jervis Bay is in the 2540 postcode, in ACT, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Jervis Bay?
- Jervis Bay is a regional suburb in ACT, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Jervis Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Jervis Bay?
- There are 4 schools serving Jervis Bay on this page, including Jervis Bay School, Vincentia High School, Vincentia Public School.
- How walkable is Jervis Bay?
- Jervis Bay has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Jervis Bay?
- Jervis Bay is close to Hmas Creswell, Wreck Bay.
- What is the population of Jervis Bay?
- The population of Jervis Bay is approximately 48,267 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
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