Alexandrina Council
Jervois
Jervois at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
258
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Jervois.
Jervois (5259) sits in the Alexandrina region of South Australia.
Jervois has roughly 258 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Jervois 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.
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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jervois's population at 258, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
258
Median age
39
Family households
81%
Lone person
18%
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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$243/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
258
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
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.
0
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 Jervois.
Local schools for Jervois
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Government School Catchment
Jervois Primary School
Tailem Bend Primary School
Fraser Park Primary School
© 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Jervois.
- What is the Jervois postcode?
- Jervois is in the 5259 postcode, in SA, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- What is the average rent in Jervois?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $243.
- What schools are in Jervois?
- There are 10 schools serving Jervois on this page, including Jervois Primary School, Tailem Bend Primary School, Unity College.
- How walkable is Jervois?
- Jervois has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Jervois?
- Jervois is close to Woods Point, The Point, Tailem Bend, Tailem Bend, Wellington.
- What is the population of Jervois?
- Jervois has approximately 258 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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