Streaky Bay
Coffin Bay
Coffin Bay at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
664
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Coffin Bay.
Coffin Bay (5607) sits in the Streaky Bay region of South Australia.
Coffin Bay has roughly 664 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Coffin Bay scores 10/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coffin Bay's population at 664, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
664
Median age
57
Family households
64%
Lone person
32%
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)
$555/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$273/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
664
Median age: 57
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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.
10
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Coffin Bay.
Local schools for Coffin Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lake Wangary School
Port Lincoln Special School
Port Lincoln High School
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Frequently asked
About Coffin Bay.
- What is the Coffin Bay postcode?
- Coffin Bay is in the 5607 postcode, in SA, in the Streaky Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Coffin Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $555, for units it's $273.
- What schools are in Coffin Bay?
- There are 10 schools serving Coffin Bay on this page, including Lake Wangary School, Port Lincoln Special School, Port Lincoln High School.
- How walkable is Coffin Bay?
- Coffin Bay has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Coffin Bay?
- Coffin Bay is close to Kellidie Bay, Wangary, Horse Peninsula, Little Douglas, Mount Dutton Bay.
- What is the population of Coffin Bay?
- Coffin Bay has approximately 664 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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