Eyre Peninsula and South West

Smoky Bay

SA5680

Smoky Bay at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

216

Median age 57

The brief

What to know about Smoky Bay.

Smoky Bay (5680) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia.

Smoky Bay has roughly 216 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Smoky Bay scores 2/100 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 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Smoky Bay's population at 216, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

216

Median age

57

Family households

71%

Lone person

28%

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)

$240/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$200/wk

Owner occupied

73%

Renter occupied

20%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

216

Median age: 57

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

6

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY3 (50.0%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON3 (50.0%)

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.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Smoky Bay.

Local schools for Smoky Bay

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Government School Catchment

Ceduna Area School

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Miltaburra Area School

R-12CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna

R-10CoEdIndependent
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Frequently asked

About Smoky Bay.

What is the Smoky Bay postcode?
Smoky Bay is in the 5680 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
What is the average rent in Smoky Bay?
The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $200.
What schools are in Smoky Bay?
There are 3 schools serving Smoky Bay on this page, including Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna, Ceduna Area School, Miltaburra Area School.
How walkable is Smoky Bay?
Smoky Bay has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Smoky Bay?
Smoky Bay is close to Laura Bay, Puntabie, Carawa, Merghiny, Mudamuckla.
What is the population of Smoky Bay?
Smoky Bay has approximately 216 residents. The median age is 57.

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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