Question 1

Is Cape Jervis a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Cape Jervis is a small coastal village at the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula centred on a working harbour and jetty and home to the mainland ferry terminal to Kangaroo Island. The coastline is rugged, with sea cliffs and sheltered bays that draw fishers, boaters and walkers, and the suburb marks the southern end of the Heysen Trail. Housing ranges from weatherboard cottages and holiday homes to low-density rural blocks, and local shops plus caravan and camping facilities support a quiet, outdoors-oriented pace of life.

With a population of 343 and a median age of 57, Cape Jervis is a largely settled community dominated by couple families, and most homes are owner-occupied (90.4%). It is also the focus of a government ports upgrade and related ferry-terminal and harbour works, with public-realm improvements such as lookouts, paths, a pedestrian arrival plaza and a replacement jetty planned and staged construction activity under way. Whether Cape Jervis suits you depends on whether you want a small, marine-focused village with ferry access and an older, owner-occupied community.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Cape Jervis?

Accepted Answer

The ABS recorded a median total household income of $795 a week in Cape Jervis as recorded at the most recent Census. There haven't been enough recent property sales or rentals in the suburb to publish reliable price and rent figures, so it's not possible to say how expensive it is to live here compared with local incomes.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Cape Jervis a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Cape Jervis climbed 34.4% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what houses are worth. For someone weighing Cape Jervis up as an investment, that movement points to capital growth over the year, and how relevant it is will depend on your own objectives and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	34.4%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	6	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	127	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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