Kangaroo Island
Bay Of Shoals
Bay Of Shoals at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
30
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Bay Of Shoals.
Bay Of Shoals (5223) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.
Bay Of Shoals has roughly 30 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bay Of Shoals 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 Bay Of Shoals's population at 30, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
30
Median age
52
Family households
100%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$211/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
30
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bay Of Shoals.
Local schools for Bay Of Shoals
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Island Community Education
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Frequently asked
About Bay Of Shoals.
- What is the Bay Of Shoals postcode?
- Bay Of Shoals is in the 5223 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in Bay Of Shoals?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $211, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Bay Of Shoals?
- There are 1 schools serving Bay Of Shoals on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education.
- How walkable is Bay Of Shoals?
- Bay Of Shoals has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bay Of Shoals?
- Bay Of Shoals is close to D Estrees Bay, Stun Sail Boom, Emu Bay, North Cape, Brownlow Ki.
- What is the population of Bay Of Shoals?
- Bay Of Shoals has approximately 30 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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