Cape Jervis, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cape Jervis, in The Dc Of Yankalilla local government area.
| Locality | Cape Jervis |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Yankalilla |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.59534 |
| Longitude | 138.1358 |
| Population | 277 |
| Density | 6.5 /km² |
| Area | 42.6 km² |
| Elevation | 82 m |
| Postcode | 5204 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 85 km south-southwest |
Cape Jervis is a locality in The Dc Of Yankalilla local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 277. The locality covers an area of 42.6 km², giving a population density of about 6.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 82 m above sea level. It lies approximately 85 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Cape Jervis is located at 35.5953°S, 138.1358°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5204. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cape Jervis clings to the rugged southern tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula, a place where the land abruptly surrenders to the insistent embrace of the Southern Ocean. It lies 63.6 km south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 214°T), and is situated 21.3 km south-west of Normanville. The terrain here is a dramatic interplay of steep, wind-scoured hills cloaked in hardy scrub and windswept coastal heath, their slopes often painted in the ochre and russet tones of iron-rich soil. Below, the coastline fragments into a series of rocky coves and small, sheltered beaches, the sand often a pale, almost luminous grey, a stark contrast to the deep sapphire of the water. The air itself carries a constant, bracing tang of salt and kelp, a signature scent that permeates everything, and the wind, an ever-present sculptor, shapes the stunted trees into stoic, leaning forms. Even on the stillest days, a subtle, restless energy hums through the landscape, a testament to the powerful forces that converge at this maritime edge.
This extremity of the peninsula has long been a gateway, its history etched in the weathered timbers of its jetty and the stories whispered on the sea breeze. For generations, Cape Jervis was a vital port, a crucial link for travellers and goods connecting mainland South Australia to Kangaroo Island, a role that shaped its very character and fostered a resilient, self-reliant spirit amongst its inhabitants. The local economy, once heavily reliant on this ferry trade, now also draws sustenance from the surrounding agricultural lands, where sheep graze on rolling pastures that spill down towards the coast, and the occasional small vineyard hints at the region's burgeoning wine industry. Today, the enduring allure of Cape Jervis lies in its raw, untamed beauty, a place where the wild heart of the coast still beats strong, drawing those seeking the solace of expansive ocean views and the invigorating kiss of the sea air.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cape Jervis, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Cape Jervis, in The Dc Of Yankalilla local government area.
Detailed location data for Cape Jervis includes the postcode (5204), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Yankalilla), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cape Jervis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |