Jervis Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7,526
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Jervis Island.
The postcode for Jervis Island is 4875 (QLD).
Jervis Island (4875) sits in the Far North region of Queensland.
Jervis Island has roughly 7,526 residents, with a young, transient demographic. 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 Island scores 0/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jervis Island's population at 7,526, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
7,526
Median age
28
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)
$148/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$126/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
7,526
Median age: 28
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Transport
Education
Schools in Jervis Island.
Frequently asked
About Jervis Island.
- What is the Jervis Island postcode?
- Jervis Island is in the 4875 postcode, in QLD, in the Far North region.
- Where is Jervis Island?
- Jervis Island is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4875, in the Far North region.
- What is the average rent in Jervis Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $148, for units it's $126.
- How walkable is Jervis Island?
- Jervis Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Jervis Island?
- Jervis Island is close to Mabuiag Island, Mabuiag, Iama Island, Waua Islet, Mer Island.
- What is the population of Jervis Island?
- The population of Jervis Island is approximately 7,526 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.
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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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